Lit Beat
SPECIAL
NATIONAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION MEETING, with manuscript critique. Bring at least eight copies of one manuscript, five pages or fewer; 7 p.m. Sept. 2; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 845-9585.
"GROWING WITH INTENTION," part of the 2008 Hawai'i Agriculture Conference with a lecture and book signing by Paul Roberts, author of "The End of Food"; 7 p.m. Sept. 4; Hawai'i Convention Center; $10 general, $5 students; 947-2914.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF HAWAI'I BOOK AND MEDIA SALE, with books, music, VHS cassettes and DVDs; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6; Bill's Bookmobile, 690 Pohukaina St.; free; 536-4174.
"KEY INGREDIENTS," with Cyndy Pratt and students of Kapolei High School Culinary Arts Program; 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050, www.keyingredients.org.
"SENIOR SAFETY," program on how seniors can learn how to be street-safe; 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6; 'Aina Haina Public Library; free; 377-2456.
FALL BOOK SALE, by The Friends of 'Ewa Beach Library; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 6; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; free; 689-1204.
"THE MAGIC OF LILIHA," featuring Magic Mark of Abracadabra; 1 p.m. Sept. 6; Liliha Public Library; free; 587-7577.
"WORDS ABOUT ME," readings from young authors to benefit Children's Literacy Programs in Hawai'i, part of the Kids Talk Story program presented by The Learning for a Lifetime Foundation, Inc.; 4 p.m. Sept. 18; Wai'oli Tea Room, Manoa; $45; 277-2503, www.kidstalkstory.com.
"NINE IS THE NEW LUCKY NUMBER," The Friends of Waialua Library will showcase nine Hawai'i artists, all of whom either live, work or have lived on the North Shore; through Oct. 31; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.
Youth Speaks Hawai'i, slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron and Lyz; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 387-9664.
"Talk Story Radio," weekly radio show hosted by Jeff Gere; 5:30 p.m. Mondays; broadcast on KTUH 90.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays; www.talkstoryradio.com.
BOOK SIGNING
MARION LYMAN-MERSEREAU will read and sign her book "Eddie Wen' Go"at the following places in Hilo; free:
KEVIN WHITTON will sign his book "Green Hawai'i"; 2 p.m. Sept. 6; Borders, Pearlridge; free; 487-1818.
FOR KEIKI
Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.
Keiki storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; Borders, Waikele; free; 676-6699.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.
Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for children 12 and younger and their parents; 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for children, included with $7 admission for parents; 532-8700.
TODDLER STORYTIME, stories, fingerplays, sing-along songs and games for ages 1 1/2 to 3, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Tuesdays Sept. 2-Oct. 28; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.
FALL STORYTIMES, sing-alongs and other activities, for ages 3 and older with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 19; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.
Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.
FALL STORYTIME, stories, sing-along songs, finger plays and more for ages 3-5; 10::30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays Sept. 3-Nov. 26; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; free; 689-1204.
Keiki storytimE, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5; 4 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free; 733-8488.
PLAY MORNINGS, for keiki ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Sept. 28; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, stories read aloud, sing-along songs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18; Wai'anae Public Library; free; 697-7868.
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME, for ages 3 and older; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.
FALL PUZZLETIMES, with educational board puzzles, storytime, songs, fingerplays and activities, for ages 1 1/2 to 3, with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 21; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.
SATURDAY STORYTIME, for ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.
Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
