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THIS WEEK: March 27 to April 2, 2015
The Breaking Ground Poets, a poetry reading of original works by the Tunkhannock-based group along with open-mic performers. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 7 p.m. March 27. Free. 570-996-1500.
The Breaking Ground Poets, readings by the competitive youth performance group based in Tunkhannock. Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 28. Registration: 570-287-2013.
Book Signing, with Margo Azzarelli, author of “The Lackawanna County Chronicles.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 2 p.m. March 28. 570-829-4210.
Writing Workshop, themed informal writing classes, sponsored by the Campion Literary Society. Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 30. Free. 570-208-5900, ext. 5487.
Book Signing with Jack Munley, author of “The Church in America Is Dying ... But Is All Hope Lost?” Library Express, Steamtown Mall, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. 2 to 4 p.m. April 4. 570-558-1670.
Poetry Slam, the third slam of the season with 15 young poets (ages 14 to 19) performing three original poems over three rounds with eliminations in each round. TwentyFiveEight Studios, Rear 703 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 6 p.m. April 4. $5. 570-290-8258.
Open Mic Night, sponsored by the Campion Literary Society. With readings of poems, short stories, drama, creative nonfiction, music and comedy. Postupak Room, McGowan School of Business, West Union and North River streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. April 10. 570-208-5900, ext. 5487.
Book Release and Signing, with Dr. William V. Lewis, author of “Lincoln: Luzerne County Friends and Foes.” On hand: the 143rd Pennsylvania Regiment Company A. Luzerne County Historical Society, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 5 to 7 p.m. April 14. Free. 570-823-6244.
JCC Book Club, a discussion of “The House of Tyneford” by Natasha Solomons. Jewish Community Center, 60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Noon on April 16. 570-824-4646.
The Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery group discusses “The Good Knight” by Sarah Woodbury. 6:30 p.m. April 16. Free. Light refreshments. 570-823-0156.
Book Signing with Margo L. Azzarelli, author of “Lackawanna County Chronicles.” Library Express, Steamtown Mall, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18. 570-558-1670.
Luncheon with a Special Author, the 27th annual event with guest speaker Barbara Ross, author of the Maine Clambake Mystery series. Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estate, 458 N. Pioneer Ave., Dallas. 11 a.m. April 23. $27. Reservations: 570-675-1182.
Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of “Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin. Penn State Wilkes-Barre, 1269 Old Route 115, Lehman Township. April 27 with a buffet supper at 6 p.m. and discussion at 7 p.m. Bring a dish to share. 570-675-2171.
Book Talk and Signing, with Deb Pavlico, author of “Conversations with Women: The Journey Toward Self-Esteem.” Nutrifitness, 311 Market St., Kingston. Noon to 1 p.m. May 2. $20 includes a signed copy of the book, discussion and vegetarian lunch. Registration (by April 25): 570-288-2409.
Book Signing with John J. Zelenski, author of “Walker’s Vale” and “The Journal of Ezekiel Walker.” Library Express, Steamtown Mall, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. 2 to 4 p.m. May 2. 570-558-1670.
Dialogue Arts Youth Festival, the first annual event with internationally acclaimed spoken-word poets Carlos Andres Gomez, Lauren Whitehead, Jon Sands and Adam Falkner. With poetry readings 7 p.m. May 15 at TwentyFiveEight Studios, Rear 703 N. Washington Ave., Scranton ($10); and youth workshops 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tunkhannock Area High School, 135 Tiger Drive. 908-892-0573.
The Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery group discusses “The Other Woman” by Hank Phillippi Ryan. 6:30 p.m. May 21. Free. Light refreshments. 570-823-0156.
The Gathering, the annual literary event with the theme “The Story: Exploring Personal Encounters with History.” Speakers include poet and journalist Constance Garcia-Barrio, authors Philip Mosley, Adwoa Badoe, Anita Hill, Gina Nahai, keystone professor Kerry Roe, poet Denver Butson and Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Katherine Boo. Keystone College, One College Green, La Plume. 3 to 8:30 p.m. July 16; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 17 and 18; 7 a.m. to noon July 19. Includes speakers, book signings, dinners, workshops, wine reception, morning yoga and more. 570-945-8510 or the gatheringatkeystone.org.
Zinio for Libraries. The Osterhout Free Library is offering multi-user access to popular digital publications through Zinio, the world’s largest newsstand. Stop by at 71 S. Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for patron support. 570-823-0156.
Experiments of War, a fantasy novel investigating the theme of true friendship, was recently released by RoseDog Books. Written by Luzerne resident Zofia Vascari, the book is a 220-page paperback priced at $17 and available at dorrancepressroom.com or rosedogbookstore.com.
