ONE-TIME EVENTS

Second annual Writers in the Attic Competition: Now through Friday, Feb. 22, submissions will be accepted for the second annual Writers in the Attic writing competition. This year’s theme is “detour.” Stories will be blind-judged by a local literary notable and be published as part of the Writers in the Attic 2013 anthology. Competition guidelines and submission forms can be found at www.TheCabinIdaho.org.

Boise’s Novel Orchard: Submissions are being sought for the zine NIBBLES. Appearing monthly, NIBBLES will give a glimpse of what writers in the Treasure Valley and beyond are doing. The zine is looking for prose under 4,000 words, poetry of 22 lines or fewer, and black and white original artwork. Email Megan Justice at Megan.Justice@BoiseNovelOrchard.org for more info or to submit your work.

Hillview Book Club: Monday, Jan. 7, 9:30 a.m. Grab your morning coffee or tea and a snack, get cozy and chat about this month’s book choice, Barnes & Noble in Boise.

Pre-School Story Time: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2-2:30 p.m. Storytime with puppets and lots of fun for children ages 3-5, Sagebrush Room of the Boise Public Library at Cole & Ustick in Boise.

Idaho Screenwriters Association: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m., Idaho Pizza, 7100 W. Fairview in Boise. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Sherry Cann at Sherry.ae@hotmail.com or visit www.IdahoScreenwriters.blogspot.com.

Partners in Crime Writing Group: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. Interested in reading, writing or publishing mystery, suspense or true crime? Stop by the Partners in Crime writing group. New members always welcome. Barnes & Noble in Boise.

Classics Club Book Club: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., This month’s book is “Hannah Coulter” by Wendell Berry, Hyde Park Books in Boise.

Bloomin’ Babies Story Time: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Contact the Boise Public Library branch for more information, YS Storywell room, Main Library, Boise.

Toddle Tales Story Time: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Toddler storytime for ages 2-4. Big books, flannel stories, songs, ABCs, and counting for toddlers. Lemhi Room at the Boise Public Library Hillcrest branch.

Preschool Story Time: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 10:30 to 11 a.m. A special story time for children ages 3-5, Sycamore Room at the Boise Public Library Collister branch and in the Hayes Auditorium at the Main Library.

Become a Mad Scientist: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 4 p.m. Come and do fun science experiments. Kids ages 6-12 are welcome. Sycamore Room of the Boise Public Library at Collister.

Covering Idaho Kids!: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 6-8 p.m. Are you struggling to provide health insurance for your children? Get the facts about the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP). A bilingual outreach worker will be available to answer questions. Bitterbrush Room at the Boise Public Library at Cole & Ustick.

Night Owl Story Time: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 7-7:30 p.m., YS Storywell room at the Boise Public Library Main Branch. Call for more information.

Early Literacy Story Time: Thursday, Jan. 10, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. This fun storytime for preschool-age children is also a workshop for parents to learn ways to help their children develop early literacy and math skills that will help them be successful in kindergarten and beyond. This series of story times runs on an eight-week cycle and focuses on a different skill each week. No registration is required. This week focuses on telling stories. Lemhi Room at the Boise Public Library at Hillcrest.

Bloomin’ Babies Story Time: Thursday, Jan. 10, 10:30-11 a.m., Contact the Boise Public Library Main Branch for more information, YS Storwell room.

Preschool Story Time: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 10:30 to 11 a.m. A special story time for children ages 3-5, Sycamore Room at the Boise Public Library at Collister and in the Hayes Auditorium at the Main Branch.

Pre-K Korner: Thursday, Jan. 10, 10:30-11 a.m. Story time for children ages 3-5, Sagebrush Room at the Boise Public Library at Cole & Ustick in Boise.

Toddle Tales Story Time: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Toddler storytime for ages 18 months to 3 years. Sycamore Room at the Boise Public Library at Collister.

After School Fun: Thursday, Jan. 10, 4-5 p.m. Fun programs for children ages 6-12, Hayes Auditorium at the Boise Public Library Main Branch.

Saturday Storytime: Saturday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m. This week’s theme: noise, noise, NOISE! Join us as we read stories all about sounds and noises. Barnes & Noble in Boise.

Story Time with Justeen!: Saturday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Hyde Park Books, Boise.

Idaho Writers Guild Luncheon: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to network with other writers and find out what’s happening in your literary community. Bruce DeLaney will be the featured guest at this luncheon. Cafe Ole, 408 S. 8th St., Boise. Visit www.IdahoWritersGuild.com for more details.

Taproot Book Club: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. In conjunction with Boise Novel Orchard, dive into a different type of book club where we discover well-loved and not-yet-found books, Hyde Park Books, Boise.

Super School Agers: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4-4:45 p.m. Games and activities for kids age 6-12, Sagebrush Room at the Boise Public Library at Cole & Ustick.

Books to Film Movie Nights: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Lauren Hillenbrand’s “Seabiscuit.” Light snacks are permitted. The movie is rated PG-13. The movie starts promptly at 6:15 p.m. due to its length. Call the Boise Public Library at Collister for more information.

Early Literacy Storytime: Thursday, Jan. 17, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. This week’s skill is writing your ABCs, Lemhi Room at the Boise Public Library at Hillcrest.

Author Event: Thursday, Jan. 17. Richard Rodriguez will be in Sun Valley as part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts 2012-13 Lecture Series and Performing Arts Series. Rodriguez is a contributing editor at News America Media in San Francisco as well as the author of several books on class, ethnicity and race in America. Visit www.SunValleyCenter.org for details and to purchase tickets.

After School Fun: Thursday, Jan. 17, 4-5 p.m. Fun programs for children ages 6-12, Hayes Auditorium at the Boise Public Library Main Branch.

Saturday Storytime: Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. This week’s theme: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Celebrating the memory of a very important man, featuring books about his life. Barnes & Noble in Boise.

Story Time with Justeen!: Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Hyde Park Books, Boise.

Family Story Time: Saturday, Jan. 19, 10:30-11 a.m., Boise Public Library Main Branch. Call for more information.

RECURRING EVENTS

Writers’ Block: Tuesdays, Noon–1 p.m., Boise Community Radio, KRBX 89.9. Hosted by Jennifer Sanders Peterson and Amanda Turner.

Poet’s and Writer’s Open Mic: Every first Thursday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Idaho Falls.

Nook Tablet Class: Saturdays, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, Boise.

Nook HD/HD+ Class: Saturdays, 11 a.m.; Thursdays, 6 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Boise.

WRITING GROUPS

Boise’s Novel Orchard: This group meets the first Tuesday of every month at Hyde Park Books in Boise. Visit their website for more information, including cost. www.BoiseNovelOrchard.org.

Idaho Author Association: Idaho authors coming together to support and help each other achieve success in the world of publishing. All published Idaho authors are welcome to join us as well as writers seeking help and advice. More info at www.facebook.com/groups/idahoauthorsassociation & www.facebook.com/idahoauthorsassociation.

Idaho Falls Writing Groups: Looking for critique groups in Idaho Falls? Check out the Idaho Writer’s League website for more information. www.IdahoWritersLeague.com.

Idaho Screenwriters association: Monthly meetings are the third Tuesday of the month and meet at Idaho Pizza, 7100 W. Fairview in Boise at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Sherry Cann at Sherry.ae@hotmail.com or visit www.IdahoScreenwriters.blogspot.com.

Idaho Writer’s League, Caldwell Chapter: Thursday, Jan. 17, 7-9 p.m. If your dream is to become a writer, regardless of your genre, be it novel, short stories, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, autobiography or something else, we are here to share information about contests, publishers and agents; to give you support and opportunity for growth; and provide the tools necessary to help fulfill your goal as a writer. Caldwell Public Library 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. For more information or directions call 459-6119, or 859-4206 or email caldwell@idahowritersleague.com.

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