NH Writers' Project - Literary Calendar

August 28, Peterborough: Former New Hampshire Public Radio host John Walters will sign and discuss his book Roads Less Traveled: Visionary New England Lives, which provides expansive profiles of two dozen people he interviewed on behalf of his "Front Porch" program, including Peterborough's own Bob McQuillen. At 11 a.m., Toadstool Bookshop (603-924-3543; www.toadbooks.com).

August 28, Peterborough: Author Cynthia Amidon will sign and discuss her illustrated book Remembering Hancock: Tales from a Quaint New Hampshire Town. At 2 p.m., Toadstool Bookshop (603-924-3543; www.toadbooks.com).

August 28-29, Warren: Cofounder of the New England College MFA Program in Poetry Chard deNiord will be the featured reader at the White Mountain Kitchen Session Camp-Out. Bring a tent, a snack, and new poems that you have never read aloud. 103.9 FM will record the evening for its Performances and Lectures Series. At 32 Linsey Lane. Call Ivy Page at 603-481-3943 with questions or for directions.

August 31, Exeter: David Fisichella will discuss Seven-Tenths: Love, Piracy, and Science at Sea, his memoir about the courtship between an engineer and a chief scientist during an ocean expedition. At 7 p.m., Water Street Bookstore (603-778-9731; www.waterstreetbooks.com).

September 2, Concord: Freddie Wilkinson will discuss his novel One Thousand Mountain Summits at 7 p.m., Gibson's Bookstore (603-224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com).

September 2, White River Junction, VT: The Writer's Center will hold a social to meet and greet other writers and friends. Bring a sentence or paragraph of your most purple prose or poetry for the "Adverbs Away!" contest and win a prize. From 7 to 9 p.m. at Elixir Restaurant (802-295-5526; www.thewriterscenterwrj.com; joni.cole@alum.dartmouth.org).

September 7, Moultonborough: The Moultonborough Public Library will feature Bob Demaree for its poetry reading. At 7:30 p.m. in the Program Room, Moultonborough Public Library (www.moultonboroughlibrary.org).

September 7, Rye: Bruce Valley will discuss his book Rye Harbor: Poems of the New Hampshire Seacooast at 7 p.m. at the Rye Public Library (603-964-8401; www.ryepubliclibrary.org).

September 8, Exeter: Mental health advocate Susan Chandel will be the featured poet and Bruce Valley will read from his latest book Rye Harbor: Poems of the New Hampshire Seacoast during an open mike at 6 p.m., Water Street Books (603-778-9731; www.waterstreetbooks.com).

September 8-29, Manchester: Cosponsors AROHO and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney will present a free four-week seminar to help female writers and artists gauge their finances when it comes to their creative life. Financial advisor Sally Boyle, from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, will guide participants through 10 critical steps toward a holistic financial review. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (www.aroomofherownfoundation.org; AROHOretreat@comcast.net).

September 9, Bristol: Featured poet Patricia Fargnoli, whose recent collection Then, Something is a finalist for the 2010 Foreword Book of the Year Award, will read at the Mill Fudge Factory. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will be preceded by an open mike night. Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. For questions or directions, contact Linda or Noah at 603-744-0405 or Ivy at 603-481-3943.

September 9, Concord: Gibson's Bookstore will partner with the Capitol Center for the Arts to present Jonathan Franzen, the author of Freedom, through a new series called Writers in the Spotlight. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased through Gibson's or the Capitol Center box office. At 7 p.m., the Capitol Center for the Arts (603-224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com; www.ccanh.com).

September 9, Londonderry: The Londonderry Historical Society will sponsor "Granite State Sacrifice During the American Civil War," a presentation by New Hampshire Civil War historian Steven Closs. Author of Willing Sacrifice: Granite State Valor During the American Civil War, Closs will discuss the New Hampshire soldiers who participated in the Civil War, focusing on the twelve fallen soldiers from Londonderry. At 7 p.m. in the lower level meeting room at the Londonderry Leach Library (603-432-1132; www.stephenrobertcloss.com).

September 10, Portsmouth: National Book Award recipient Jonathan Franzen will read from his new novel, Freedom. Call RiverRun at 603-431-2100 to get one of 150 backstage passes. At 7 p.m., South Church (603-431-2100; www.riverbookstore.com).

September 11, Concord: The NH Nature Conservancy will sponsor a reading by David Elliott, author of Into the Wild, a poetry collection illustrated with woodcut landscapes and watercolor. At 3 p.m. at Gibson's Bookstore (603-224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com).

September 11, Manchester: NHWP's former executive director Kathy Boss will return to teach a six-week workshop: Straight Up Workshop for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Creative Nonfiction. This workshop will focus on constructive criticism and the process of rewriting. $201 NHWP members; $268 nonmembers. At Southern New Hampshire University (603-314-7980; www.nhwritersproject.org).

September 11, Manchester: Award-winning poet April Ossmann will teach a full-day workshop, Thinking Like a Poetry Editor: How to Be Your Own Best Critic. Ossmann will instruct poets on how to revise work objectively, like an editor. $101 NHWP members; $135 nonmembers. At Southern New Hampshire University (603-314-7980; www.nhwritersproject.org).

September 11, Peterborough: Edie Clark will sign her latest book, States of Grace: Encounters with Real Yankees, which profiles over 30 extraordinary New Englanders following their passion. At 11 a.m., Toadstool Bookshop (603-924-3543; www.toadbooks.com).

September 15, Henniker: The Friends of the New England College Library will present David Macaulay, award-winning author of The Way Things Work. Macaulay received a 'BA in architecture yet pursued his passion by writing books about architecture, five of which have been made into PBS television programs. At 7 p.m. in the Simon Center Great Room at New England College (603-428-2344; www.nec.edu).

September 15, Manchester: NHWP's president and acquisitions editor of University Press of New England Linda Chestney will teach a six-week workshop, How to Write, Publish, and Promote Your "How-To" or Business Book. Chestney will direct participants on how to edit a nonfiction manuscript, how to write an overview and proposal, how to find the agent hook, and what to look for in a contract. $201 NHWP members; $268 nonmembers. At Southern New Hampshire University (603-314-7980; www.nhwritersproject.org).

September 16, Concord: Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, author of Tinkers and keynote speaker for Writers' Day 2011 Paul Harding will read from his novel. At 7 p.m., Gibson's Bookstore (603-224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com).

September 16, Plymouth: The Eagle Pond Authors' Series will present Donald Hall, the 2006-2007 U.S. poet laureate and author of the memoir Unpacking the Boxes: The Life of a Poet. The event is free, but RSVPs are recommended to ensure seating. At 7 p.m. in the Smith Recital Hall, Silver Center, Plymouth State University (603-535-2787; www.plymouth.edu; silver-center@plymouth.edu).

September 16, Portsmouth: Peter E. Randall Publisher will celebrate 40 years of independent publishing with readings by local authors and door prizes. Readers will include Paul Wainwright, Jean Doyle, J. Dennis Robinson, and others. Owners Peter and Deidre will speak about their experience working one-on-one with authors to create award-winning books. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended. To RSVP or to learn more about the publishing process, visit www.perpublisher.com or call 603-431-5667. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at RiverRun Bookstore (603-431-2100; www.riverrunbookstore.com).

September 17-19, Lake Sunapee: Poet Dianalee Velie will be the guest speaker at the Words in Play writing retreat. $25 discount for NHWP members (www.wordsinplay.net; Deb McKew at 603-724-3609).

September 18, Peterborough: Mary Catherine Bateson will sign and discuss her book Composing a Further Life: The Age of Active Wisdom, which follows up her 1991 bestseller, Composing a Life. At 2 p.m., Toadstool Bookshop (603-924-3543; www.toadbooks.com).

September 21, Concord: Joan Bigwood will discuss her debut novel, Co-Opted. At 5:30 p.m., Gibson's Bookstore (603-224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com).

September 23, Concord: David Rubel will share stories from and sign copies of If I Had a Hammer: Stories of Building Homes and Hope with Habitat for Humanity. The book is a collection of stories about how Habitat works for our communities as told by volunteers Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter and compiled by Rubel. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the NH Capitol Region Habitat for Humanity. At 7 p.m., Gibson's Bookstore (603-224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com).

September 23, Wolfeboro: Poets in the Attic will hold a courtyard open mike night for poets and music. Bring bug repellent, a lawn chair, and a jacket if desired. The first hour of performances will be recorded to be played at a later date on Wolfeboro Community Television. DVDs of the night's performances will be available per request. From 7 to 9 p.m., The Country Bookseller (poetsintheattic@gmail.com; Gordon or Cheryl Lang at 603-539-4472).

September 25, Amherst, MA: The Emily Dickinson Poetry Marathon will be sponsored by the Emily Dickinson Museum. All 1,789 of Dickinson's poems will be experienced during this marathon using The Poetry of Emily Dickinson. Readers are encouraged to bring their own copy or share a text at the homestead. Free and open to the public. To sign up as a reader, email csdickinson@emilydickinsonmuseum.org. From 7 a.m. to approximately 11 p.m. at the Emily Dickinson Homestead (413-542-8161; www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org; info@emilydickinsonmuseum.org).

September 25, Manchester: NHWP's program director Carla Gericke will teach a full-day workshop, Literary Flash: Writing with Nerve and Verve. Gericke will encourage participants to assess each word and drop what's unnecessary. Participants will leave this workshop prepared for the Literary Flash competition at Writers' Day 2011. $101 NHWP members; $135 nonmembers. At Southern New Hampshire University (603-314-7980; www.nhwritersproject.org).

September 25, Peterborough: Howard Mansfield will discuss and sign his book Turn and Jump: How Time and Place Fell Apart. At 11 a.m., Toadstool Bookshop (603-924-3543; www.toadbooks.com).

September 28, Portsmouth: MacDowell Colony fellow Mary Dermansky, author of Bad Marie, and Jessica Francis Kane, author of The Report, will read from their new novels. At 7 p.m., RiverRun Bookstore (603-431-2100; www.riverrunbookstore.com).

September 30, Concord: Archer Mayor will read from his new Joe Gunther mystery novel, Red Herring. At 7 p.m., Gibson's Bookstore (603-224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com).

October 2, Manchester: Poet Rick Agran will teach a full-day workshop, Sharing Our Toys: An Interactive Generative Workshop. Agran's workshop will center around the exploration of childhood. $101 NHWP members; $135 nonmembers. At Southern New Hampshire University (603-314-7980; www.nhwritersproject.org).

October 7, Concord: Howard Mansfield will read from his book Turn and Jump: How Time and Place Fell Apart, which explores the inseparable connection between time, place, and inventions of the telegraph and railroad. At 7 p.m., Gibson's Bookstore (603-224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com).

October 14, Amherst, MA: Lyndall Gordon, recipient of the James Tait Black Memorial prize for biography for her novel Virginia Woolf: A Writer's Life, will read from her novel Lives Like Loaded Guns: Emily Dickinson and Her Family's Feuds. The book explores the family's complex saga after Dickinson's death. At 7 p.m., Johnson's Chapel, Amherst College (413-542-8161; www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org; info@emilydickinsonmuseum.org).

October 15-17, Lake Sunapee: Gather at a lakeside cottage for Plot Intensive Weekend Retreat with guest speaker Joni Cole, author of Toxic Feedback. Cole will be available for free half-hour manuscript consultations. Writing sessions will focus on developing scenes, generating work, character emotional development, deeper meaning of story, and more. $25 discount for NHWP members (www.wordsinplay.net; Deb McKew at 603-724-3609).

October 14, Bristol: Featured poet Heidi Therrien, who won the 2008 New England Invitational Slam on behalf of her writing group Blood on the Floor, will read new work at the Mill Fudge Factory. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., preceded by an open mike night. Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. For questions or directions, contact Linda or Noah at 603-744-0405 or Ivy at 603-481-3943.

October 14, Concord: Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Ted Kooser is the premiere winner of the Hall-Kenyon Prize in American Poetry, as awarded by the New Hampshire Writers' Project. Retired editor of the Concord Monitor Mike Pride will introduce Kooser and present the award at the Concord City Auditorium. More information about tickets will be posted as it becomes available. Please direct questions to Mike Pride at 603-848-7010.

October 17, Portsmouth: RiverRun will host best-selling author Bill Bryson to discuss his latest nonfiction novel, At Home, at 4 p.m. at South Church. For more information, contact RiverRun Bookstore at 603-413-2100 or visit www.riverrunbookstore.com.

October 23, Amherst, MA: Avid birder Jo Miles Schuman and poet Joanna Bailey Hodgman will discuss and sign their illustrated anthology, A Spicing of Words: Poems by Emily Dickinson. The collection combines original chromolithographs, watercolors, and art from the curator of birds at the U.S. National Museum, among other sources, with select poems of Dickinson's that mention native birds. At 11 a.m. at the Amherst Woman's Club (413-542-8161; www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org; info@emilydickinsonmuseum.org).

October 23, South Hadley, MA: Andre Dubus III, author of House of Sand and Fog, and playwright of an off-Broadway play Magdalena Gomez will be keynote speakers at the Write Angles Writers' Conference. Panel topics will include writing the twenty-first century romance novel, writing the narrative poem, carving out the time and space to write, and launching your book in cyperspace. Cost is $90, $70 for students and seniors in advance. Cost is $100 and $80 at the door. The fee includes breakfast, lunch, and parking. From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Willits-Hallowell Center at Mount Holyoke College (writeanglesblog.wordpress.com).

October 28, Plymouth: The Eagle Pond Authors' Series will present Maxine Kumin, recent author of the poetry collection Where I Live: New & Selected Poems 1990-2010. Kumin is also the recipient of the 2009 Paterson award for distinguished achievement. Event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended to ensure seating. At 7 p.m. in the Smith Recital Hall, Silver Center, Plymouth State University (603-535-2787; www.plymouth.edu; silver-center@plymouth.edu).

October 28, Portsmouth: The Book Club for Writers, a program of the New Hampshire Writers' Project, will discuss Ben Marcus's novel Notable American Women from a writer's point of view, at 7 p.m. at the Portsmouth Public Library (603-314-7980; www.nhwritersproject.org).

November 6, Manchester: Media guru John Herman will teach a full-day workshop, Social Media for Authors, bringing participants up to date on how to increase one's web visibility. $101 NHWP members; $135 nonmembers. At Southern New Hampshire University (603-314-7980; www.nhwritersproject.org).

November 6 and 7, Manchester: Award-winning author and PEN/Faulkner nominee Mary Carroll Moore will teach a two-day workshop, How to Plan, Write, and Develop a Book and Get It Published. This workshop will help participants develop a flexible timeline and storyboard to make a manuscript-to-be much more manageable. $201 NHWP members; $268 nonmembers. At Southern New Hampshire University (603-314-7980; www.nhwritersproject.org).

November 11, Bristol: Featured poet, author of several poetry collections, and current NH poet laureate Walter Butts will read new work at the Mill Fudge Factory. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., preceded by an open mike night. Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. For questions or directions, contact Linda or Noah at 603-744-0405 or Ivy at 603-481-3943.

November 13, Manchester: Award-winning writer James Patrick Kelly will teach a full-day workshop, Robots and Dragons and Zombies, Oh My! $101 NHWP members; $135 nonmembers. At Southern New Hampshire University (603-314-7980; www.nhwritersproject.org).

January 20, 2011, Portsmouth: Bruce Valley will read from his book Rye Harbor: Poems of the New Hampshire Seacoast during a jazz ensemble, as a part of Beatnite. At 7 p.m. in The Press Room (603-431-5186; www.pressroomnh.com).

March 3, 2011, Plymouth: The Eagle Pond Authors' Series will present a Robert Frost Celebration, recognizing the poet's time spent as U.S. poet laureate from 1958 to 1959. Donald Hall, who met Robert Frost as a teen, will lead a group of readers as they share their favorite Frost poems. Event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended to ensure seating. At 7 p.m. in the Smith Recital Hall, Silver Center, Plymouth State University (603-535-2787; www.plymouth.edu; silver-center@plymouth.edu).

April 14, 2011, Plymouth: The Eagle Pond Authors' Series will present Charles Simic, 2007-2008 U.S. poet laureate and recent author of That Little Something. Event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended to ensure seating. At 7 p.m. in the Smith Recital Hall, Silver Center, Plymouth State University (603-535-2787; www.plymouth.edu; silver-center@plymouth.edu).

ONGOING

Berlin, Every Thursday: Children’s Story Hour, 10-11 a.m. at Berlin Public Library (603-752-5210; inez@ncia.com).

Center Harbor, First Friday of the Month: Book discussion group held at Bayswater Book Company, 9:30 a.m. Open membership to anyone interested (603-253-8858; bayswaterbookgroup@gmail.com).

Concord, Every Tuesday: Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore (603-224-0564; www.gibsonsbookstore.com)

Concord, Every Wednesday: Open mike at the Green Martini, 7 p.m. (Isaac Harris, xheartlessnothingx@yahoo.com).

Concord, Third Wednesday of the Month: Don Kimball hosts an open mike night starting with readings by featured authors at Gibson's Bookstore, 7 p.m. (frisella@worldpath.net).

Deerfield, Fourth Tuesday of the Month: Open mike at The Lion Café, 603-463-7374, on Rt. 107, 7 - 9 pm except December (603-463-7226; lindseycoombs@gmail.com).

Derry, Every Friday: Lunch Bunch story time outside the Derry Public Library, 11:30 a.m. (603-432-6140; derrylib@derrypl.org).

Dover, Every Fourth Wednesday: Poetry hoot hosted by Matt Gallant and John-Michael Albert, 7 p.m. at Café on the Corner (603-749-4711).

Dublin, Sundays: Fall and spring readings followed by an open mike at Del Rossi's Trattoria, 2:30 p.m. (603-563-7195).

Effingham, Third Thursday of the Month: Writer’s Night with featured readers followed by an open mike, 7 p.m. at the Effingham Public Library (603-539-1537; katiemccarthy@adelphia.net).

Exeter, One Sunday a Month: Water Street Bookstore hosts a book group discussion held at the Loaf and Ladle. For more information and current book selection call 603-778-9731.

Exeter, Every Monday: Tina Bruce hosts story time and leads children in a craft project. Free and open to the public, children from preschoolers on up are welcome, 10 a.m. at Time of Wonder Bookstore (603-778-9731).

Haverill, MA, Second Thursday of the Month: Open mike in the Crescent Dragon Café, 8 p.m. (978-372-5441).

Keene, First Friday, April-November: MacDowell Downtown offers a glimpse of MacDowell Colony artists through a series of free public presentations. At the MacDowell Colony. For more information, call 603-924-3886 or visit www.macdowellcolony.org.

Kittery, ME, First Tuesday of the Month: Enjoy an open mike, tea, and coffee at the Rice Public Library, 7–9 p.m. (207-439-0199).

Lawrence, MA, Second Tuesday of the Month: Poetry Hoot sponsored by the Frost Foundation of Lawrence, 7-9 p.m. Venue varies so call ahead. (978-725-8828).

Manchester, Every Tuesday: Summer story time for all ages in the Winchell Room at Manchester City Library, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Contact the Children’s Room for more information (603-624-6550).

Manchester, Every Other Friday: Open mike and featured reading or slam hosted by Russian Roulette Productions at the Bridge Street Café, 7pm (603-647-9991 or bridgepoetry@gmail.com).

Milford, Second Thursday of the Month: Teen Galley Group, a reading group where teens become the critics! Discuss free books, make friends, enjoy refreshments. Please sign up to reserve your place. At 7 p.m. at Toadstool Bookshop (603-673-1734; www.toadbooks.com).

Milford, Third Thursday of the Month: The Classics Group, a reading and discuss group. New readers are always welcome. Please contact us for information about current and future reading selections. At 7 p.m. at Toadstool Bookshop (603-673-1734; www.toadbooks.com ).

Milford, Last Thursday of the Month: Book Buzz for Kids! A book club for children encourages critical thinking while making reading fun and exciting. Snacks will be offered, sign-up required. At 7 – 8 p.m. at Toadstool Bookshop (603-673-1734; www.toadbooks.com ).

Milford, Every Second and Fourth Friday of the Month: Deep Thoughts writing group meets to share work and offer feedback, 7 p.m. at Toadstool Bookshop (603-673-1734).

Moultonborough, First Tuesday of the Month: Featured authors read, followed by an open mike, in the Moultonborough Public Library, 7:30 p.m. (603-476-8895).

Nashua, Sundays: Sunday Family Storytime-each week tales from different countries and cultures are featured, followed by a puppet show in the Children's Room, Nashua Public Library, 2 p.m. (603-589-4610 or carol.eyman@nashua.lib.nh.us).

Nashua, Second Friday of the Month: Poets Corner featured readers followed by an open mike at Unitarian Universalist Church, 8 p.m. (saffronmuse@msn.com).

Nashua, Fourth Saturday of the Month: A multi-disciplinary open mike featuring music, spoken word, etc. Performer sign-up is at 7:45 p.m. event begins at 8 p.m. at Studio 99 (www.studio99nashua.com/open-mic).

New London, Wednesdays: In September 2008, the Writers Lounge will open its doors. A place to gather, write, think or just be with other writers, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at New London Writers Studio (603-526-7755).

Newmarket, Every Second Tuesday of the Month: Poets Matt and Ayanna Gallant will be feature at Zion Hill Reading with an open mike to follow, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Stone Church (zionhillpoetry@gmail.com).

Newmarket, Second Thursday of the Month: Open mike (no invited readers) at Crackskulls Books from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (603-659-8181).

Peterborough, Third Saturday of the Month: Monadnock Writers' Group Speakers Series, 9:45 a.m. at Peterborough Town Library (603-547-2781; lindaj.thomas@verizon.net).

Plaistow, Third Monday of each month: Poetry reading with one featured reader, followed by an open mike, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Plaistow Public Library (Matthew Gallant at 603-887-0151; matthewp.gallant@gmail.com).

Plymouth, Second Wednesday of Each Month: Open mike, 7 p.m. at Mandarin Taste restaurant (603-535-2492).

Portland, ME, Every Tuesday: Spoken Word Hip Hop Night followed by an open mike at Acoustic Coffee, 7-10 p.m. (207-774-0404).

Portland, ME, Second Tuesday of the Month: Slam poetry at Acoustic Coffee, 7–10 p.m. (207-774-0404).

Portland, ME, First, Third and Fifth Thursday of the Month: Poetry Group at Borders South Portland, 7 p.m. (207-775-6110).

Portland, ME, Last Thursday of the Month: Open poetry reading at Geno’s, 8:30 p.m. (207-772-7891).

Portsmouth, First Wednesday of the Month: Poetry Hoot sponsored by Portsmouth Poet Laureate Program in Café Espresso, 7 p.m. Does not meet July and August (603-772-4345).

Portsmouth, Second Monday of the Month: The “Stone Pigeon” poetry readings are held at Breaking New Grounds followed by an open mike, 7–9 p.m. (Gary Widger, gmofo@hotmail.com).

Portsmouth, Third Thursday of the Month: "Beat Night" at the Press Room, 7-9 p.m. (603-431-5186).

Rochester, Every Friday: Open mike hosted by Mike White at The Governor’s Inn Café, 7 p.m. (603-332-0107).

Rollinsford, Every Other Sunday: Starting August 30, 2009, The Writers’ Circle meets at the Workshop, 7 p.m. (www.theseacoastwriterscircle.blogspot.com ; seacoastwriters@gmail.com).

Rye, Every Wednesday: Preschool/kindergarten story time, 11 a.m. at the Rye Public Library (603-964-8401; contact@ryepubliclibrary.org).

Warner, Last Sunday of the Month: Book Discussion group held at Main Street Bookends, 3 p.m. Call Jen to sign up (603-465-3021).

Warner, Wednesdays: Storytelling by the Fireplace with Simonds teachers at Main Street Book Ends, 6:30 p.m.

Wolfeboro, Fourth Thursday of the Month: Poets in the Attic will read, followed by an open mike, 7-9 p.m. at The Country Bookseller (Gordon or Cheryl Lang, 603-539-4472 or glang11@earthlink.net).

WSCA-LPFM Radio, Wednesdays: Deidre Randall hosts "Writers in the Round," a showcase of songwriters and poets, 7-8 p.m. (listen at 106.1FM. Interested readers should contact Deidre at www.witrhome.org or talk@witrhome.org for booking.