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Artist and author Douglas LaMarche will discuss healing through art at 8 p.m. Saturday at Borders Books & Music, 14651 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.

LaMarche bases much of his work on his own life. He suffered a severe fall when he was a teenager and has used a wheelchair most of his life since. An exhibition of LaMarche’s work, “The Sunman--Painting with Light,” is on display at the store through April 1.

Herbalists Mary L. Wulff-Tilford and Gregory Tilford will discuss their book, “All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Author Victoria Secunda discusses her book, “Losing Your Parents, Finding Your Self: The Defining Turning Point of Adult Life,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. (818) 728-6593.

* Singer-songwriters David Piper and Larry Marciano will perform tonight at Exile Books & Music, 14925 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Show time is 8 p.m. and there’s a $5 cover charge. (818) 986-6409.

* Author Sean Stewart will sign “Galveston” and “Mockingbird” at 2 p.m. Sunday at Dangerous Visions, 13563 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. (818) 986-6963.

* The Screenwriter’s Workshop at Bookstar, 12136 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The session will focus on the step outline process. (818) 505-9528.

* Friends of the Granada Hills Branch Library will hold a used book sale Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 10640 Petit Ave. (818) 368-5688.