Book signings and events, March 17-23
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 Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.
SIGNINGS
Cassandra Clare will sign “Clockwork Princess” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. Copies of the book purchased at Barnes & Noble and wristbands will be required for the signing (631-1775).
Vicki Pettersson will sign “The Lost” and copies of her other books at 7 p.m. Thursday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Capt. Kevin M. Smith will sign “Hostile to Reason” at 11 a.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St., Henderson.
Mark Cordova will sign “The Secret of the Ages” at 1 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd.
EVENTS
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy will give a presentation on his involvement in a mob betting scandal at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave. A book signing of Donaghy’s book “Personal Foul” and a question and answer session will follow the presentation. Tickets are $24 for members and $29 for nonmembers. For reservations, call 229-2734. On Tuesday, Donaghy will have a book signing from 1 to 4 p.m. A regular museum admission ticket is required for entry to this signing.
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will offer “Art in Action,” art workshops for teens 11 to 18, during Spring Break at seven library branches March 25-27. Each branch will offer a hands-on learning experience. The workshops are free. For more information, visit lvccld.org.
The Amazing Reads Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.
Book Lovers’ Bistro meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.
The Brown Bag Book Club meets at 11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway.
The Breakfast Book Club meets at 11 a.m. the third Friday of the month at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave.
The Mahogany Circle Book Club meets at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.
The Rainbow Book Club meets at 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Centennial Hills Readers Circle meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive.
The Sahara West Book Discussion Group meets at 5:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month; the Murder in the Library group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
The Windmill Book Group meets at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at 7060 W. Windmill Lane.
The Classics Book Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.
The Mystery Readers Book Club meets at 6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.
The Mesquite Club Book Club meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Mesquite Club House, 702 E. St. Louis Ave., in Las Vegas.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Henderson Writers Group meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
The monthly Poet’s Corner is at 7:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
STORY TIMES
Story time with music and crafts is offered Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St., Henderson.
Story time in the Square is offered at 11 a.m. Wednesdays in Children’s Park at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Individual libraries within the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offer story times and special events for children of all ages throughout the year. Most libraries require registration for their programs. Call the libraries for details.
