Lit beat
SPECIAL
"PACIFIC IMAGES: Views from Captain Cook's Third Voyage," book signing with author Eleanor C. Nordyke,, of the second edition re-issue (first published in 1999) of historic reproductions of Cook's 1784 atlas of engravings, and journal excerpts, 3-4:30 p.m. March 22 Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; 597-8971, www.nativebookshawaii.com.
ASA YAMASHITA SCHOLARSHIP fundraiser, with a portion of sales at Barnes & Noble, Kahala, donated to a deserving Wai'anae High School senior, March 27-April 5 (mention at check-out). Also: donations taken of books for the school library; information, Ipo Tonaki, 737-3323.
FRIENDS OF PEARL CITY LIBRARY SALE, books, records and videotapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 22, hardcover nonfiction; March 29, fiction; April 5, videos; library lobby; all under $1; 453-6566.
FOURTH ANNUAL SPRING READING PROGRAM, conducted during most school's spring break, March 23-April 4, Kapolei Public Library; for students sixth grade and younger, with prizes and bonus awards for reading books; 693-7050.
MUSICAL TODDLER STORYTIME, a music and movement program especially for toddlers 3 and younger, with songs, instrument play, rhythm chants, movement and dance activities; 10 a.m., March 23, Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Room for Children; must be accompanied by parent/caregiver; 586-3510.
"HOW TO MAKE BREAD," with baker and storyteller Donnette Tew, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 24, Kahuku Public and School Library; suitable for ages 5 and above (bring bread recipes to share); 293-8935.
EDUCATOR'S APPRECIATION WEEK, with discounts for current and retired educators, store hours, through March 25, Borders, Ward Centre (reception, 4-8 p.m. March 20); 591-8995.
"KEIKI DANCE AND MOVEMENT," by Florence Dixon of Island Monkeez, for children ages 1 to 5 (accompanied by parent/caregiver), featuring creative dance, movement and other activities, 9:30 a.m. March 25; Pearl City Public Library, Adult Reading Section; 453-6566.
PUBLIC LIBRARY WI-FI HOT SPOTS: Kane'ohe Public Library joins Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library in offering free wireless Internet access (no printers available, although patrons can print documents from the library's public-access printers); information, 831-6877.
BOOK SIGNINGS
"THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SHOPPING ON OAHU," booksignings, sales and presentations by author, Kathryn Drury Wagner; 534-7170:
DR. JORGE CAMARA performs and autographs his CD "Live from the OR (Operating Room)," 7 p.m. March 28; Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.
BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a fundraising project of Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., March 28 and April 4, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; 536-4174.
ONGOING
ADULT PAPER CRAFTS OPPORTUNITY for making cards, decorations, scrapbooks, tags, etc., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., fourth Saturday monthly (except May and December), Kalihi-Palama Public Library auditorium; tables space and some electrical access provided (bring supplies and snacks); registration, 832-3466.
"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.
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.
FOR KEIKI
WAIPAHU LIBRARY PRESCHOOL STORYTIME and activities program (including stories, sing-alongs, puzzles, educational toys and crafts); 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through March 24, 94-275 Mokuola St.; 675-0358.
CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 16; , Kaimuki Public Library, Children's Room; free; 733-8422.
Keiki storytimE, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through April 8; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, with stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and crafts; 10 a.m. Thursdays through April 23, Wai'anae Public Library; no registration required; 697-7868.
Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10 a.m. Mondays through April 27 (except holidays); Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Room for Children; free; 586-3510.
PEARL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME/CRAFT SESSIONS, with stories, songs, activities and crafts for children 3 and older with parent/caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 13 (none on March 25); Adult Reading Room; 453-6566.
TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and playtime, for ages 3-5 with parent/caregiver; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 13; 'Ewa Beach Public and School Library; free; 689-1204.
"PUZZLETIME: A TODDLER STORYTIME," with educational board puzzle play, age-appropriate storytime, sing-alongs and activities, for toddlers ages 1 to 3; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 14; Pearl City Public Library, Children's Room; 453-6566.
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.
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.
