Lit beat
SPECIAL
"A STORY WITH FOUR CHARACTERS," four storytellers — Jeff Gere, Kuniko Yamamoto, Alton Chung and Lopaka Kapanui — with different styles, cultures and creative backgrounds, convene to talk story; 7-9 p.m. Oct. 13; The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10; 521-2903.
HAWAI'I KAI PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKSALE, with "gently-used" books, CDs, DVDs, videos and audiobooks (most less than $2); 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11, at the library; information, 397-5833.
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE HAWAII ANNUAL BOOK SALE of children's and young adults' books; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Krauss Hall, fishpond courtyard; fundraiser for Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawai'i's Children; free, parking fee reimbursed; 373-9522.
FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH photo and art display, sponsored by the Filipino-American Historical Society of Hawai'i; library hours, Hawai'i state library; through Oct. 31; free; information, 586-3499.
STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2009: A HAWAIIAN CULTURAL TRADITION, hosted by kumu hula and Maui Arts and Cultural Center programs director Hokulani Holt, and featuring storytellers Nalani Kanaka'ole, Kekuhi Keali'ikanaka'ole, Tom Cummings and Kalama Cabigon; 3-5 p.m. Oct. 17; at the center's Schaefer International Gallery; also art presentation by 'Iao Intermediate School 7th-graders; free; 808-243-4232.
UPCOMING
HOW TO DECORATE A CAKE, with local wedding cake creator Kanani Casey, one of a series of Tuesday Night at the Library programs; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13; Kahuku Public and School Library conference room; suitable for ages 12 and older; free; information, 293-8935.
SING ALONG WITH UNCLE WAYNE (Watkins), an early childhood educator and children's advocate, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 14, Hawai'i Kai Public Library; appropriate for children of all ages, with parent/caregiver; information, 397-5833..
TEEN READ WEEK, annual American Library Association literacy initiative, for teens, their parents, librarians, educators, and booksellers; featuring award-wining storyteller Alton Chung, Ohio storyteller Lyn Ford, C.R. Greywolf (a Native American and medieval armorer), the Tau Dance Theater, University of Hawai'i Dance Ensemble and 'ukulele maker Bob Gleason; for ages 12 and older; information, www.librarieshawaii.org. This week:
LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: The Kalihi-Palama and Kapolei public libraries have discontinued their passport application services because of recent budget cuts. That service remains available at the Hawai'i State Library's Federal Documents Section (586-3477) and Waialua Public Library (637-4876, by appointment). Information: www.librarieshawaii.org/services/passport1.htm.
MOUNTAIN VIEW (BIG ISLAND) PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY, previously scheduled to be closed Oct. 2-22, will remain open using proceeds of the Keep Your Library Open fundraising campaign.
PAHALA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Big Island) closed for construction. No book drop, 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.
ONGOING
BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a bargain book/video store run as a library fundraiser, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; information, 536-4174.
PLAY READING GROUP, with discussion and dramatic readings, 6 p.m. second Friday monthly First Unitarian Church; free; bring snacks to share; information, 526-1191.
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
WAIPAHU KEIKI STORYTIME, for children 3-5 years old (with adult supervision), including stories, songs and puzzles/educational toys/crafts activities; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 13, Waipahu Public Library, C.O. Andy Anderson Room; free; information, 675-0358.
KAILUA KEIKI STORYTIME, with stories, fingerplays and crafts, for ages 2-5, 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 4, and Nov. 18-Dec. 16, Kailua Public Library; information, 266-9911.
TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, sing-alongs, fingerplays and games (also toddler fun time with toys and puzzles); for ages 1 1/2 to 3 years old (with adult supervision), 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 24; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.
"TODDLER TIME" STORYTIME, for babies and toddlers (with caregivers), with stories, rhymes, sing-alongs, and puzzles; 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 24, Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; free; information, 586-3510.
KAIMUKI CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, for children preschool age and older, with stories, fingerplays, rhymes and craft session; 10:30-11 a.m. Sundays, through-Dec. 6; information, 733-8422.
HAWAI'I KAI PUBLIC LIBRARY FALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, free; library meeting room; information, 397-5833:
SATURDAY KEIKI STORYTIME, for children 3 and older (with adult supervision), including stories, songs and rhymes, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; free; information, 586-3510.
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, stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5, 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free. 733-8488.
