SPECIAL

"HAWAI'I OCCUPATION AND COLONIZATION IDEOLOGIES," one of a series of monthly roundtable discussion on the future of Hawai'i, this one featuring Keanu Sai and Pokä Laenui; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 15, Nä Mea Hawai'i/Native Books, Ward Warehouse; free, open to all views; information, 596-7742.

WALLY AMOS AT KAILUA KEIKI STORYTIME as guest reader, along with stories, finger plays and crafts, for ages 2-5; 11-11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Kailua Public Library; information, 266-9911.

MAKIKI COMMUNITY LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE (most books/VHS tapes, $1 or less); 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Makiki Park; free; information, 522-7076..

SECOND ANNUAL KAUIKEAOULI (Kamehameha III) LITERACY FAIR, presented by Alu Like Native Hawaiian Library, with book fair by local publishers, literacy and education resource providers, food booths, games, native plant sale, crafts sale, prizes, entertainment, cultural demonstrations and appearances by local authors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, 458 Keawe St.; free; 535-6700.

UPCOMING

AUTHOR BILL RIDDLE will discuss his historical novel "Dead Downwind," based on the first California-Hawai'i flight attempt, at the luncheon meeting of the Exchange Club of Downtown Honolulu; noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 19; Oahu Country Club; $20, guests welcome; information, Ed Kemper, 524-0330, #2. .

"HANG NOODLES FROM YOUR EARS," a Furlough Friday program for ages 5 and up, with Peter and Melinda Wing, storytellers and musicians, in a program of riddles, jokes, euphemisms, tongue-twisters and stories; 1 p.m. Nov. 20, Kíhei Public Library; free; information, 808-875-6833.

"MAGIC WITH AL LOHA," show by professional magician and "amusionist, Al Loha," Al Ulman; 10:30 a.m. Nov. 21; Kíhei Public Library; free; information, 808-875-6833.

YOUTH SPEAKS HAWAII INTERSCHOLASTIC POETRY SLAM, with high school teams from O'ahu; 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) Nov. 20, Farrington High School; information, darron@youthspeakshawaii.org. .

LIBRARY CHANGES

McCULLY-MO'ILI'ILI PUBLIC LIBRARY'S planned closure through Nov. 21 for renovation is postponed; new dates to be announced; information, 831-6877.

THELMA PARKER MEMORIAL PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY in Kamuela, Big Island, will close through Nov. 30 for earthquake damage repair; book drop will remain open, 831-6877.

KAILUA, KONA PUBLIC LIBRARY, Big Island, Tuesday hours have changed to noon-7 p.m. (instead of 11 a.m.-7 p.m.); rest of schedule unchanged; information, 808-327-4327

BOOK SIGNINGS

MUTUAL PUBLISHING BOOK SIGNINGS; information, 732-1709, www.mutualpublishing.com:

• KATIE GROVE-VELASQUEZ and illustrator MICHAEL OGATA will sign "New Friend for Nai'a," 1 p.m. Nov. 15, Barnes and Noble at Kähala Mall, and 3-4 p.m. Nov. 15, Native Books at Ward Warehouse.

• CHEF SAM CHOY will sign his book "Poke," noon Nov. 20, at Costco in Waipi'o, and 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at Barnes and Noble in Kähala.

• GALYN WONG will sign "What Hawai'i Likes to Eat, Hana Hou!"at noon Nov. 20, Costco, Waipi'o.

• LAURIE IDE and illustrator Daniel Kanekuni will sign "Okazu at the Zoo," 12-2 p.m. Nov. 21, Honolulu Zoo gift shop.

UZMA ASLAM KHAN will read from her book "Geometry of God," 3 p.m. Nov. 15, Revolution Books, Mo'ili'ili; discussion to follow; information, 944-3106.

"STORIES OF ALOHA" a compilation of more than 130 stories and essays about Aloha Airlines and employees; book signing, 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Nä Mele O Maui, Kahului; information, 265-0073.

AWARDS, CONTESTS

ELLIOT CADES AWARD, the Hawai'i Literary Arts Council is accepting nominations for 2009 Elliot Cades Awards for Literature for an established writer and for an emerging writer; includes poets, playwrights, novelists, essayists and others; nominations must include a letter summarizing writer's achievements and samples of the writer's work; send to Hawai'i Literary Arts Council, P.O. Box 11213, Honolulu, HI 96828; deadline Jan. 15.

ESSAY CONTEST, for grades 5-8, about the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, sponsored by the Aloha Chapter, National Society For the Daughters of the American Revolution. Entries accepted through January; for information, e-mail DAR.AmHistory@yahoo.com.

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST, for grades 9-12, prize of $1,200 and paid lodging and transportation to Washington, D.C., in October 2010 to read prize-winning essay on Columbus Day, sponsored by Aloha Chapter, National Society For the Daughters of the American Revolution. Entries accepted through January; for information, e-mail DAR.AmHistory@yahoo.com.

ONGOING

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a bargain book/video store state library fundraiser; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; information, 536-4174.

YWCA BROWN-BAG LUNCH BOOK CLUB, 12-1:30 p.m. third Tuesday monthly; Laniäkea (old Richards Street) YWCA; information, 538-7061.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, slam poetry workshops, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 387-9664.

PLAY READING GROUP, with discussion and dramatic readings, 6 p.m. second Friday monthly, First Unitarian Church; free; bring snacks to share; information, 526-1191.

FOR KEIKI

TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and games (also toddler fun time with toys and puzzles), for ages 1 1/2-3 years old (with adult supervision); 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 24, McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

"TODDLER TIME" STORYTIME, for babies and toddlers (with caregivers), with stories, rhymes, sing-alongs and puzzles; 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 24, Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; free; information, 586-3510.

KAIMUKI CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, for children preschool age and older, with stories, finger plays, rhymes and craft session; 10:30-11 a.m. Sundays, through Dec. 6; information, 733-8422.

KAILUA KEIKI STORYTIME, with stories, finger plays and crafts, for ages 2-5; 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 18-Dec. 16, Kailua Public Library; information, 266-9911.

HAWAI'I KAI PUBLIC LIBRARY FALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS; library meeting room; free; information, 397-5833:

• Preschool storytime, for children 3-5 years old (with caregiver), with stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and make-and-take craft sessions; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 23.

• Toddler Puzzletime, for ages 1 1/2-3 years (with caregiver), with educational puzzles, toys, storytime, songs and finger plays; 10:30 a.m. first Thursdays monthly.

SATURDAY KEIKI STORYTIME, for children 3 and older (with adult supervision), including stories, songs and rhymes; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; free; information, 586-3510.

Keiki storytime, with books, games and songs; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele; free; 676-6699. Also, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.

Read Me a Story, for children 12 and under and their parents; 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts; children inclu ded with parents' $7 admission; 532-8700.

Preschool storytimE, stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5; 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Waikíkí-Kapahulu Public Library; free; 733-8488.