SPECIAL

BINGO, for ages 8-18; 4 p.m. Thursdays, through July 17; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

"CATCH THE READING BUG!" Hawai'i State Public Library System Children's Summer Reading Program, runs through July 12. Children up to those entering Grade 6 can participate and receive reading incentives; contact your local library or go to www.librarieshawaii.org.

"iREAD," Hawai'i State Public Library System Teen Summer Reading Program, runs through July 12. Students entering seventh grade through 2008 high school graduates are eligible to participate, with a chance to win back-to-school shopping sprees at Pearlridge Center; contact your local library or go to www.librarieshawaii.org.

"BE KIND TO ANIMALS," with Billie Leuder of the Hawaiian Humane Society; 3 p.m. July 8; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.

"THE ROYAL TORCH," book discussion with The Kahuku Book Club by author Billie Beamer; 6:30 p.m. July 8; Kahuku Publlic & School Library; free; 293-8935.

"STORYTIME WITH MS. JOLENE," for ages 3-5; 10:30 a.m. July 9; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; free; 689-1204.

T-SHIRT DESIGNING WORKSHOP, for teens. Participants are requested to bring their own T-shirt; 2 p.m. July 9; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

MEET A HONOLULU FIREFIGHTER, find out what a firefighter does and what we can do to be safe; 10:30 a.m. July 10; Native Hawaiian Library, 458 Keawe St.; free; 535-1351.

"IT'S BOOK TIME WITH RONALD MCDONALD!" 10:30 a.m. July 10; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; free; 689-1204.

DAN KELIN, storyteller; 10 a.m. July 12; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.

"READING MAGIC," featuring Magician Alan Arita; 10:30 a.m. July 12; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

"DISCOVER ISLAND LEGENDS," with Dave Del Rocco; 11 a.m. July 12; Manoa Public Library; free; 988-0459.

BARRY MOSER: THE ART OF THE BOOK, exhibition featuring the works of Moser; through Aug. 3; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 general, $5 seniors (62 and older) and students (13 and older), free for military and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

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

HENRY ALLEN will perform music and sign his book "How to Play the Hawaiian Steel Guitar"; 1 p.m. July 6; Barnes and Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.

SHAWN STEIMAN will sign his book "The Hawai'i Coffee Book"; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; UH Urban Garden Center, Pearl City; free; 453-6050.

LANCE TOMINAGA will sign his book "The Hawai'i Sports Trivia Challenge"; 12-1 p.m. July 12; Borders, Windward Mall; free; 235-8789.

MARION LYMAN-MERSEREAU will sign her book "Eddie Wen' Go"; 2 p.m. July 12; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

DOLORIS COULTER COGAN will sign her book "We Fought the Navy and Won"; 4 p.m. July 12; Border, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. July 3; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.

"THE BUNGIE THE CLOWN SHOW," storytelling, magic, face painting, balloon animals and more; 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 1; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.

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 craft AND storytimE, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free; 737-3323.

Preschool craft AND storytimE, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.

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; 11 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.