Literary Calendar

Jan. 10, 2023 Updated Fri., Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:38 a.m.

By Skylynne McCaughey skylynnem@spokesman.com (509) 459-5434

“Cozy Up with a Good Book” Reading Challenge – Log 10 hours of reading and write three book reviews to complete this reading challenge over the winter season. Parents reading to children, write which three books your children enjoyed most for their three book reviews. Challenge runs through Feb. 28. All ages are welcome to join the challenge by downloading the Beanstack Reading Tracker App or visiting whitcolib.org/beanstack.

2023 Winter Reading Challenge – Earn a grand prize entry and complete the Winter Reading Challenge by logging, reading and writing reviews. The challenge is to earn 30 points. Pick up a log at the circulation desk, track your books read (for five points each) and review/recommend the books you read for an additional five points each. Submit your review or recommendations at bit.ly/3VI3DKV. Through Feb. 28. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Northwest Passages Presents “The Forever Witness” by Edward Humes – Edward Humes will be discussing his new book, “The Forever Witness: How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder.” Tickets are available at bit.ly/3UYgE3b. Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Spokane Public Library – Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. $7/general admission; $45/VIP. (509) 444-5336.

New & Noteworthy Book Club: “Dinosaurs” by Lydia Millet – Join Mimi to discuss Lydia Millet’s 13th novel, “Dinosaurs.” For more information, email books@wishingtreebookstore.com. Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wishing Tree Books, 1410 E. 11th Ave. (509) 315-9875.

MLK Day Event – Poetry slam champion Ashlee Haze will be performing in person at the Student Union Building. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Whistalks Way. (509) 533-3500.

“Mountain Goats: A Wilderness Icon” Author Discussion – Wildlife biologist and award winning author Bruce Smith will do a family book reading from his Legend Keeper series titled, “Can Kids Save a Glacier?” Friday , 4 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library and Saturday, 2 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library. He will also present on his recent state-wide mountain goat survey, “Mountain Goats: A Wilderness Icon.” Saturday, 4 p.m. at Utara Brewing Co. Following the presentations, Bruce will be signing copies of his books. A no host bar and snacks will be available. For more event information, contact Juli Thurston at juli@scotchmanpeaks.org or (903) 440-2250.

Kid’s Book Club – Kid’s Book Club every third Saturday of the month. For ages 9-12. The book club pick for Jan. is “The War that Saved my Life” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Register at bit.ly/3Ij5DWQ. Saturday, 2-3 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.