Signings & Such: James Rollins signs 'The Doomsday Key'

James Rollins - Signs "The Doomsday Key," 7 p.m. Monday, Borders Southgate, 2120 Southgate Road.

Anthea Carson - Signs "How to Play Chess Like an Animal" and "Ainsworth," 1-4 p.m. today, Black Cat Books, 720 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs.

Steve D. Schroeder - Signs "Torched Verse Ends," 6 p.m. Tuesday, Poor Richard's Bookstore, 324 N. Tejon St.

LITERARY EVENTS

Book Fair - Benefits Roosevelt-Edison Charter School Library, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, 795 Citadel Drive East.

Dabid Lubar Presentations - Author of humorous tales for children, including "The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies," presentations at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Ute Pass Elementary School, 9230 Chipita Park Road, Cascade; and at 2 p.m. Tuesday, East Library Teen Center, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Free; include book signings and discussions with the audience.

Free story times - Costume character Biscuit the Dog will appear at two free story times this week at 10:30 a.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, 1565 Briargate Blvd. Hear a reading of "Biscuit and the Little Pup," by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, and enjoy a coloring activity and snack. Take a camera.

American Girls Club Meeting - 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble, 795 Citadel Drive East. Girls ages 6-12 participate in crafts and activities focusing on "Happy Birthday, Addy!" American Girls Club meets on first Fridays, featuring a different American Girl each month. Information, 573-6947.

"Shake, Rattle and Read" - Stories, music and movement program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.

WORKSHOPS

Writing Group - Share your writing with the Colorado Springs Fiction Writers, 6 p.m. Monday, Barnes & Noble, 795 Citadel Drive East. Group offers positive critiques and support for beginning and published writers. Information, csfwg.org.

"Publishing Your Own Book" workshop - By Kenneth Guentert of The Publishing Pro, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Black Cat Books, 720 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs. Cost is $25 and includes a copy of "From Pen to Print: A Guide and Workbook for the Self-Publisher." Registration, 685-1861, ext.  45.

"Regarding Emma: Austen vs. the Filmmakers (Part 2)" - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 18, by George Butte. Offered by the Colorado College "Enrich Your Life!" summer program. Tuition, $90. Registration and location, coloradocollege.edu/summerprograms/enrichyourlife.