SPECIAL TO WINDWARD PEOPLE

BAMBOO RIDGE PRESS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, marking 30 years of publishing local authors and literature, with readings from "Morningside Heights: New York Stories," by Joe Tsujimoto, and "An Offering of Rice," by Mavis Hara, book signings and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; 596-8885.

BISHOP MUSEUM THIRD ANNUAL BOOK SALE, including rare, unpublished and out-of-print books, memoirs, bulletins and occasional papers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8, Bishop Museum, Paki Building, conference rooms; 848-4148.

HANALANI SCHOOLS BOOK FAIR: "The Book Fair Safari!," part of the school's annual craft fair, with books and interactive software, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, at the school, 94-294 Anania Drive, Mililani; free; Bonnie, 625-0737.

TEEN READ WEEK 2008, a series of annual literacy events for teens, parents, librarians, educators and booksellers; 831-6877, www.librarieshawaii.org:

• "MONKEY WATERFALL" and "BONES," with Nyla Fujii-Babb and Yukie Shiroma, respectively, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Kailua, Kona Public Library, Big Island.

DAVE & BUSTER'S MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE SERIES continues with staging of "The Glitch That Stole Christmas"; 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 29. Dave & Buster's; $36.95, with meal; reservations: 589-2215.

Keiki storytime with wally amos, story read-aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2 to 5; 10:30-11 a.m. Nov. 19 and Dec. 10; Kailua Public Library, under "The Reading Tree"; free; 266-9911.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, 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 SIGNINGS

Tamara Montgomery, Jodi Parry Belknap and Joseph D. Dodd, authors and illustrator of "TiQri, The Little Snow Fox, and Other Tales of the North Pacific," and "Kraken-Ka, the Komodo Dragon: A Tale of Indonesia," will sign books 3-6 p.m. Nov. 7, as part of the annual Queen Emma Summer Palace Island Authors' Book Sale, Queen Emma Summer Palace; 595-3167, and at an interactive Story Hour for ages 3-7 (with masks from the "TiQri" book's CD), 11 a.m. Nov. 8; Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall; 221-5343.

AUTHORS KEVIN WHITTON, "Green Hawai'i," CHRISTINE LE, "The Hawai'i Snowman," and MATTHEW KAOPIO, "Hawaiian Family Album," will sign copies of their books at the Queen Emma Summer Palace Island Authors' Book Sale, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 7; Queen Emma Summer Palace; 732-1709.

Bill Riddle will sign copies of his book " Dead Downwind: Ten Harrowing Days That Changed Aviation History," 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 8, Bookends, Kailua; 261-1996.

FOR KEIKI

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

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for children ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 10; Hawai'i Kai Public Library; free; 397-5833.

FALL STORYTIME, stories, sing-along songs, finger plays and more for ages 3-5; 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 26; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; free; 689-1204.

FALL PUZZLETIMES, with educational board puzzles, storytime, songs, fingerplays and activities, for ages 11/2-3, with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 21; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

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 through Dec. 18; Wai'anae Public Library; free; 697-7868.

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, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older; 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

Toddler storytime, books, finger plays, matching games and songs, for ages 2-3; 10 a.m. Tuesdays; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

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.

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 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.

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.