SPECIAL

EDUCATORS APPRECIATION WEEKEND, with discounts on personal or classroom purchases for current or retired educators, Oct. 3-5, Borders Ward Centre (Special reception, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 3); 591-8995.

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH, through Sept. 30, Pearl City Public Library; those younger than 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian, with valid ID; free; 453-6566.

"WE GO EAT" AUTHORS BOOK FAIR, with readings from the authors who contributed to "We Go Eat: A Mixed Plate From Hawai'i's Food Culture," 1-2 p.m. Sept. 28, Barnes & Noble Ala Moana; part of the all-day store book fair, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; free; 732-5402.

HAWAII KAI JAYCEES BOOK CLUB, meets to discuss "Wheel of Darkness" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, 12 p.m., Sept. 28; Borders Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

"THE ART OF STORY," discussion by film producer Margaret South, one of a series of presentations, "Seeing Stars," an introduction and overview of the television and film industry; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 30; Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; question-and-answer session to follow; free; 831-6831.

"BE AN ANGEL WITH PLANTS," one-hour free program on growing plants and flowers, suitable for all ages, featuring Angel Ramos, noted "Hawaiian National Treasure, gardener and botanist for the former Kahuku Sugar Mill, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 30, Kahuku Public and School Library; free; 293-8935.

FIRST THURSDAY $100 SLAM POETRY COMPETITION AND OPEN MIC, an evening of performance poetry, music and live art, hosted by Kealoha, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel; $3*; 387-9664 or www.HawaiiSlam.com.

"CROCHET GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS," taught by Dorothy Conrad, 1-2 p.m., Oct. 3, Kahuku Public and School Library, conference room; free (yarn, towels and cloths provided; bring crochet hook F or size 9); registration requested: 293-8935.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF HAWAI'I BOOK AND MEDIA SALE, with books, music, VHS cassettes and DVDs; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4; Bill's Bookmobile, 690 Pohukaina St.; free; 536-4174.

"HOW TO WRITE AND SELF-PUBLISH YOUR BOOK IN 90 DAYS, a workshop for aspiring authors, speakers, seminar leaders, healthcare providers, teachers, consultants, coaching professionals, and others, including discussion on writing schedules, book distribution and marketing; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 4, E&O Trading Co. restaurant, Ward Centre; $149, in advance; 256-0813.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25, Academy Art Center at Linekona; series, $70; registration, 532-8741.

"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; Oct. 4-25; opening ceremony, 11 a.m., Oct. 4; free; 586-3499.

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.

"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

KEVIN WHITTON, author of "Green Hawaii," will sign his book, 1 p.m. Sept. 28; Borders Windward; free; 732-1709.

JOHN WYTHE WHITE, author of "A High and Beautiful Wave," will sign his book, 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Borders Waikele; 1 p.m. Oct. 4, Borders Windward Mall; and book launch party, and readings from the book, 7 p.m., Oct. 1, Kumu Kahua Theatre; public welcome; 732-1709.

SUSAN YUEN, will autograph her book, "Hawai'i's Bento Box Cookbook," 2 p.m., Oct. 4, Borders Ward Centre; 591-8995.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Keiki storytimE, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

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.

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, 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.

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.

PLAY MORNINGS, for keiki ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Sept. 28; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

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.

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.

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.