Email event details along with a contact phone number to books@thestate.com.

URBAN READERS BOOK CLUB: 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Richland County Public Library, main branch, 1431 Assembly St. Discussion of “Love, Honor and Betray” by Kimberla Lawson Roby. Call (803) 929-3457.

“LET’S TALK ABOUT IT” BOOK SERIES: 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Sumter County Library, 111 North Harvin St., Sumter. The series kicks off with “Ceremony” by Leslie Marmon Silko. Participants will read five books over two months and meet for discussions led by a scholar from an in-state University. Scheduled meetings are at 6 p.m. Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18. Call (803) 773-7273.

BOOKSIGNING: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Richland County Public Library, main branch, 1431 Assembly St. Former Yankee star and University of South Carolina Coach Bobby Richardson will sign copies of his new book “Impact Player: Leaving a Lasting Legacy on and off the Field.” (No signing of memorabilia; books only). Call (803) 929-3457.

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP: 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Bank of America Room at the Richland County Public Library, main branch, 1431 Assembly St. This month’s discussion is “On Happiness” by Aristotle. Call (803) 929-3457.

LUNCH AND LEARN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday at the South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate St. Sandy Knowles of the Talking Book Services at the S.C. State Library will be the guest speaker. Free. Call (803) 734-8666.

SOUTH CAROLINA WRITERS’ WORKSHOP: The registration deadline is Oct. 17. Conference will be Oct. 19-21 at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, Myrtle Beach. Call (803) 738-9062; www.myscww.org/conference.