SPECIAL

"Basic Fishing," with Faith Wrathall; 6:30 p.m. July 22; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

"VISIT WITH THE HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY," learn how to care for pets, dog safety and more; 10:30 a.m. July 24; Native Hawaiian Library, 458 Keawe St.; free; 535-1351.

BOOK CELEBRATION, of the publication of "Eddie Wen' Go" with author Marion Lyman-Mersereau and friends; 6 p.m. July 25; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse Amphitheater; free; 596-8885.

"UNDERSTANDING MEMORY LOSS," an introduction to Alzheimer's disease conducted by Arlene Ige of the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter; 10:30 a.m. July 26; 'Aina Haina Public Library; free; 377-2456.

BARRY MOSER: THE ART OF THE BOOK, exhibition featuring the works of Moser; through Aug. 3; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 general, $5 seniors (62 and older) and students (13 and older), free for military and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

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 SIGNING

Lance Tominaga will sign his book "The Hawai'i Sports Trivia Challenge"; 2 p.m. July 26; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

SHAWN STEIMAN will sign his book "The Hawai'i Coffee Book: A Gourmet's Guide from Kona to Kaua'i," 12:30-1:30 p.m. July 23, Bestsellers, Bishop Street; 1-2 p.m. July 26, Barnes & Noble, Kahala; and 4-5 p.m., Borders, Ward Centre; free; 534-7170.

SANDRA J. YORONG will sign her book "Lifetime Medical Organizer"; 12-1 p.m. July 26; Borders, Pearlridge Shopping Center; free; 487-1818.

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; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

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

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for children ages 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.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 11 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

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.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME, for ages 3 and older; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.

SATURDAY STORYTIME, for ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

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.