SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, paperbacks for 25 cents, others at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.

Wizard's Chess Game, Quidditch for Muggles Match, play with giant chess pieces, 10:30-11:30 a.m. today, followed by "Harry Potter" Quidditch matches for ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11 and older; Kaimuki Public Library; free. 733-8422.

Poetry Slam Workshop for Teens, Youth Speaks Hawai'i workshops in written and spoken word for students 13-19 with members of HawaiiSlam team, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Richard Murphy discusses and signs "Coral Reefs: Cities Under the Sea," 7 p.m. Monday, followed by a viewing of the film "Oasis of the Pacific: Time is Running Out," at 8 p.m., Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort's ballroom, Big Island. (808) 887-6411.

Jim Wageman signs "A Literary Lei: Flowers & Plants of Hawai'i," noon Saturday, Borders Express, Windward Mall, Kane'ohe. 235-8044.

Raj Kumar signs "The Secrets of Health and Healing," 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction and Booksigning, Stuart Coleman, Sandy Hall, Dale Hope and Tim De LaVega sign their books, 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i All-Collectors Show 2005, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and July 24 at the Blaisdell; $4 adults, $2 children 7-11. 941-9754.

FOR WRITERS

Writers', Poets', Playwrights' Group, share and discuss your work, 6 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Courage in Creative Writing, Kimberly Dark leads a workshop on writing in the first person including memoirs, letters, journals and creative non-fiction, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Village; $45. (808) 967-8222.

Windward Community College seeks former students and faculty or others affiliated with the campus with memories, stories and art to share for the 25th anniversary edition of the college's literary and art journal, Rain Bird. Submissions may be poetry, essays, prose or songs written by the individual or shared by tape or through an interview with current staff. Entry forms available at Hale Akoakoa on campus or downloaded from www.wcc.hawaii.edu/rainbird. Deadline for entries is Sept. 23.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Mondays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for keiki 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Young Readers: Magic Tree House Club, young readers, ages 6-9, discuss Mary Pope Osborne's "Revolutionary War on Wednesday," 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-4, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Saturday Storytimes, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Saturday Morning Storytime, for kids of all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Lit Beat, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.