Lit Beat
SPECIAL
"ALOHA SHORTS," live taping of weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, with host Cedric Yamanaka; 7 p.m. Sept. 7; on Hawai'i Public Radio station KIPO 89.3; free; 955-8821.
"SEEING STARS," presentation by The Academy of Creative Media on an introduction and overview of the Television and Film industry; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 9; Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; free; 831-6831.
"MAO'S LAST DANCER," book discussion with The Kahuku Book Club; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.
TERRY PHILLIPS, of Aloun Farms, will share tips on how to buy Hawai'i produce and recipes; 7 p.m. Sept. 9; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I MANOA ANNUAL AUTHORS FESTIVAL, featuring scholar and musician Theo Gonzalves and his book "Stage Presence: Conversations with Filipino American Performing Artists; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 10; UH-Manoa Kuykendall 106; www2.hawaii.edu/theo.
BOOK SALE, conducted by the Friends of the Library Kahuku; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.
"HELP SAVE A LIFE - BE AN ORGAN DONOR," presentation by the Organ Donor Center of Hawai'i, recommended for ages 12 and over; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11; 'Aiea Public Library; free; 483-7333.
LEE CATALUNA, Honolulu Advertiser columnist, will read selections from her published works; 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.
KO'OLAU WINDS JAZZ TRIO will perform jazz standards from the 1930s to the present; 12 p.m. Sept. 13; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3520.
"WORDS ABOUT ME," readings from young authors to benefit Children's Literacy Programs in Hawai'i, part of the Kids Talk Story program presented by The Learning for a Lifetime Foundation, Inc.; 4 p.m. Sept. 18; Wai'oli Tea Room, Manoa; $45; 277-2503, www.kidstalkstory.com.
"NINE IS THE NEW LUCKY NUMBER," The Friends of Waialua Library will showcase nine Hawai'i artists, all of whom either live, work or have lived on the North Shore; through Oct. 31; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.
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
MARION LYMAN-MERSEREAU will read and sign copies of her book "Eddie Wen' Go"; 12-1 p.m. Sept. 7; Basically Books, 160 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo; free; 808-961-0144.
JODY LOVINS will sign copies of her book "'Opihi Baby"; 2-3 p.m. Sept. 7; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
MELODY TOTH will sign copies of her book "Let's Go Bows!" at these location; free:
BRAD COATES "Divorce Doctor" will sign copies of his book "Divorce with Decency" at these locations; free:
STU GLAUBERMAN AND JERRY BURRIS will sign copies of their book, "The Dream Begins: How Hawai'i Shaped Barack Obama"; 2 p.m. Sept. 13; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
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.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.
Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for children 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.
TODDLER STORYTIME, stories, fingerplays, sing-along songs and games for ages 1 1/2 to 3, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 28; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AND ACTIVITIES, with Ms. Christine, for stories read aloud and sing-along songs, followed by playtime activities for ages 3-5, must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11:15 a.m. Sept. 9-Oct. 28; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.
FALL STORYTIMES, sing-alongs and other activities, for ages 3 and older with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 19; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.
Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.
FALL STORYTIME, stories, sing-along songs, finger plays and more for ages 3-5; 10::30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 26; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; free; 689-1204.
Keiki storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for children ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays Sept. 10-Dec. 10; Hawai'i Kai Public Library; free; 397-5833.
Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, with Ms. Jolene, for stories read aloud, sing-along songs and crafts, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays Sept. 10-Oct. 22; Wahiawa Public Library; free; 622-5345.
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.
PLAY MORNINGS, for keiki ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Sept. 28; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, stories read aloud, sing-along songs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18; Wai'anae Public Library; free; 697-7868.
FALL PUZZLETIMES, with educational board puzzles, storytime, songs, fingerplays and activities, for ages 1 1/2 to 3, with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 21; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.
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.
