The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:
BREW PRACTITIONERS: James Heflin reads from his new poetry collection, “Krakatoa Picnic,” Friday at 7 p.m. at the pub and brewery, 36 Main Street, Florence. 584-2444
EMILY DICKINSON MUSEUM: An open mic with poetry readings and a one-night art exhibit takes place Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Sign-ups are from 5-6 p.m., and the open mic begins at 6 p.m. with featured readers following. Free. At the museum, 280 Main St, Amherst. 508-951-8538
ERIC CARLE MUSEUM: Steven Kellogg presents a talk, “The Enduring Magic of Story,” Saturday at 2 p.m. as part of the 7th Annual Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture, at the museum, 125 West Bay Rd, Amherst. 559-6300
JONES LIBRARY: Irish poet Jane Clarke reads from her first award-winning collection, “The River,” Thursday at 7 p.m. at the library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. 259-3090
ODYSSEY BOOKSHOP: Megan Marshall reads from her biography, “Elizabeth Bishop: A Miracle for Breakfast,” Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Tom Ryan reads from his book “Will’s Red Coat: The Story of One Old Dog Who Chose to Live Again” Thursday at 7 p.m., both at the bookstore, in the Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. 534-7307
WHITE SQUARE BOOKS: Translator Michael Goldman will read from two new books of Danish poetry and essays Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the bookstore, 86 Cottage St., Easthampton. 341-3387
WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry holds
an open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m.
at the club, 50 Conz St., Northampton. $4 admission, $3 students. northamptonpoetry.com