HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN MAKEUP 101, demonstration by Honolulu Opera Theatre makeup artists (suitable for all ages); 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27; Kahuku Public and School Library conference room; free; information, 293-8935.

HALLOWEEN STORY TIME & TRICK-OR-TREAT, a Halloween-themed story time featuring read-alouds, storytelling with puppets, a trick-or-treat "library walk-around" and craft project; for ages 5-9 (costumes optional), 5:30 -6:15 pm. Oct. 27; Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; information, 831-6831.

KAHUKU HALLOWEEN AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB, for elementary school ages; 12:45-1:45 p.m. Oct. 28, Kahuku Public and School Library conference room; free; information, 293-8935.

KAPOLEI KEIKI HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION, for all ages, featuring Aloha Clowns, balloon twisting/face painting, costume contest (ages 12 and under), scavenger hunt, photo posing opportunities; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Kapolei Public Library; 693-7050

McCULLY-MO'ILI'ILI HALLOWEEN FUN, for children of all ages, featuring Halloween stories, sing-alongs and crafts (costumes optional), 10:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 31, McCully-Moiliili Public Library.

UPCOMING

"ALOHA SHORTS," state Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro will read pieces "all about men" from the Bamboo Ridge Press, Issue 94, as part of Hawaii Public Radio's live taping of "Aloha Shorts" (writings from Bamboo Ridge Press performed by local celebrities/actors); 6:45 p.m. (music), 7 p.m. readings, Nov. 1, Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St.; free; reservations recommended, 955-8821.

"DIVERSITY: PART OF THE AMERICAN DREAM" art exhibit, in observance of American Archives Month; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 27 and 29; University of Hawaii-Mänoa, Hamilton Library, Moir Archives Reading Room, 5th floor; information, 956-8688.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH photo and art display, sponsored by the Filipino-American Historical Society of Hawaii; library hours, Hawaii State Library; through Oct. 31; free; information, 586-3499.

LIBRARY NEWS

LIBRARY PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: The Kalihi-Pälama and Kapolei public libraries have discontinued their passport application services because of recent budget cuts. That service remains available at the Hawaii State Library's Federal Documents Section (586-3477) and Waialua Public Library (637-4876, by appointment). Information: www.librarieshawaii.org/services/passport1.htm.

PÄHALA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Big Island) closed for construction. No book drop, reading programs or passport application service. Temporary extended hours at Naalehu Public Library. Information: 831-6877.

BOOK SIGNINGS

DORINDA LUM and MICHAEL FURUYA will sign copies of their children's book "Keoni's Special Gift," 3-4 p.m. Nov. 1, Native Books/Nä Mea store, Ward Warehouse; information, 732-1709.

JEAN WATANABE HEE will sign copies of her book "Hawaii's Best Quick and Easy Recipes," 1 p.m. Oct. 25, Barnes & Noble, Kähala; information, 732-1709.

MAHEALANI WENDT, PHYLLIS COOCHIE CAYAN and VICTORIA NALANI KNEUBUHL will sign copies of "Hookupu: An Offering of Literature by Native Hawaiian Women," 3-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Native Books, Ward Warehouse; information, 732-1709.

ESSAY CONTESTS

ESSAY CONTEST, for grades 5-8, 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.

ONGOING

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a bargain book/video store run as a library fundraiser, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kakaako; information, 536-4174.

PLAY READING GROUP, with discussion and dramatic readings, 6 p.m. second Friday monthly, First Unitarian Church; free; bring snacks to share; information, 526-1191.

YWCA BROWN-BAG LUNCH BOOK CLUB, noon-1:30 p.m. third Tuesday monthly; Laniakea (old Richards Street) YWCA; information, 538-7061.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, slam poetry workshops, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

FOR KEIKI

KAILUA KEIKI STORYTIME, with stories, fingerplays and crafts, for ages 2-5, 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 4, and Nov. 18-Dec. 16, Kailua Public Library; information, 266-9911.

TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, sing-alongs, fingerplays and games (also toddler fun time with toys and puzzles); for ages 1 1/2 to 3 years old (with adult supervision), 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 24; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

"TODDLER TIME" STORYTIME, for babies and toddlers (with caregivers), with stories, rhymes, sing-alongs, and puzzles; 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 24, Hawaii State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; free; information, 586-3510.

KAIMUKI CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, for children preschool age and older, with stories, fingerplays, rhymes and craft session; 10:30-11 a.m. Sundays, through-Dec. 6; information, 733-8422.

HAWAII KAI PUBLIC LIBRARY FALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, free; library meeting room; information, 397-5833:

• Pre-school storytime, for children 3-5 years old (with caregiver), with stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and make-and-take craft sessions; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 23.

• Toddler Puzzletime, for ages 1 1/2-3 years (with caregiver), with educational puzzles, toys, storytime, songs and fingerplays; 10:30 a.m. first Thursdays monthly.

SATURDAY KEIKI STORYTIME, for children 3 and older (with adult supervision), including stories, songs and rhymes, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Hawaii State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; free; information, 586-3510.

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.

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, stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5, 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Waikíkí-Kapahulu Public Library; free. 733-8488.