Literary Calendar

Dec. 5, 2023 Updated Fri., Dec. 8, 2023 at 1:58 p.m.

By Kyra Goedken kyrag@spokesman.com (509) 459-5532

LINC Bus Mobile Library Visit – The LINC bus mobile library has books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and more to checkout, computers and printers to use, Wi-Fi internet access, and special programs. To find out where the LINC bus is headed next, visit scld.org/locations/linc or call (509) 893-8407. Monday, pokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Write Together – Bring your current writing project and your favorite writing tools and write. Local novelist, Sharma Shields, will provide prompts and advice if needed. Monday, 10 a.m.-noon. Central Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Author Event: Book Discussion – Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education: An Author Talk with Stephanie Land. In “Class,” Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Talk is virtual. Register at libraryc.org/scld/35874/register Tuesday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

Well-Read Morning Book Club – December’s book choice is “Dinosaurs” by Lydia Millet. The group meets every second Wednesday. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 215-2265.

“What to Do with a Finished Novel” with Travis Baldree – If you’ve written a book, join this informative discussion about editing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, editing, and more. Hosted by local writer Travis Baldree. Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Illuminations: Fairytales, Nursery Rhymes, and Legends – Each month, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, Dana Bronson, and local novelist and Writing Education Specialist, Sharma Shields, present highlighted items from the archives. Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon. Central Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

Drop in and Write – Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Hosted by local writers Jenny Davis, Hannah Engel and Ben Van Voorhis. Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Poetry Before Dark – Workshop catered to driven poets. EWU students will lead discussions about craft elements, style, and form. Saturday, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers Meeting – Authors of all ages can network, learn about publishing and promotion and make new friends who understand the writing life. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi, 4420 N. Jefferson St. (509) 325-1321.

Star Wars Holiday Special Book & Documentary Screening – Watch the documentary about the infamous “Star Wars Holiday Special” complete with clips and commentary from stars who were there and those who really wanted to be. Saturday, 2 p.m. Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, 211 E. Desmet Ave. $10. (509) 313-2787.