SPECIAL

"KIDS TALK STORY," a literacy program workshop; noon, Aug. 10; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; free; www.kidstalkstory.com.

BOOK DISCUSSION, with Jo Piltz on the book "Three Cups of Tea" written by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin; 6:15 p.m. Aug. 11; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.

"THE SHADOW OF THE WIND," book discussion with The Kahuku Book Club; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

NINE IS THE NEW LUCKY NUMBER, The Friends of Waialua Library will showcase nine Hawai'i artists, all of whom either live, work or have lived on the North Shore; Aug. 14-Oct. 31, opening reception 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 14; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.

"PATHWAY TO HOME OWNERSHIP," educational seminar for adults; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Kailua Public Library, under the Reading Tree; free; 266-9911.

"WOMEN'S POWER," screening of a film by Max Dashu; 7 p.m. Aug. 14; Revolution Books, 2626 S. King St.; free; 944-3106.

"EMPOWERED BY THE PEN," workshop with Tom Peek; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 16; Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $60; register: 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, 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.

"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.

BOOK SIGNING

MARION LYMAN-MERSEREAU will sign her book "Eddie Wen' Go"; 1 p.m. Aug. 10; the Wedding Cafe, Manoa Marketplace; free; 988-1005.

CHERYL CHEE TSUTSUMI will sign her book "The New-Wave Mai Tai"; 2 p.m. Aug. 10; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

DAVID RENSIN will sign his book "All For A Few Perfect Waves: The Audacious Life and Legend of Rebel Surfer Miki Dora; 12-1:30 p.m. Aug. 11; Bestsellers Books & Music, Bishop Square; free; 528-2378, www.hawaiibestseller.com.

VICTORIA NALANI KNEUBUHL will sign her book "Murder Casts a Shadow," a portion of sales to benefit Manoa Heritage Center; 2 p.m. Aug. 16; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; free; 949-7307.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

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 ages 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.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

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.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME, for ages 3 and older; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.

SATURDAY STORYTIME, for ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

Send announcements, 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.