Lit beat
CLOSURES
OLD MANOA PUBLIC LIBRARY, ALOHA BOOK SALE; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 25, and 1-4 p.m. July 26, at the now-closed facility, 2716 Woodlawn Drive. (See item below.)
NEW INTERIM MANOA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK BRIGADE, volunteer effort to carry books from old facility to interim library (two portable rooms at Noelani Elementary School), 9 a.m. Aug. 1, from old location (including Hawaiian blessing, Boy Scout book procession and "sneak preview"); information, 831-6878
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
SPECIAL
"Father Damien: A Bit of Taro, A Piece of Fish and a Glass of Water," a book written by former Hawai'i residents Anwei and Henry Law, unveiling 3 to 5 p.m. July 19, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; information, 783-2665.
"The Little Koa Church," a history of Imiola Congregational Church in Waimea on the Big Island, book unveiling with author Paul Clark, at annual Makua Laiana Hymn Festival, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25 at the church. Information: www.blurb.com.
"KARATE: FROM OKINAWA TO HAWAI'I," exhibition of karate images of 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.
KAHUKU "TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY" series, "Be Creative Workshop: Christmas in July," on making a Christmas wreath and decorations; 6:30 p.m. July 21; Kahuku Public and School Library main reading area; suitable for ages 5 and older; free; 293-8935.
"PICKLE LADY'S PASSION FOR PICKLES," cooking demonstration, best suited for ages 12 and older (but all ages welcome), by cookbook author Leonora Ching, 6:30 p.m. July 21, 'Aina Haina Public Library (information, 377-2456), and 6:30 p.m. July 23, Kailua Public Library (information, 266-9911).
SUMMER READING PROGRAM STORYTELLING SESSIONS, various state library branches; appropriate for all ages; information, 831-6877:
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.
LANIAKEA (Richards Street) YWCA BROWN-BAG LUNCH BOOK CLUB, noon-1:30 p.m. third Tuesday monthly; information, 538-7061.
BOOK SIGNING
CHILDREN'S AUTHOR Dr. Terry Carolan will sign her new book, "A President from Hawai'i," with readings by Amy Hanaiali'i, and music by Keli'i Kaneali'i, at local Barnes & Noble stores: 12 p.m. July 19, Ala Moana; 3 p.m. July 19, Kahala; 11 a.m. July 25, Kahului; and 4 p.m. July 25, Lahaina; information, 223-6040 or www.bananapatchpress.com.
ONGOING
BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a library fundraising project, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; 536-4174.
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.
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.
TINY TALES FOR TINY TOTS, 9-9:45 and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays through July 18, Kalihi-Palama Public Library, for ages 4 and under with a parent or caregiver; free. 832-3466.
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.
KEIKI STORYTIME, for ages 3 and older, 9:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays, through July 15, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.
AROUND THE WORLD WEDNESDAYS, exploring the continents through stories and crafts, limited to 15 students, kindergarten-third grade, 3:30-4:40 p.m. Wednesdays through July 22, Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free. 832-3466.
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.
KEIKI PUZZLETIME, for ages 1 1/2-3, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, 9:30-10 a.m. Thursdays, through July 16, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.
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.
