ANDREA PEACOCK, author of "Libby, Montana," the tragic story of the town and families ravaged by asbestos-caused lung diseases, will speak and sign copies of her book Monday, 7 p.m., Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East.
ANITA STANSFIELD, author of 22 published novels, will present a free class on "Creating Characters" on Wednesday, 7 p.m., Holladay Library, 2150 E. 4800 South. Sponsored by the League of Utah Writers.
OPEN MIC READING, sponsored by City Art, will be held Wednesday, 7 p.m., Salt Lake Main Library, 209 E. 500 South. The public is invited to bring original material to read.
BOYD JAY PETERSEN'S book, "Hugh Nibley: A Consecrated Life," last week received the award for best biography by the Mormon History Association at the association's annual meeting in Kirtland, Ohio.
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