MARQUETTE — From 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Peter White Public Library Community Room in Marquette, three-time Michigan Notable Book writer John Smolens will read from his new collection of short stories, “Possession(s),” accompanied by special musical guest Bill Hart.

The stories in the collection explore the fears, doubts and uncertainties of the human condition, from the shores of Lake Superior to streets of 19th-century Paris. There is no admission charge. Adults, seniors and teens.

For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.