Literary footnotes and events in Utah

 The Salt Lake County Libraryis partnering with theUtah 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.

Devan Jensen, author of "God's Greatest Gifts," will be signing March 30, noon-2 p.m., at BYU Bookstore, 490 Moa, Provo (801-422-2400)

 Ken Sanders Rare Books will host a reading and book signing by authors Curtis Jensenand Scott Carrier, April 3, 7 p.m., at 268 S. 200 East (801-521-3819).

 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 public officials. Come with a concern; stay to write a letter with the help of CWC writing coaches. The workshop will be held April 17 at the Chapman Library. The workshop will take place from 6-9 p.m.

There is no cost; however, registration is required online at www.slcc.edu/cwc or by calling 801-957-4992.

 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.

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