Book events in Middle Georgia for the week of Feb. 5, 2017.

The Southern novelist and author of “Bound South” and “A Soft Place to Land,” will give a reading from her latest novel, “A Place at the Table,” on Feb. 8 and a talk about fiction and Southern identity entitled “Your Place at the Table” on March 1. Mercer University’s Medical School Auditorium, 1220 College St. Free. 478-301-2588. 7 p.m. Feb. 8 and March 1.

A six-part program for kids ages 6-8 offered by the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers. Garden related stories, exploring horticulture through games and other fun activities. Registration required. Free. Lanford Library, 6504 Houston Road. 478-621-6970. 4 p.m. Feb. 9, 16 and 23.

A revamp of our book club. We’re adding discussions about movies, games, music and television. Free. Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. 478-744-0825. 3 p.m. Feb. 11.

No judging a book by its cover. Happening during library hours: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, and 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. Free. Shurling Library, 1769 Shurling Dr. 478-744-0875. Through Feb. 14.

Includes a storytelling workshop led by Wendy Hamm in the amphitheater in the afternoon. Benson Room, Candler Building, Wesleyan College. 6 p.m. April 28.

Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. Membership in the group is open and free, and writing of every sort is accepted. For more information, email trayers.shane@gmail.com. 2-4 p.m. the last Saturday of each month.

Buddy Roe is a licensed therapy dog. He’s a super sweet pup that enjoys story time. Come share a story with him. Free. Riverside Library, 110 Holiday Drive N. 478-757-8900. 4 p.m. Feb. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24.

West Bibb Public Library, 5580 Thomaston Road: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 478-744-0818. Shurling Public Library, 1769 Shurling Drive: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 478-744-0875. Lanford Public Library, 6504 Houston Road: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 478-621-6973. Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave.: 10:30 a.m. Thursday and Saturday, 478-744-0859. Riverside Public Library, Rivergate Shopping Center, 110 Holiday Drive N.: 10:30 a.m. Friday, 478-757-8900.

721 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays for ages 2 and younger; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays for ages 2-5; Teen Budding Artist program at 5 p.m. second Tuesdays; Construct and Create Club for ages 8 and older at 5 p.m. second Thursdays; Family Night at 6 p.m. the last Thursday of the month. Home-school programs: 1 p.m. Thursday for grades K-2, 1:30 p.m. Thursday for grades 3-5, 2:30 p.m. Thursday for grades 6-12. 478-923-0128.

1201 Washington St., Perry. 10:15 a.m. Monday for ages 1-3; 11 a.m. Monday for ages 4 and younger; 10:15 a.m. Thursday for ages 3-5; Family Night at 6 p.m. second Tuesdays; Teen Night at 6 p.m. fourth Tuesdays. 478-987-3050.

206 Gunn Road, Centerville. Bedtime stories at 6:30 p.m. on first Tuesdays; 6 p.m. second Tuesdays for third- through sixth-graders; 6 p.m. third Tuesdays for ages 11-17; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for ages 2 and younger; 11:15 a.m. Wednesday for ages 2-3; and 10:30 a.m. Thursday for ages 3-5. Home-school program for grades K-12 at 2 p.m. Monday. 478-953-4500.

Thomas Public Library, 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Fort Valley: 11 a.m. Thursday for ages 18 months to 3 years; 4 p.m. the first Thursday of every month for ages 4-7 years, 478-825-1640. Byron Public Library, 105 W. Church St., Byron: 11 a.m. Wednesday for ages 18 months to 3 years; 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month for ages 4-7 years, 478-956-2200.

This story was originally published February 2, 2017 at 8:10 AM with the headline "Book events in Middle Georgia for the week of Feb. 5, 2017.."