See a comprehensive list of literary events at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife.

SPECIAL

HAWAI'I KAI JAYCEES BOOK CLUB monthly meeting 12 p.m. April 26, Borders Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

"DISRUPTIVE READINGS BY THREE ASIAN-AMERICAN POETS," Tamiko Beyer, Ching-In Chen and Soham Patel, 3 p.m. April 26; Revolution Books; 944-3106.

"MUSUBI MAN," Honolulu Theatre for Youth's local-style version of "The Gingerbread Man," library production:

• 3 p.m., April 27, Pearl City Public Library; 453-6566.

• 6 p.m. April 29; Kalihi-Palama Public Library; 832-3466.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, special free programs; information, 831-6877:

• "Island Kine Stories," by local actress Janice Terukina, 10:30 a.m. April 29, Hawai'i Kai Public Library.

• Honoka'a High School Jazz Band performance; 5 p.m. April 29; Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library, Waimea, Hawai'i.

"WORD ART: POETRY IN MOTION," poetry slam for young adults age 12 and older, emceed and featuring Jocelyn Ng, local poetry slam champion; 3-4 p.m. April 29; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

"WRITING FOR THE TRIBE: an Evening with Witi Ihimaera," University of Hawai'i visiting writer, the first Maori writer to publish a novel and collections of short stories; with a reading, video showing and film adaptation; 7:30 p.m. April 29, UH-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom; 956-3088.

HAWAII LITERACY ORIENTATION, for volunteers who want to learn to teach adults to read, 9-11 a.m. May 2, Island Pacific Academy, Kapolei; registration, 537-6706 ; information: www.hawaiiliteracy.org.

"MOONLIGHT MAGIC," annual wine, pupu and silent auction fundraiser for Read To Me International Foundation, this year honoring Hawai'i Pizza Hut and Henry Katsuda for contributions to children's literacy; 6-8 p.m. May 2, Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohi'a Dining Hall; tickets, $100; 955-7600.

HONOLULU SYMPHONY "MEET THE MUSICIAN" SERIES, featuring clarinetists Jim Moffitt and Norm Foster; 7 p.m. May 4; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

TODDLER PUZZLETIME, a new program for ages 3 and younger, with stories, songs, fingerplays and educational puzzles; 10:30 a.m. May 7, Hawai'i Kai Library; free; 397-5833.

"JUST THE FREE STUFF: COMPUTERS 101," a monthly series of computer workshops for beginning adult users; 8:30-9:45 a.m. May 11 (Facebook basics) and June 8 (creating a blog); Kapolei Public Library, second-floor adult nonfiction computer area; 693-7050.

CHARLES DARWIN BOBBLEHEAD SALES LIBRARY FUNDRAISER, marking 200th anniversary of Darwin's birthday, through May 17, University of Hawai'i Hamilton Library, first-floor business window; $25; 956-7203.

BOOK SIGNINGS

MICHAEL HERR signs his collection of books, including "The Bones of Kuhina Nui," and "The Old Queen's Treasure," 2 p.m. April 26; Border's Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

COLLIE BUDDZ performs and autographs his CD, "Collie Buddz," 4 p.m. May 2; Border's Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

RODNEY CAZIMERO performs and autographs his CD, "Kohala Moon," 8 p.m. May 2; Border's Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

ONGOING

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a fundraising project of Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; 536-4174.

ADULT PAPER CRAFTS OPPORTUNITY for making cards, decorations, scrapbooks, tags, etc., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., fourth Saturday monthly (except May and December), Kalihi-Palama Public Library auditorium; table space and some electrical access provided (bring supplies and snacks); registration, 832-3466.

"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.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, 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.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10 a.m. Mondays through April 27 (except holidays); Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Room for Children; free; 586-3510.

CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 16; Kaimuki Public Library, Children's Room; free; 733-8422.

PEARL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME/CRAFT SESSIONS, with stories, songs, activities and crafts for children 3 and older with parent/caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 13; Adult Reading Room; 453-6566.

TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and playtime, for ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 13; 'Ewa Beach Public and School Library; free; 689-1204.

"PUZZLETIME: A TODDLER STORYTIME," with educational board puzzle play, age-appropriate storytime, sing-alongs and activities, for ages 1 to 3; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 14; Pearl City Public Library, Children's Room; 453-6566.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older; 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

Toddler storytime, books, finger plays, matching games and songs, for ages 2-3; 10 a.m. Tuesdays; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

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.

Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

Keiki storytimE, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

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.

Send announcements, at least 10 days before event, 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.