Friday, November 22, 2002
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Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of publication to Deana Di Dio, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.

Signings

Andy Straka will read excerpts from his novel "A Witness Above" at 1 p.m. Saturday, followed by a book signing at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

Events

Margaret Denton, author of "Conversations with the Dead" and "Love Never Dies" will hold a spiritual enlightenment demonstration at 11 a.m. Sunday at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. Tickets are $19.95.

The Southern Nevada Fantasy and Fiction Union meets at 8 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Borders bookstore, 2323 S. Decatur Blvd. and at 8 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month at Borders bookstore, 1445 W. Sunset Road, Henderson.

The African-American Reading Group meets at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St., Henderson. Also at the store, the Shared Words Writers' Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month; the Mystery Reading Group meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month; and the Discover Great New Writers Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Group meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.

The Amazing Reads Book Club meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.

The Brown Bag Book Club meets at 11 a.m. Thursdays at the Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway.

The West Las Vegas Book Club Social Hour is at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

The Spanish Language Book Discussion Club meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month and the Oprah Book Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

The Rainbow Book Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive.

The Great Books Discussion Group meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. William Shakespeare's Sonnets Nos. 121, 129 and 144 will be discussed Tuesday. The Romance Book Discussion Group meets at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Both groups meet at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

The Spring Valley Book Discussion Group meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd.

The Summerlin Library Book Chat Cafe meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.

The Sahara West Book Discussion Group meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month, and the Murder in the Library club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month and 10 a.m. the following Wednesday of each month at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

The Booklovers' Bistro meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.

The Vegas Poets Society hosts open-mic events at 7 p.m. Fridays at Jitters Gourmet Coffee, 2457 E. Tropicana Ave.

The Friends of Southern Nevada Libraries is seeking donations of new or used books. Books may be donated to any library.

Several area bookstores offer story times and special events for children:

Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, hosts a children's story time at 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays.

Borders bookstore, 2323 S. Decatur Blvd., hosts story time with Ann at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Individual libraries within the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offer a variety of story times and special events for children of all ages throughout the year. Most libraries require registration for their programs. Call the libraries for more information.