SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, pocketbooks three for 50 cents plus others at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free admission. 453-6566.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Bulldog reads Eileen Tabioss "Tapey — After Plato's 'The Symposium'." www.hawaiipublicradio.org/alohashorts.htm

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show with local storytellers telling local stories, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Jeff Gere. This week, Dawn Wasson tell the story "Halawa's Halee O Papa." www.talkstoryradio.com.

Moira Roth, visiting poet, author and performance artist, gives a talk on her life and work, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; free.

Youth Speaks Hawaii Poetry Slam, open mike for poets, ages 13-19, 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; slam sign up at 3 p.m.; free. 521-2903.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Misa Telefoni (H.T. Retzlaff), deputy prime minister of Samoa, launches and signs his book, "Love and Money," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

Darlene Oshiro, illustrator of "Keiki's First Birthday," signs her book, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express, Mililani Town Center, 623-2138.

READING GROUPS

Literature Readers' Group, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Bestseller Reading Group, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

FOR WRITERS

Publishers Intensive on Contracts, Cristina Salat teaches writers about financial and legal aspects of the publishing industry, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $40. Registration: 967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Windward Community College seeks former students and faculty or others affiliated with the campus with memories, stories and art they would like to share for the 25th anniversary edition of the college's literary and art journal, Rain Bird. Submissions may be poetry, essays, prose or songs written by the individual or shared by tape or through an interview with current staff. Entry forms available at Hale Akoakoa on campus or download from www.wcc.hawaii.edu/rainbird. Deadline for entries is Sept. 23.

2nd annual Writing Contest, O'ahu Arts Center seeks submissions in fiction, nonfiction and poetry from Hawai'i residents; $10 fee per entry (one entry per category). Prospectus available at ez@hawaii.rr.com or 627-1079. Deadline is Nov. 15.

FOR KEIKI

Storytime Under the Moon, Donna Steinmann reads from her new book "Hello Grand Mamoon," stories with visuals projected on the planetarium dome begin every half-hour, 5-7 p.m. Friday, with telescopes on the Great Lawn, 7-8 p.m. and keiki activities, Bishop Museum; $3 general, free to museum members. 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

Exhibit of Children's Science Books, over 200 titles from some of the best book publishers, through Oct. 19, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library. 831-6831.

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Mondays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for keiki 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

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

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-4 years, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Saturday Storytimes, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Lit Beat, Island Life, The Hono-lulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser .com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.