SPECIAL

"NATURAL REMEDIES OF INDIA," book discussion with The Kahuku Book Club; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

"A VISIT TO CHICAGO'S ART INSTITUTE," DVD presentation; 1 p.m. Aug. 22; 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; through Oct. 31; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.

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

LANCE TOMINAGA will sign his book "The Hawai'i Sports Trivia Challenge"; 1 p.m. Aug. 17; Borders, Pearlridge; free; 487-1818.

VICTORIA NALANI KNEUBUHL, book signing of "Murder Casts a Shadow," reading by the author and friends, performance by Ku'uipo Kumukahi, light refreshments; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. Also, author will sign her book at 12 p.m. Aug. 23 at Borders, Pearlridge; free; 597-8967 (Native Books), 487-1818 (Borders).

ROBERT SCHEER will give a short talk, followed by Q-and-A session, and sign his book, "The Pornography of Power"; 11 a.m. Aug. 23; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 944-3135.

J.A. FLYNN will sign her book "Gumboots, Lesson Plans and Hot Rugby Nights"; 2 p.m. Aug. 23; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

SHAWN STEIMAN will sign his book "The Hawai'i Coffee Book"; 2-3 p.m. Aug. 23; Borders, Pearlridge; free; 487-1818.

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 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.

FALL STORYTIMES, sing-alongs and other activities, for ages 3 and older with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Aug. 20-Nov. 19; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

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 STORYTIME, stories read aloud, sing-along songs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Thursdays Aug. 21-Dec. 18; Wai'anae Public Library; free; 697-7868.

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

FALL PUZZLETIMES, with educational board puzzles, storytime, songs, fingerplays and activities, for ages 1 1/2 to 3, with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays Aug. 21-Nov. 21; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

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.