SPECIAL

HAWAII KAI LIBRARY BOOK SALE, of books, CDs and DVDs, videos and audiobooks, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 12; 397-5833.

NATIVE BOOKS EDUCATOR SALE, for educators and librarians, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 12, and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 13; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i store, Ward Warehouse; 596-8885.

TEEN READ WEEK 2008, a series of annual literacy events for teens, parents, librarians, educators and booksellers; 831-6877, www.librarieshawaii.org:

• "Monkey Waterfall," with Nyla Fujii-Babb and Yukie Shiroma, 3 p.m. Oct. 13, Moloka'i LIbrary, 2 p.m. Oct. 15, 'Ewa Beach Library, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Mililani Library, and 3 p.m. Oct. 18, Kahului Library, Maui.

• "Macbeth, Live and in Context!," featuring actors from the upcoming Kennedy Theatre production, 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Pearl City Library, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 15, 'Ewa Beach Library, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 17, Kapolei Library and 1 p.m. Oct. 19, Kaimuki Library.

• "Shark Bytes ," presentation by Gerald Crow, researcher, marine biologist and author, and Jennifer Crites, writer/photographer, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Kapolei Library, and 6 p.m. Oct. 15, Kalihi-Palama Library.

• "Bamboo Ridge Tales: Local Style Eating," stories adapted from Bamboo Ridge Press, with stage and screen actors, Eric Mita and Janice Terukina, 6 p.m. Oct. 16, Liliha Public Library.

READING AND BOOK DISCUSSION, with Uzma Aslam Khan, U.S. author from Pakistan, author of "Trespassing," "The Geometry of God" and "The Story of Noble Rot," 3 p.m. Oct. 12, Revolution Books, 2626 S. King St.; free; 944-3106.

"KEY INGREDIENTS: AMERICA BY FOOD," a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit, exploring the connections between Americans and the foods they produce, prepare, preserve and present; through Oct. 18, library hours, Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

STATE LIBRARY FALL CHILDREN'S STORYTELLING SERIES, featuring national and local storytellers; free; 831-6877:

• Baba Jamal Koram, author and storyteller of world culture topics, recommended for all ages; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Kane'ohe Library; 10:30 a.m. Oct. 13, Kapolei Library, 5 p.m., Oct. 13, Kaimuki Library, 3 p.m. Oct. 14, 'Ewa Beach Library, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 15, Hawai'i Kai Library, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Salt Lake-Moanalua Library, and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 'Aiea Library.

• Cathy Spagnoli, sharing traditional and modern Japanese folk tales for families with children 5 and older, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 13, Wahiawa Library, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Kailua Library, and 3 p.m. Oct. 15, Pearl City Library.

CHARTER SCHOOL BOOK FAIR, sales, and evening local guest authors and cultural demonstrations, with proceeds benefiting 14 participating charter schools statewide, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 13-17, Alu Like Inc., Kaka'ako; 535-1355.

KAHUKU BOOK CLUB, discussion of David Malouf's book, "An Imaginary Life," 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Kahuku Public & School Library; 293-8935.

FENG SHUI WORKSHOP, by Clear Englebert, author of "Feng Shui for Hawai'i," 2 p.m. Oct. 18, Borders Ward Centre; free; 591-8995. Also:

• Booksigning and discussion of specific feng shui relevance through furniture displays, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 17, Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapi'olani Blvd., second floor; 237-5462.

• Booksigning and seminar, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 18, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; 949-7307.

CHILDREN'S USED BOOK SALE, by Children's Literature Hawai'i, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18, UH-Manoa, Krauss Hall courtyard; 956-3040.

FRIENDS OF KAILUA LIBRARY ANNUAL MEETING and COLLECTIBLE AND UNUSUAL BOOK SALE, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18, library courtyard; cash and checks only; 266-9911.

AARP MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENT, with 10 percent discount (with membership card), Oct. 18, Borders Ward Centre; 591-8995. Also:

• 12 p.m., discussion and question-and-answer session, "Healthy Living for Older Adults," with elder care specialist, Eme Kim; * 2 p.m., discussion of the book "Feng Shui for Hawai'i," by author Clear Englebert;

• 12 p.m. onward: representatives from New Balance Hawai'i discussing proper shoe sizing, and with reverse mortgage specialist, Percy Ihara.

HAWAI'I LITERACY VOLUNTEER TRAINING, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and 15; Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, Nanakuli; free; 537-6706.

DAVE & BUSTER'S MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE SERIES continues with staging of "The Glitch That Stole Christmas"; 7 p.m. Oct. 25, and Nov. 15 and 29. Dave & Buster's; $36.95, with meal; reservations: 589-2215.

"SINGGALOT: THE TIES THAT BIND," photo exhibit highlighting the history and legacy of Filipino-Americans, in observance of Filipino-American History Month, library hours; Hawai'i State Library; through Oct. 25; free; 586-3499. Also: 2-4 p.m.

"NINE IS THE NEW LUCKY NUMBER," The Friends of Waialua Library will showcase nine Island artists, all of whom live, work or have lived on the North Shore; through Oct. 31; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, 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 SIGNINGS

SUSAN YUEN, will autograph her book, "Hawai'i's Bento Box Cookbook," 1 p.m., Oct. 12, Borders Windward Mall; 732-1709.

JOHN WYTHE WHITE, author of "A High and Beautiful Wave," will sign his book, 1 p.m. Oct. 12, Barnes & Noble, Kahala; 732-1709.

MATTHEW KAOPIO, author of "Hawaiian Family Album" will sign his book, 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Borders, Ward Centre; 732-1709.

FOR KEIKI

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2 to 5; 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 12; Kailua Public Library, under "The Reading Tree"; free; 266-9911.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, with Ms. Jolene, for stories read aloud, sing-along songs and crafts, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 22; Wahiawa Public Library; free; 622-5345.

TODDLER STORYTIME, stories, fingerplays, sing-along songs and games for ages 11/2-3, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 28; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AND ACTIVITIES, with Ms. Christine, for stories read aloud and sing-along songs, followed by playtime activities for ages 3-5, must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11:15 a.m. through Oct. 28; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.

FALL STORYTIMES, sing-alongs and other activities, for ages 3 and older with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 19; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

FALL PUZZLETIMES, with educational board puzzles, storytime, songs, fingerplays and activities, for ages 11/2-3, with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 21; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

FALL STORYTIME, stories, sing-along songs, finger plays and more for ages 3-5; 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 26; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; free; 689-1204.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for children ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 10; Hawai'i Kai Public Library; free; 397-5833.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, stories read aloud, sing-along songs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18; Wai'anae Public Library; free; 697-7868.

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, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older; 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

Toddler storytime, books, finger plays, matching games and songs, for ages 2-3; 10 a.m. Tuesdays; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older; 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

Toddler storytime, books, finger plays, matching games and songs, for ages 2-3; 10 a.m. Tuesdays; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

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

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.

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 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; 10:30 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.

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.