SPECIAL EVENTS

Book Sale, paperbacks for 25 cents each and other items at low prices, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; sponsored by the Friends of Pearl City Library; free. 453-6566.

"Come Together @ Your Library," events for National Library Week, today-Saturday, at O'ahu and Neighbor Island Public Libraries. Programs include keiki events such as storytelling, puppets, movies and adult programs such as booksignings, performance art, crafts, music, health and exercise, at various times and locations. Call your local library for a complete schedule.

"McDermott in Motion," storytelling by Nyla Fujii-Babb and dance by Yukie Shiroma bring life to the picture book art of Gerald McDermott, 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wahiawa Public Library and 3 p.m. Friday, Pearl City Public Library; free. Call your library for details.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, free slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron, and Lyz, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 387-9664.

Joseph Stanton and Kerry Porre read their poetry, 6 p.m. Thursday, Hawai'i State Library courtyard; free. 586-3500.

Youth Speaks Hawaii Monthly Slam, doors open and poet sign-in at 3 p.m. Saturday, show begins at 3:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

Mana Hawai'i: the Spirit of Hawai'i Nei, grand opening of the Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i store, 5 p.m. Saturday, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Walk; free. 596-8885.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Darien Hsu Gee (Mia King) signs "Good Things," and Darrin Gee signs "The Seven Principles of Golf," 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thelma Parker Memorial Library, Waimea, Big Island; part of National Library Week with pupu, keiki crafts and prizes; free. (808) 887-6067.

Joseph Stanton reads from and signs "A Field Guide to the Wildlife of Suburban O'ahu," 7 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323); also, noon Saturday, Borders, Pearlridge (487-1818).

Kathleen Porter signs "Ageless Spine, Lasting Health," noon Saturday, Borders Ward Centre (591-8995) and 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders Waikele (676-6699).

David Choo signs "Lunch Break: Honolulu: 65 Great Places to Beat the Clock," noon Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Elaine Masters and Jeff Pagay sign "Footloose the Mongoose and the Jumping Flea," "Kama'aina Gecko" and "Momi: A Hawaiian Mermaid in the Land of Delight," noon Saturday, Hickham Exchange. 423-1304.

Robert Frutos signs "Photographing Nature in Hawai'i," 1 p.m. Saturday, Kona Stories, Big Island. (808) 324-0350.

Deter Mueller-Dombois signs "Hawai'i: The Fires of Life," 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

Self-Publishing Workshop, presentation by Rich Budnick on the pros and cons of self-publishing, how to print, market and distribute your book, 1 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free. 737-3323.

Writers', Poets' and Playwrights' Group, 6 p.m. today, Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Aloha Performing Arts Company seeks scripts of any length and on any subject for the Aug. 15-18 Original Play Festival. Plays chosen for the festival will be mounted as staged readings, with minimal rehearsal and simple technical presentation. Submit three copies of typewritten plays without author name (include a sperate cover sheet with author's name and contact information) to: APAC OPF XIV, PO Box 794, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Additional requirements: (808) 322-9924. Postmark deadline is May 21.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, stories, fingerplays, song for children, 2-3 years, 10 a.m. Mondays, through April 23, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

Pre-School Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Waipahu Public Library's C.O. Andy Anderson Room. 675-0358.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323); and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center (949-7307).

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. 949-7307.

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Keiki Reading Room in Gallery 31 (lower level of Banyan Court); for 12 and younger and their parents; free for children, included with admission price of $7 for parents. 532-8700.

Preschool Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 23, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Pre-School Storytime, read aloud stories, sing-along songs and a simple craft for children, 3-5 years, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through April 25, Wahiawa Public Library. 622-6345.

Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays through April 28, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Storytime and Activities, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and a craft, 10 a.m. Saturdays through May 26, Waialua Public Library; free. 637-8286.

Saturday Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323) and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center (949-7307).

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055 islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line.