"HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR CHILDREN," children and parents are invited to learn about natural/ organic foods, with sampling of natural foods; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. June 24; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358, www.librarieshawaii.org.

"PREPARATION: THE KEY TO SURVIVAL," presented by Manny Mattos and Dr. Gerard Fryer; 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 24; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935, www.librarieshawaii.org.

MEET ONE OF HONOLULU'S FINEST: Listen to a Honolulu Police Officer talk about safety awareness and bring your keiki for the "Keiki Print Program"; 10:30 a.m. June 26; Native Hawaiian Library; free; 535-1351.

BEN WONG, host of the television show "Let's Go Fishing," shares fishing lore and the benefits of reef conservation, for 12 and older; 6:30 p.m. June 26; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911, www.librarieshawaii.org.

"SHARING MEMORIES, SHAPING POSSIBILITIES," children's literature conference; various times June 26-28; UH-Manoa Campus Center; free; 956-7559, www.childrensliteraturehawaii.org.

61ST ANNUAL BOOKSALE, by The Friends of the Library of Hawai'i; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 28, through July 6 with various times; McKinley High School cafeteria; free; 536-4174.

"BUTTERFLIES AND SONGS WITH JENNIFER FIXMAN," sponsored by the Friends of the Waialua Public Library; 10 a.m. June 28; Waialua Bandstand; free; 637-9296, www.librarieshawaii.org.

AUDRA FURUICHI AND SCOTT YOSHINAGA, creators of "nemu*nemu," a family-friendly online comic will be featured artists for the 2008 HSPLS Teen Summer Reading Program for ages 12 and older; 2 p.m. June 28; Manoa Public Library; free; 988-0459, www.librarieshawaii.org.

BINGO,for ages 8-18; 4 p.m. Thursdays, through July 17; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

"CATCH THE READING BUG!," Hawai'i State Public Library System Children's Summer Reading Program, runs through July 12. Children up to those entering grade 6 can participate and receive reading incentives; contact your local library or visit www.librarieshawaii.org.

"iREAD," Hawai'i State Public Library System Teen Summer Reading Program, runs through July 12. Students entering seventh grade through 2008 high school graduates are eligible to participate, with a chance to win back-to-school shopping sprees at Pearlridge Center; contact your local library or visit www.librarieshawaii.org.

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

SHAWN STEIMAN signs "The Hawai'i Coffee Book: A Gourmet's Guide from Kona to Kaua'i"; 5 p.m. June 27; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free; reservation required, sitting limited: 534-7170, dawn@bookshawaii.net.

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 craft AND storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free; 737-3323.

Preschool craft AND storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for children ages 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.

Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

Keiki storytime; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 11 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

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.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME, for ages 3 and above; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.

SATURDAY STORYTIME, for ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; Hawai'i State Library; 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.