Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Author Rich Budnick discusses his latest book, "Hawaii's Forgotten History: The Good ... The Bad ... The Embarrassing"; 11 a.m.; Feb. 4; 'Iolani Barracks, 'Iolani Palace; free; 522-0841. Also, 3:30 p.m.; Feb. 7; Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free; 733-8488.
House of Light Book Discussion group, talking about "The Divine Matrix" by Gregg Braden; 6:30-8 p.m.; Feb. 5; Abundant Life Center, 94-359 Makohilani St., Mililani; free; 623-8551.
The Honolulu Chapter of the National Writers Association hosts John Frederick, who will speak on "The First 100 Words"; 7 p.m.; Feb. 5; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 845-9585.
Author Brandon Wilson presents and reads from his new book, "Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace"; 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 6; Makawao Public Library, Maui; free; 808-573-8785.
Book party, to celebrate the Rev. D. Neal MacPherson's new book "Church at a Crossroads: Being the Church after Christendom"; 4:30-6 p.m.; Feb. 7; Weaver Hall, Church of the Crossroads, 1212 University Ave.; free; RSVP: 949-2220.
"The Reading Edge" 'Aiea Book Club discusses "Soldier's Heart: Reading Literature Through Peace and War at West Point" by Elizabeth Samet; 6:45-8 p.m.; Feb. 7; 'Aiea Public Library; free; 483-7333.
Hawaii Literacy will answer questions on its various programs; 9-11 a.m.; Feb. 9; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
Youth Speaks Hawai'i, 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.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Borders, Ward Centre, 591-8995:
FOR WRITERS
"Writing for Power, Heart and Vision," weekend retreat with exercises, group discussions and friendly reading of work, open to all genres and skill levels; 5 p.m. Feb. 22 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24; Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village, Big Island; $225 for retreat, $355 for retreat plus two nights' lodging (financial aid available); registration: 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
FOR KEIKI
Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays; state Library; free; 586-3510.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and simple crafts; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through January; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and playtime activities; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.
Keiki storytime; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; Borders, Waikele; free; 676-6699.
Preschool craft & storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free; 737-3323.
Preschool craft & storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.
Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for 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.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, rhymes and a simple craft for children ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Hawai'i Kai Public Library; free; 397-5833.
Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 1010:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.
Keiki storytime; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
Children's storytime; 3 p.m.; third Thursday of the month through May; Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free; 832-3466.
Send announcements, 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.
