Booksigning by Lori Avocato, author of “Operation Love,” 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at Sherlock’s Books and Café in the Smithville Town Center on New York Road in Galloway Township. Call (609) 652-5505 or see www.sherlocksbooksandcafe.piczo.com.
Booktalk: I've Just Finished "Breaking Dawn," What Else is Good? 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 at the Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Suggested for ages 12 and up. Call (609) 823-4614.
Booksigning by Joy Nash, author of “A Little Light Magic,” 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 3 at Island Half-Price Books, 9412 Ventnor Ave., Margate. Set in Margate and Atlantic City, the lighthearted summer romance mentions landmarks such as Lucy the Elephant, Margate Dairy Bar, Formica Bros. Bakery and the White House Sub Shop. Call (609) 822-0300 or see www.joynash.com.
Unrestricted Open Mike Night 8-10 p.m. every Tuesday hosted by 96.1’s Ray Tyler at Sherlock’s Books and Café in the Smithville Town Center on New York Road in Galloway Township. No children allowed. Free Wi-Fi. Call (609) 652-5505, (609) 816-5589 or see www.sherlocksbooksandcafe.piczo.com.
Adults-only Open Mike 7:30 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month at Ocean City Fine Arts League, 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Call (609) 675-0133.
Open Mike 7-10 p.m. Saturdays at Malelani Café, 5205 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor (across from Sage restaurant). Share original music, poetry or other artistic work. For information email Steve at stevetechvip@yahoo.com.
Open Mike/Poetry Readings 7-9 p.m. the last Saturday of every month at Sherlock’s Books and Café in the Smithville Town Center on New York Road in Galloway Township. Signups start at 6 p.m. Free Wi-Fi. Call (609) 652-5505 or see www.sherlocksbooksandcafe.piczo.com.
Reading and Discussion Group sponsored by the Friends of the Linwood Library 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the library, 301 Davis Ave. The group is focusing on rereading the classics. May’s book is “The Razor’s Edge” by W. Somerset Maugham. June’s book is “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Sign up at the circulation desk or call (609) 926-7991.