Lit beat
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SPECIAL
ACADEMY OF ARTS BIG BOOK CLEARANCE SALE, from the academy's lending collection; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12, Art Center at Linekona; information, 532-8720.
"KARATE: FROM OKINAWA TO HAWAI'I," exhibition of karate images in prewar Hawai'i, from the collection of the Hawaii Karate Museum, through Aug. 28, library hours, UH-Manoa's Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; free; open to the public; information, 988-8688.
• ALSO: karate demonstration by Hawaii Karate Kenkyukai 10:30-11:45 a.m. July 12, UH-Manoa Art Department auditorium; free.
• Karate lecture, by Charles Goodin, director, Hawaii Karate Museum, 3 p.m. July 19; UH-Manoa, Hamilton Library, room 301; free.
"RAINBOW PIGEONS WITH DOUG BETER," presentation on the pastel-colored pigeons (including an outside release and "aerial show"); appropriate for all ages; 1-2 p.m. July 13, Pearl City Public Library, adult reading area; free; 453-6566, www.librarieshawaii.org.
KAHUKU "TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY" series, "Mad Science: Fire and Ice Show," high-energy demonstration and science experiments with fire and dry ice; 6 p.m. July 14; Kahuku Public and School Library main reading area; suitable for all ages; free; 293-8935.
PLAYSTATION 3 "GUITAR HERO" TOURNAMENT, for ages 12 and older; 2:30 p.m. July 15, Liliha Public Library; free information, 587-7577.
"PICKLE LADY'S PASSION FOR PICKLES," cooking demonstration, best suited for ages 12 and older (but all ages welcome), by Leonora Ching, based on her cookbook, 6 p.m. July 15, Wai'anae Public Library (information: 697-7868); 6:30 p.m. July 16, 'Aiea Public Library (information, 483-7333; 6:30 p.m. July 21, 'Aina Haina Public LIbrary (information, 377-2456), and 6:30 p.m. July 23, Kailua Public Library (information, 266-9911).
"IT'S BOOK TIME WITH RONALD McDONALD!", interactive performance of music, magic and games, suitable for children of all ages; 1:30 p.m. July 16, Liliha Public Library (587-7577); and 10:30 a.m. July 24, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library (831-6831).
"A PIANO CONCERT," by students of the Kim Kiyabu Piano Studio; 2 p.m. July 18, McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; suitable for all ages; free; information, 973-1099.
PAHALA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Big Island) closed through approximately mid-August for construction of improvements. No book drop, summer reading programs or passport application service. Temporary extended hours at Na'alehu Public Library. Information: 831-6877
SUMMER READING PROGRAM STORYTELLING SESSIONS, various state library branches; appropriate for all ages; information, 831-6877:
ESSAY CONTEST, for grades 5-8, to learn and write 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; e-mail DAR.AmHistory@yahoo.com.
BOOK SIGNING
HAWAI'I NATIVE ROBERT GREGORY BROWNE will speak and sign copies of "Kill Her Again," 12-1 p.m. July 12, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; information, 949-7307.
ONGOING
BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a library fundraising project, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; 536-4174.
Youth Speaks Hawaii, slam poetry workshops, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.
FOR KEIKI
PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME, for ages 3 and older, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Thursdays, through July 16, Waipahu Public Library; free; information, 675-0358.
CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 16, Kaimuki Public Library, Children's Room; free. 733-8422.
PAJAMA MONDAY, a bedtime story, song and simple crafts, 6-7 p.m., July 6, Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free. 832-3466.
TODDLER STORYTIME, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free. 973-1099.
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.
TINY TALES FOR TINY TOTS, 9-9:45 and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays through July 18, Kalihi-Palama Public Library, for ages 4 and under with a parent or caregiver; free. 832-3466.
Read Me a Story, for children 12 and under and their parents, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts; children included with parent's $7 admission. 532-8700.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Mililani Public Library; free. 627-7470.
KEIKI STORYTIME, for ages 3 and older, 9:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays, through July 15, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.
AROUND THE WORLD WEDNESDAYS, exploring the continents through stories and crafts, limited to 15 students, kindergarten-third grade, 3:30-4:40 p.m. Wednesdays through July 22, Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free. 832-3466.
Preschool storytimE, stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5, 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free. 733-8488.
KEIKI PUZZLETIME, for ages 1 1/2-3, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, 9:30-10 a.m. Thursdays, through July 16, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.
Keiki storytime, stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft,for ages 3 and older, 10-10:45 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays through Aug. 30, Kapolei Public Library; free. 693-7050.
