Monday Essentials: St. Simons Book Authors At Decatur Library

Learn about the island. Jingle Davis and Benjamin Gallard, who wrote Island Time: An Illustrated History of St. Simons Island, Georgia, will talk about their book at 7:15 p.m. Monday at the Decatur Library. Free.

Flea market. There will be plenty of bargains at this sale sponsored by the United Methodist Children’s Home Auxiliary. Starts at 9 a.m. Friday at 500 S. Columbia Drive in Decatur. Free admission.

Sacred harp singing. You can learn early American hymns sung in this powerful, exuberant style. Beginners welcome. 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Emory Presbyterian Church at 1886 N. Decatur Road NE. Free.

Stories on the Square. This open mic for storytellers starts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Famous Pub at 2947 N. Druid Hills Road.

Public meetings. Decatur School Board at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Decatur Downtown Development Authority at 8 a.m. Friday.