Sticks of Fire: a Tampa blog

As always, there are plenty of book-related events coming up in the Bay area this month. Here’s a sample:

• April 11 — Amy Richards at Eckerd College — The feminist author, activist and researcher will give a lecture titled Barbies and Boycotts:The Future of Feminism. 7:30 p.m., Raymond James Room, Fox Hall, Hough Center, Eckerd College. Free and open to the public.
• April 13 — Sports writer and biographer Peter Golenbock at the John F. Germany Public Library as part of the Four Seasons Author Series – This series is a ticketed luncheon featuring local and national authors. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 813-273-3616. 12-2 p.m., John F. Germany Public Library.
• April 15 — Rhythm and Rhyme Spring Festival — The Safety Harbor Public Library is hosting the fourth annual Rhythm and Rhyme Spring Festival from 2-4 p.m. Activities include a poetry reading by Greg Byrd, music, face painting and door prize drawings. Free and open to the public.
• April 15 — Regency Park Library’s Grand Opening Ceremony — The newly renovated and expanded library’s celebration begins at 1 p.m. Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, Pasco County. Free and open to the public.
• April 15-21 — National Library Week — To celebrate National Library Week, the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative is offering tours of various libraries. For dates and locations of the open houses, call 813-273-3652, ext. 2. Free and open to the public.
• April 26 — Inkwood Books presents Anna Quindlen — This non-fiction, fiction and children’s book author is touring to promote the paperback release of her latest novel Rise and Shine. 7 p.m., Tampa Tribune auditorium. Free and open to the public. I want to camp out in line today. She’s one of my favorite authors!

Visit www.tampabookbuzz.com/blog/calendar-of-events for more event listings. See you there!

(cross-posted at www.tampabookbuzz.com)