Writer Bobbie Hinman will read from "The Knot Fairy" and "The Sock Fairy," and introduce her new book, "The Belly Button Fairy," 3:30 p.m. Friday at Howard County Library's Elkridge branch, 6540 Washington Blvd. Visitors can come dressed in fairy garb, sing songs, explore writing ideas and more. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Call 410-313-5085 for more information.