Lit Beat
SPECIAL
EDUCATORS APPRECIATION WEEKEND, with discounts on personal or classroom purchases for current or retired educators, through Oct. 5, Borders Ward Centre; 591-8995.
"GET YOUR FAMILY LEGAL AFFAIRS ORGANIZED," presentation by attorney Scott Suzuki, suitable for adults; 6 p.m. Oct. 7; Kaimuki Public Library, adult reading room; free; 733-8422
Also: "KEY INGREDIENTS: AMERICA BY FOOD," a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit, exploring the connections between Americans and the foods they produce, prepare, preserve and present; through Oct. 18, library hours, Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.Ma'o Organic Farms staff and student interns will discuss the large-scale organic farming business in Hawai'i, and how they teach the public about sustainable growing, 7 p.m. Oct. 7.; free; 693-7050.
"A MYSTERY WOMEN'S RIGHTS MOVIE," 1-2 p.m. Oct. 9, Kahuku Library; free; Kahuku Library; 293-8935.
STATE LIBRARY FALL CHILDREN'S STORYTELLING SERIES, featuring national and local storytellers; free; 831-6877:
HAWAI'I LITERACY ORIENTATION 9-11 a.m. Oct. 11; Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, Nanakuli; followed by training, 11:30-3:30 (training continues 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and 15); free; 537-6706.
DAVE & BUSTER'S MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE SERIES continues with staging of "The Glitch That Stole Christmas"; 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 25, and Nov. 15 and 29. Dave & Buster's; $36.95, with meal; reservations: 589-2215.
"SINGGALOT: THE TIES THAT BIND," photo exhibit highlighting the history and legacy of Filipino-Americans, in observance of Filipino-American History Month, library hours; Hawai'i State Library; through Oct. 25; free; 586-3499. Also: "Growing Up Filipino in Hawai'i," panel discussion, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 11.
"NINE IS THE NEW LUCKY NUMBER," The Friends of Waialua Library will showcase nine Island artists, all of whom live, work or have lived on the North Shore; through Oct. 31; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.
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
JOHN WYTHE WHITE, author of "A High and Beautiful Wave," will sign his book, 2 p.m. Oct. 5, Borders Ward Centre; 732-1709.
SUSAN YUEN, will autograph her book, "Hawai'i's Bento Box Cookbook," 2 p.m., Oct. 5, Borders Waikele; 732-1709.
HONOLULU SYMPHONY "MEET THE MUSICIAN" SERIES, featuring concertmaster Ignace (Iggy) Jang, with preview/discussion of the upcoming concert; 7 p.m. Oct. 6; Borders Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
NATIONAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION, Honolulu chapter, sponsors guest speaker, Fran Kramer, fiction editor and author, discussing"The Gatekeeper: An Editor's Role in Fiction Writing; 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Borders Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
KATHLEEN NORRIS autographs her book, "Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks and a Writer's Life," 7 p.m. Oct. 9; Borders Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
"WOMEN OF THE PACIFIC — INSPIRATION AND PROVOCATIVE STORIES," discussion by Rose Ram and Dr. Debbie Hippolite-Wright, suitable for ages 12 and older; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Kahuku Library; free; Kahuku Library; 293-8935.
FOR KEIKI
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, with Ms. Jolene, for stories read aloud, sing-along songs and crafts, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 22; Wahiawa Public Library; free; 622-5345.
TODDLER STORYTIME, stories, fingerplays, sing-along songs and games for ages 11/2-3, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 28; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AND ACTIVITIES, with Ms. Christine, for stories read aloud and sing-along songs, followed by playtime activities for ages 3-5, must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11:15 a.m. through Oct. 28; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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 read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2 to 5; 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.
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.
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