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Also Saturday, December 14, 7:30 PM:  The Eugene All-Ages Poetry Tslam at Tsunami, Round 3!  Yass yass yass, no other Tslam like it in Amerika.  Sign-up at 7, open mike at 7:30, featured Poets at 8 include 6 Eugene Champs each producing an original piece of work under the theme of “Home for the Holidays,” or “Tis the Season”; the Tslam proper at 8:30. Up to 17 Performance Poets, 3 minutes 11 seconds limit per poem, original work only; Olympic style judging from five relatively unbiased folks picked at random from the tea-soggy crowd. Thank you Heroic Tslam Maven Jorah LaFleur, and thanks again to the Lane Arts Council for helping us absolutely pack the building with lovers of the spoken word.  Plus, 20% off all books and records during the Tslam! ($5-Infinity)

Friday, December 20, 7:30-10:30 PM: The Caldera Songwriters’ Circle presents – A Second Annual Evening of Community and Song.  All-ages welcome! This sleigh full of much-loved, talented singer-songwriters from the Eugene area are declaring this a Benefit for the Egan Warming Center. The Center would love donations of clean, warm hats, gloves, blankets, coats, sweaters, toiletries, pillows, socks. Performers include, Lori Kats, Peter Newman, Laura Golden, Ken Zimmerman and Steve Gibson, Della Perry, Beth Wood, John Shipe, Melissa Ruth, Sean McGowan, Kathy Marshall, and more.  ($5-20 donation at the door)

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The 14th annual Authors & Artists Fair will be held 10am-6pm on Saturday, December 7, 2013, in the Atrium of the Lane Events Center (Lane County Fairgrounds), next door to Holiday Market. Admission is free, but a $1 - $5 donation is suggested to support summer reading.

TSUNAMI BOOKS  SCHEDULE OF LITERARY EVENTS

Friday, November 22, 7 PM:  Oregon Writers’ Collective: an exceptional evening of reads around the theme “Write What You Don’t Know.” Featured writers reading their work will be Mike Copperman, Miriam Gershow, David Bradley (in his final reading in Eugene), and third-year poetry fellow Tarn MacArthur from the MFA. (donations)

Saturday, November 23, 7 PM:  The Actor’s Table of Eugene presents “here it is:” a night of showcase readings about the place you find yourself in…  Always a good time when T.A.T.E. drops by. https://www.facebook.com/TheActorsTable (Suggested donation $5-20)

Saturday, December 14, 7:30 PM:  The Eugene All-Ages Poetry Tslam at Tsunami, Round 3!  Yass yass yass, no other Tslam like it in Amerika.  Sign-up at 7, open mike at 7:30, featured Poets Jorah LaFleur and Her Wild-Woman Friends at 8, the Tslam proper at 8:30. Up to 17 Performance Poets, 3 minutes 11 seconds limit per poem, original work only; Olympic style judging from five relatively unbiased folks picked at random from the tea-soggy crowd. Thank you Heroic Tslam Maven Jorah LaFleur, and thanks again to the Lane Arts Council for helping us absolutely pack the building with lovers of the spoken word.  ($5-Infinity)

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December 2013 – literary-ish events at Eugene Public Library

All events are FREE.

Print Your Book
Sunday, December 1, 2:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive
This two-hour class offers an introduction to the many self-publishing resources available online. Whether you have written a book you want to print and sell widely, or you want to print just a few copies of a family history or recipe collection, self-publishing is now easier and more affordable than ever. Intermediate computer and Internet skills required. Free. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library<http://www.eugene-or.gov/library>.

Family Fun: Stories from India
Sunday, December 15, 2:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive
Kids and family: Arun Toké of Skipping Stones Magazine entertains with tales from India. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Free Digital Magazines
Monday, December 16, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive
Eugene Public Library’s Zinio service offers free, cover-to-cover, current issues of best-selling magazines and journals for tablets, eReaders, computers, and phones. In this two hour class, learn how to access these magazines to read and download them to keep. Magazines are available on every topic, including writing (The American Poetry Review, The Writer, Poets & Writers). Basic computer and Internet skills required. Free. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library<http://www.eugene-or.gov/library>.

Tween Scene Book Group
Thursday, December 26, 4:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive
This month’s book is “Graphic Classics: Mark Twain,” a collection of pieces by many artists, all based on the works of the brilliant author. For grades 4 through 6. Pre-register and pick up the book at the Children’s Center starting December 1. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Teen Book Group & Movie
Thursday, December 26, 4:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive
Read Stephen Chbosky’s beloved novel, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” then get together to watch the movie. Plus snacks! For middle and high school ages. Visit the Downtown Teen Desk to pre-register and pick up your copy of the book starting December 1. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library<http://www.eugene-or.gov/library>.