Lit beat
See a comprehensive list of literary events at www.honoluluadvertiser.com/islandlife.
SPECIAL
BOOKZILLA, annual Kaimuki Public Library fundraiser, with bargain sales of books, CDs, records, DVDs, video and audiobooks (most $1); 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 5; library lower parking lot; free; 733-8423.
BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a library fundraising project, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; (Sept. 5th specials include hobby books, cookbooks, art and children's books, half price; romance novels, $5 a bag; videos, 10 for $5); information, 536-4174.
"A FULL MENU OF TASTY MORSELS: Poetry and Prose About Food," topic of Hawai'i Public Radio's next "Aloha Shorts" (locally produced program of writings from Bamboo Ridge Press performed by local celebrities/actors); 6:45 p.m. (music), 7 p.m. readings, Sept. 6, Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St.; free (for this taping, audience members are invited to bring canned goods for Hawai'i Food Bank); reservations recommended, 955-8821.
UPCOMING
"AN AFTERNOON OF POETRY" with Tui Scanlan and Darron Cambra, of Hawai'i's national slam poetry team; 3-4 p.m. Aug. 30, Revolution Books; free; information, 944-3106.
"FIRST WEDNESDAY" SIERRA CLUB informational presentation, by Robert Harris, local environmental attorney and local Sierra Club chapter director, on the grassroots environmental group's work to reduce impacts of global climate change, encourage clean renewable energy, reduce fossil fuel use and protect native habitats; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Kapolei Public Library; free (for ages 12 and older); information, 693-7050.
HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISING BOOK FAIR, with a portion of proceeds to benefit dyslexia education projects, through Aug. 30; Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall (mention HIDA at cashier); information, 538-7007 or www.dyslexia-hawaii.org.
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BOOK A BRIGHTER FUTURE, Macy's fundraiser for Read Aloud America national children's reading program, ($3 donation gets $10 coupon off next $50 purchase or more), through Aug. 31, local Macy's stores; information, 531-1985.
CLOSURES
THELMA PARKER MEMORIAL PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY (on Waimea Elementary and Intermediate School campus, Big Island) will change schedule beginning Sept. 1: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 12:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; closed Sundays and Mondays; information, 808-887-6067.
WAIMANALO PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY closed Aug. 31-Sept. 7 for reroofing work; book drop-off unaffected; patrons advised to use Kailua or Hawai'i Kai libraries, or www.librarieshawaii.org for other services or book catalog.
KEA'AU (BIG ISLAND) PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY has re-opened after closure for health, safety and accessibility improvements and new roof installation; hours remain the same; information, 808-982-4281.
PAHALA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Big Island) closed for construction. No book drop, reading programs or passport application service. Temporary extended hours at Na'alehu Public Library. Information: 831-6877
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
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
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, Sept. 1-Nov. 24; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.
WAIPAHU KEIKI STORYTIME, for children 3-5 years old (with adult supervision), including stories, songs and puzzles/educational toys/crafts activities; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Oct. 13, Waipahu Public Library, C.O. Andy Anderson Room; free; information, 675-0358
SATURDAY KEIKI STORYTIME, for children 3 and older (with adult supervision), including stories, songs and rhymes, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; free; information, 586-3510.
Keiki storytime, stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older, 10-10:45 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays through Aug. 30, Kapolei Public Library; free. 693-7050.
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, Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free. 733-8488.
