See a comprehensive list of literary events at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife.

SPECIAL

HONOLULU SYMPHONY "MEET THE MUSICIAN" SERIES, featuring trombonist Jason Byerlotzer; 7 p.m. May 4; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

NATIONAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION, Honolulu chapter, meeting, 7 p.m. May 5; Borders, Ward Centre, with speaker Bennett Hymer, publisher, Mutual Publishing, on "What Does a Publisher Look For In a Submitted Manuscript?"; information, 672-7635.

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.

DIGITAL NEWSPAPER LECTURES, by Deborah Thomas, program coordinator for the National Digital Newspaper Program, Library of Congress; free; information, 956-8688:

• "Chronicling America," about ongoing efforts to digitize newspapers, 6 p.m. May 7; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hamilton Library, room 301.

• "The National Digital Newspaper Program," a national, Library of Congress, digital collection of historically significant U.S. newspapers; 12 p.m. May 8; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hamilton Library, room 301.

HAWAII BOOK PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION book sale, entertainment, and signing celebration (with 2009 Ka Palapala Po'okela Awards nominees and winners); fundraiser for Read to Me International, Hawaii Literacy and Bishop Museum; free; 7-9 p.m. May 9, Bishop Museum; free; 848-4189.

"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.

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.

BOOK SIGNINGS

STUART HOLMES COLEMAN signs his book, "Fierce Heart: The Story of Makaha and the Soul of Hawaiian Surfing," 2 p.m. May 3; Border's Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

FORMER GOV. BEN CAYETANO will sign his book "Ben: A Memoir, from Street Kid to Governor," 1-2 p.m. May 9; Borders Books 534-7170.

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.

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.

FOR KEIKI

CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 16; Kaimuki Public Library, Children's Room; free; 733-8422.

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.