Signings, readings and other literary events in Utah

The Guest Writers Series, sponsored by the University of Utah and the Salt Lake City Arts Council, will present readings by fiction writer Percival Everett and poet Karen Volkman on March 18, 7 p.m., at the Salt Lake Main Library, 210 E. 400 South (801-596-5000)

 Author Joe Scott will sign copies of his book, "God Is Chicago," Saturday, March, 20, 1 p.m., at the Barnes and Noble Gateway Crossing, 340 S. 500 West, Bountiful (801-299-8255 or www.barnesandnoble.com)

 The Salt Lake County Library is pleased to partner with the Utah Grizzlies for the annual Griz Kids Winter Reading Program. Children ages 5-14 are encouraged to stop by any Salt Lake County Library and pick up a winter reading record to track their progress now through the end of March. Kids who complete the reading record will receive a prize and a voucher for a free ticket to an upcoming Grizzlies game.

 Lifelong Learning at the U. is sponsoring a class on storytelling on Thursdays, April 14-May 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is required. Tuition is $69. To register, or for more information, call 801-587-5433 or visit lifelong.utah.edu.

 The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, hosts editor Beth Conover, and local contributors Stephen Trimble, John Daley and Chip Ward will present "How the West Was Warmed: Responding to Climate Change in the Rockies," March 17, 7 p.m.; author Lindsey Leavitt will read and sign "Princess for Hire," March 20, 2 p.m.; also author Marilyn Bohn will sign her latest book, "Go, Organize! Conquer Clutter in 3 Simple Steps," March 20, 2 p.m.; poet Nicole Walker will read from and sign "This Noisy Egg," March 20, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100).

 The Salt Lake Community College Writing Center will host a workshop on "Writing for Change: Civic Writing." Learn the techniques of civic writing, such as letters to editors and to public officials. Come with a concern; stay to write a letter with the help of CWC writing coaches. The workshop will be held March 16 at the Sprague Library and April 17 at the Chapman Library. The workshops will take place from 6-9 p.m. both days. There is no cost; however, registration is required online at www.slcc.edu/cwc or by calling 801-957-4992.

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