BOOK EVENTS January 30, 2011
TODAY
Cowboy/Cowgirl Roundup- Singing Wind Bookshop, 700 W. Singing Wind Road, Benson. Readings and music by cowboy and cowgirl poets, musicians and historians. 1 p.m, Jan. 30. Free. 1-520-586-2425
THURSDAY
Leading Ladies of Literature- The Victorians- Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. A discussion about JANE EYRE, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, and THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by the Bronte Sisters, presented by Marion Doane. 10 a.m.- noon. Feb. 3. Free. 229-5300
Crafty Readers- Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. Reading of ROSES ARE PINK, YOUR FEET REALLY STINK by Diane D. Groat and making a craft. The program is for children ages 6-8. Call to register, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 3. Free. 229-5300.
FRIDAY
Meet Ed Vulliamy- Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Author of AMEXIC WAR ALONG THE BORDERLINE, Vulliamy has spent decades reporting on the US-Mexico border, focusing on what he calls the “narco war.” 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Free. 792-3715
Urban Yarns @ the Library- Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles and lunches to an informal weekly gathering. Peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, and find inspiration for your next project. 11 a.m-1 p.m. Feb. 4. Free. 791-4010
SATURDAY
Book Sale- Wheler Taft Abbett Sr. Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Friends of the Pima County Public Library monthly book sale including CD’s, DVD’s, nonfiction and children’s materials. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Feb 5. Free. 594-5200
Reading Challenge Kickoff Party- Bookmans, 3733 W. Ina Road. read stories, participate in related crafts and have a snack. For school-age children. 10 a.m.- noon. Feb. 5. Free. 579-0303
El CALLE book signing- La Pilita Museum, 420 S. Main Ave. Meet Lydia Otero, author of El CALLE. This book covers the political and geographic space of Tucson and the decisions made during the 1960′s urban-renewal project. 1-3 p.m. Feb. 5 Free. 882-7454
J. A. Jance book signing- Clues Unlimited, 3146 E. Fort Lowell Road. Best-selling author signs FATAL ERROR, an Ali Reynolds mystery. 7 p.m. Feb. 5. Free. 326-8533
Read it and Meet Book Discussion- Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. Fifth St. This month’s selection is ASSISTED LOVING: TRUE TALES OF DOUBLE DATING WITH MY DAD by Bob Morris. Noon- 1 p.m. Feb 5. 745-5550
