UPCOMING

"BAMBOO RIDGE" BOOK LAUNCH and readings by the winners of Editors' Choice Awards given by Bamboo Ridge, Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts, 7 p.m. Nov. 23, University of Hawai'i-Mänoa Campus Center ballroom; free; open to the public; information, 626-1481.

REVOLUTION BOOKS OPEN HOUSE, "Prisons and Prisoners in the U.S.," with displays and testimonies, and film showing of "Rebellion in Attica," 3-6 p.m. (film, 3:30-4:30 p.m.) Nov. 22, at the bookstore; free; information, 944-3106.

LIBRARY CHANGES

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 SIGNING

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

• JEAN WATANABE HEE will sign "Hawai'i's Best Quick and Easy Recipes," 1 p.m. Nov. 29, Borders-Pearlridge.

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, through 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.