SPECIAL

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

SING ALONG WITH UNCLE WAYNE, with "Uncle Wayne" Watkins, for ages 3-5; 1-2 p.m. June 29, Pearl City Public Library, adult reading area; free; 453-6566, www.librarieshawaii.org.

PUPPET TIMES with Christy Lipps Ah Sing, for ages 3 and older; 10 a.m., June 29; Liliha Public Library; free; 587-7577.

DESIGNER "NO SEW" DUCT TAPE CRAFT WORKSHOP, for ages 12 and older, 2:30 p.m. July 1, Liliha Public Library; free, supplies provided; information, 587-7577.

MYSTERY, PG-13 family movie, suitable for all ages, 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 30, Kahuku Public and School Library; call for movie title: 293-8935.

"KARATE: FROM OKINAWA TO HAWAI'I," exhibition of karate images in prewar Hawai'i, from the collection of the Hawaii Karate Museum, July 1 to Aug. 28, during library hours, UH-Manoa's Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; free; open to the public; information, 988-8688.

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 SIGNINGS

ELEANOR NORDYKE will sign "Pacific Images," showcasing the art of Capt. Cook's third voyage, 1-2 p.m. June 28, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

KALAFI MOALA will sign copies of "In Search of the Friendly Islands," 3-5 p.m. June 28, Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; 328-8721.

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, July 2-16, 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. Mondays through July 6, Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free. 832-3466.

Keiki storytime, 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.

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.

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, 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, for ages 3 and older, 10-10:45 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays through Aug. 30, Kapolei Public Library; free. 693-7050.