Lit beat
See a comprehensive list of literary events at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife.
SPECIAL
WRITERS', POETS AND PLAYWRIGHTS DISCUSSION GROUP, 6 p.m. April 19, Borders Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, special free programs; information, 831-6877:
• Stories From Around the World," by storyteller Dave Del Rocco, 1 p.m. April 19, Kaimuki Public Library; 10:30 a.m. April 25, Kahului Public Library, Maui; and 2 p.m. Lahaina Public Library, Maui.
• "Talespinners," by storyteller Nyla Fujii-Babb, 10 a.m. April 21, Waialua Public Library.
• Ben Moffat, storyteller and co-founder of Monkey Waterfall (theater and dance company), 10 a.m. April 21, Makawao Public Library, Maui.
• "Island Kine Stories," by local actress, Janice Terukina, 10:30 a.m. April 22; Wahiawa Public Library; 10:30 a.m. April 25, McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; and 10:30 a.m. April 29, Hawai'i Kai Public Library.
• Meet Clear Englebert, author of "Feng Shui for Hawaii," 11 a.m. April 25; Hilo Public Library.
• Honoka'a High School Jazz Band performance; 5 p.m . April 29; Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library, Waimea, Hawai'i.
"EYEWITNESS TO GAZA," speech and visual presentation by Ret. Col. Ann Wright, who resigned her State Department position in opposition to the Iraq War in 2003, and subsequently traveled to Gaza as part of a peace delegation; 3 p.m. April 19, Revolution Books; free; 944-3106.
FRIENDS OF HAWAI'I KAI PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE, of "gently used" books, CDs, DVDs, videos and audiobooks; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 19; at the library's meeting room; 397-5833.
"ISLAM: A RELIGION OF PEACE?" discussion and book signing by author, Saleem Ahmed, 2 p.m. April 19, Gaia Hawaii, Puck's Alley, second floor; free; 261-7866.
FAMILY STORY TIMES with Vivian Aiona, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, 10-10:30 a.m. April 20, Liliha Public Library; 9-10 a.m. April 22, Hickam Air Force Base Library, and 10:30-11 a.m. April 26, Kaimuki Public Library; 951-0200.
LAHAINA PUBLIC LIBRARY MONTHLY BOOK GROUP, to discuss "Born in Paradise" (Maui) by Armine Von Tempsky, 6:30 p.m. April 21(copies of book available for loan at library's main desk); 808-662-3950.
BORDERS BOOK CLUB, with discussion of "The Friday Night Knitting Club," by Kate Jacobs; 7 p.m. April 23; Borders Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.
"KEEPING CURRENT: SIX SIGNS YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLAN," presentation by attorney Scott Suzuki, 5:30 p.m. April 23, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library (831-6831; and 5:30 p.m. April 330, Wahiawa Public Library (622-6345.)
"MUSUBI MAN," Honolulu Theatre for Youth's local-style version of "The Gingerbread Man," library production:
"MOONLIGHT MAGIC," annual wine, pupu and silent auction fundraiser for Read To Me International Foundation, this year honoring Hawai'i Pizza Hut and Henry Katsuda for contributions to children's literacy; 6-8 p.m. May 2, Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohi'a Dining Hall; tickets, $100; 955-7600.
CHARLES DARWIN BOBBLEHEAD SALES LIBRARY FUNDRAISER, marking 200th anniversary of Darwin's birthday, through May 17, University of Hawai'i Hamilton Library, first-floor business window; $25; 956-7203.
HONOLULU SYMPHONY "MEET THE MUSICIAN" SERIES, featuring clarinetists Jim Moffitt and Norm Foster; 7 p.m. May 4; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
TODDLER PUZZLETIME, a new program for ages 3 and younger, with stories, songs, fingerplays and educational puzzles; 10:30 a.m. May 7, Hawai'i Kai Library; free; 397-5833.
"JUST THE FREE STUFF: COMPUTERS 101," a monthly series of computer workshops for beginning adult users; 8:30-9:45 a.m. May 11 (Facebook basics) and June 8 (creating a blog); Kapolei Public Library, second-floor adult nonfiction computer area; 693-7050.
ONGOING
BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a fundraising project of Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; 536-4174.
ADULT PAPER CRAFTS OPPORTUNITY for making cards, decorations, scrapbooks, tags, etc., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., fourth Saturday monthly (except May and December), Kalihi-Palama Public Library auditorium; table space and some electrical access provided (bring supplies and snacks); registration, 832-3466.
"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.
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.
FOR KEIKI
CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 16; Kaimuki Public Library, Children's Room; free; 733-8422.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, with stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and crafts; 10 a.m. Thursdays through April 23, Wai'anae Public Library; no registration required; 697-7868.
Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10 a.m. Mondays through April 27 (except holidays); Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Room for Children; free; 586-3510.
PEARL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME/CRAFT SESSIONS, with stories, songs, activities and crafts for children 3 and older with parent/caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 13; Adult Reading Room; 453-6566.
TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and playtime, for ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 13; 'Ewa Beach Public and School Library; free; 689-1204.
"PUZZLETIME: A TODDLER STORYTIME," with educational board puzzle play, age-appropriate storytime, sing-alongs and activities, for ages 1 to 3; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 14; Pearl City Public Library, Children's Room; 453-6566.
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.
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.
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.
Send announcements, at least 10 days before event, 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.
