SPECIAL

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 go to 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 go to 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.

BARRY MOSER: THE ART OF THE BOOK, exhibition featuring the works of Moser; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 general, $5 seniors (62 and older) and students (13 and older), free for military and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

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, seating limited: 534-7170, dawn@bookshawaii.net.

MURIEL MIURA signs "Hawai'i Cooks With Spam"; 11 a.m.-noon July 3; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307

FOR KEIKI

Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. July 3; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.

"THE BUNGIE THE CLOWN SHOW," storytelling, magic, face painting, balloon animals and more; 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 1; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.

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 older; 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; free; 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.