Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mililani Public Library, beginning Internet classes covering basic Web search skills, 94-450 Makaimoimo St., Mililani; date and time will be scheduled when class reaches capacity of five; registration required. 627-7470.

FOR WRITERS

International Women's Writing Guild meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Borders-Waikele; public welcome.

Young Author’s Sharing Group meets 10 a.m. the second and last Wednesdays of each month at Borders-Waikele; students in grades one through six are welcome.

SIGNINGS

Fred E. Basten and Charles Phoenix, co-authors of "Leis, Luaus and Alohas: The Lure of Hawai‘i in the Fifties," a nostalgic look at Hawai‘i in the 1950s through historic photos and memorabilia, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Bestsellers Bookstore, 1001 Bishop St., Pauahi Tower. 528-2378.

Joan Clarke, author of "Family Traditions in Hawai‘i," a taste of traditions practiced by various island cultures, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, BookEnds, Kailua; 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Native Books and Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse; noon next Sunday, Borders-Ward Centre.

Dr. Gerald Jampolsky, author of "Short Cuts to God: Finding Peace Quickly Through Practical Spirituality," noon Saturday, Borders-Waikele.

Aryel Sanat, author of "The Inner Life of Krishnamurti," an attempt to explode the myths associated with this complex 20th-century figure, 2 p.m. today, Borders-Ward Centre.

Dayle Schear, psychic and author of "Believe," 7 p.m. Friday, Borders-Waikele; with a portion of sales proceeds going to the homeless and one free psychic question going to each buyer.

Keith Sherwood, teacher, lecturer, healer and author of "Chakra Therapy for Personal Growth and Healing," a guide to releasing energy blockages at chakra points to restore harmony, 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders Ward Centre.

READING GROUPS

Multicultural Readers Group, meets 6:30-8 p.m., fourth Monday of each month, 1802 Ke‘eaumoku St., American Association of University Women.

African American Literary Book Group discussions 6:30-8:30 p.m., second and fourth Mondays monthly, First Hawaiian Tower, 1132 Bishop St. No. 1404; reservations. 528-5037.

The Other Reading Group, meets 7 p.m., the last Tuesday of each month at Borders-Waikele to discuss the latest rage in popular fiction.

Chateaubriand Book Study Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Phoenix, 1251-B South King St. 593-1249.

Hawai‘i Film Fans discuss the best current films, 7 p.m., first and third Wednesday of each month at Borders-Ward Centre.

Science and Fantasy Fiction Readers Group, meets 7 p.m., last Thursday of every month, Borders-Ward Center.

FOR KEIKI

Merry Morning Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. every Tuesday in January, Mililani Public Library, 94-450 Makaimoimo St., Mililani.

BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; craft and storytime club, 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursdays; 7 p.m. Fridays; 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

KEIKI STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; Pajama Storytime with the Mouse, 7 p.m. Friday Borders-Waikele.

YOUNG AUTHOR’S SHARING GROUP, grades one through six, 10 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Borders-Waikele.

KIDS’ STORY CORNER, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Keiki Storytime/Kids Kraft Korner, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Children’s Amphitheater, Borders-Ward Centre; this Saturday’s storytime features "What a Wonderful World," a picture book based on Louis Armstrong’s song.

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