SPECIAL EVENTS

Kealoha, a Wordstew poetry slam champion, performs for young adults, at various O'ahu libraries, through July 12; free. Call your local library for performance times.

Sue Cowing reads from her children's poetry book, "My Dog Has Flies," and discusses writing, 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Pearl City Public Library; also, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Waimanalo Public & School Library; free. 259-2610.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Jacquie Yang reads Lucretia Leong's "Manna From Heaven." www.hawaii publicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, hosted by Jeff Gere, 5:30 p.m. Mondays on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays on KTUH 90.3 FM. www.talkstoryradio.com.

Re: verses, spoken-word artists Travis Thompson and Allison Francis present poetry with an open-mike time and jazz by DJ Mr. Nick, 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 521-2903.

"Pourquoi? Animal How and Why Stories," Vicky Dworkin uses puppets to share stories from around the world, Wednesday through July 15 at various O'ahu and Neighbor Island public libraries; for all ages; free. Call your local library for performance times.

Evelina Galang discusses and reads from her book, "Lola's House: Women Living With War," about Filipino comfort women, 7 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa Krauss Hall 012; free. 956-4632.

Anthony D. Robles, FilipinoAmerican author, poet and activist, reads from "Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel," a children's book written in English and Tagalog, 2 p.m. Friday, Waipahu Public Library; free. 675-0358. Also, Robles signs his works, 1 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.

Poetry Night, bring your own or other poets' works to share, 7-9 p.m. Friday, 19-3834 Old Volcano Road, Volcano Village, Big Island; free. (808) 967-7261.

FOR KEIKI

Summer of Unfortunate Events, summer reading using the series of books by Lemony Snicket, 2 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; free. 949-7307.

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2 and 3, 10 a.m. Mondays, through Aug. 21, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Pre-School Storytime and Activities, stories, sing-alongs and playtime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through July 18, Waipahu Public Library. 675-0358.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall (737-3323) and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center (949-7307).

Read Me a Story, by volunteer storytellers, 2:30 p.m. TuesdaysSaturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts Keiki Reading Room in Gallery 31 (lower level of Banyan Court); children 12 and younger; children free with $7 admission for parents. 532-8700.

"Read To a Dog," children can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog from Hawaii Fi Do Services, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, through July 5, Wahiawa Public Library; for children of all ages. 622-6345. Also, 10 a.m. Mondays, through July 10, Kahuku Public & School Library. 293-8935. Registration required at both libraries.

Keiki Story Time, guest librarians read to children ages 6 and younger, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, through July 12, Kahuku Public & School Library. 293-8935.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Storytimes, for all ages, 10 a.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 24; also, 10 a.m. Saturdays, through Aug. 26 (except July 1 and 22); Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Saturday Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323

Saturday Morning Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Lit Beat, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.