Literary Calendar

“Cryptid Sea Monsters” and “Cryptid Babies” by Kelly Milner Halls and Ness Halls – Explore the fascinating world of sea monsters and cryptids with this exciting guide to 50 aquatic cryptids and this adorable cryptid baby board book. 5 p.m. Tuesday. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

The Copperspoon Chronicles Cookbook Release Party – Celebrating the release of “The Copperspoon Chronicles Cookbook” by Emily Teuscher. 7 p.m. Tuesday. BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 882-2669.

New and Noteworthy Book Club – “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” by Kiran Desai. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Wishing Tree Books, 1410 E. 11th Ave. (509) 315-9875.

Author Event with Laurel Gale – A special reading of her latest picture book, “Absolutely No Worries.” 7 p.m. Wednesday. BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 882-2669.

Storytime at the Carousel – Story Time at the Carrousel is an early literacy activity designed to spark and engage the young imagination with stories, songs and preschool activities. $1 Carrousel rides will be offered to those who attend. Recommended for ages 2-5. Held third Friday of each month, 11 a.m.-noon Friday. Looff Carrousel, 507 N. Howard St. Free.

Write Together – A community writing session with Sharma Shields. 10 a.m. Friday. Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 444-5390.

Local Author Launches Debut YA Novel – Local author, Bitty Balducci, launches her new young adult sci-fi novel, “Nascent.” 7-8:30 p.m. Friday. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Queer and Weird Book Club – Discussing “The Hearth Witch’s Guide to Magic and Murder” by Kiri Callaghan. 6 p.m. Saturday. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.