The Early Word: Armchair/Shotgun at Greenlight Bookstore

1. Members of the publishing world discuss the changing mode of distribution and dissemination of new works, with the literary journal, , at the leading edge of a changing industry. , 686 Fulton St. 7:30 p.m. Free.

2. Co-hosted by Urban Word, is a monthly open mic series for teen poets, spoken word artists, emcees, scholars and activists to share their powerful and important voices. Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza. 5 p.m. Free.

3. The transit blog Second Avenue Sagas makes the case for a permanent extention of the G Train south to Church Avenue.

4. In case you missed it: a plan to "calm traffic" moves forward.

5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.