UPCOMING

"HAWAIIAN HERBS #6," continuing informational program focused on Hawaiian herbs located around the Kahuku school, 6 p.m. Aug. 18, and Campus Walk, 7 a.m. Aug. 22; Kahuku Public and School Library, conference room; information, 293-8935

EYES OF HAWAII PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB slide show and commentary on recent club visit to China, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Hawai'i State Library, first floor reading room; free; suitable for all ages; information, 586-3499.

"DIGGING FOR YOUR ROOTS" free genealogy workshop for adults, including information on free library and online resources available; 10:30 a.m. Aug. 22, Kapolei Public Library; reservations, 693-7050.

"KARATE: FROM OKINAWA TO HAWAI'I," exhibit of karate images from prewar Hawai'i, from the collection of the Hawaii Karate Museum, through Aug. 28, library hours, UH-Manoa's Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; free; open to the public; information, 988-8688.

BOOK A BRIGHTER FUTURE, Macy's fundraiser for Read Aloud America national children's reading program, ($3 donation gets $10 coupon off next $50 purchase or more), through Aug. 31, local Macy's stores; information, 531-1985.

PAHALA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Big Island) closed through approximately mid-August for construction of improvements. No book drop, summer reading programs or passport application service. Temporary extended hours at Na'alehu Public Library. Information: 831-6877

ESSAY CONTESTS

ESSAY CONTEST, for grades 5-8, about the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, sponsored by the Aloha Chapter, National Society For the Daughters of the American Revolution. Entries accepted through January; for information, e-mail DAR.AmHistory@yahoo.com.

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST, for grades 9-12, prize of $1,200 and paid lodging and transportation to Washington, D.C., in October 2010, to read prize-winning essay on Columbus Day, sponsored by Aloha Chapter, National Society For the Daughters of the American Revolution. Entries accepted through January; e-mail DAR.AmHistory@yahoo.com.

BOOK SIGNINGS

TOM COFFMAN will read from and sign the new edition of "Nation Within: The History of the American Occupation of Hawai'i," 2 p.m. Aug. 16, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; information, 596-8885, www.hawaiinationwithin.com.

KATHRYN WADDELL TAKARA will read from and sign her new collection of poetry, "Pacific Raven: Hawai'i Poems," 1-3 p.m. Aug. 22, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; information, 808-276-6864.

GAELLEN QUINN will sign copies of "The Last Aloha," about the final days of the Hawaiian monarchy, 1 p.m. Aug. 22, Barnes & Noble Books-Ala Moana, and 2 p.m. Aug. 23, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; information, www.gaellenquinn.com, or 596-8885

ONGOING

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a library fundraising project, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; 536-4174.

YWCA BROWN-BAG LUNCH BOOK CLUB, noon-1:30 p.m. third Tuesday monthly; Laniakea (old Richards Street) YWCA; information, 538-7061.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, slam poetry workshops, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

FOR KEIKI

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

Keiki storytime, stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older, 10-10:45 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays through Aug. 30, Kapolei Public Library; free. 693-7050.

TODDLER STORYTIME, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free. 973-1099.

Keiki storytime, with books, games and songs, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele; free. 676-6699. Also, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Mililani Public Library; free. 627-7470.

Read Me a Story, for children 12 and under and their parents, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts; children included with parent's $7 admission. 532-8700.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Mililani Public Library; free. 627-7470.

Preschool storytimE, stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5, 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free. 733-8488.