SPECIAL EVENTS

Book Bash, new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and magazines for sale plus a silent auction for rare and unusual books; 12-4 p.m.; July 22; Kane'ohe Public Library; free admission; 233-5676.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere; 5:30 p.m. Mondays; July 16-July 2008; broadcast on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays; July 19-July 2008; on KTUH 90.3 FM. This week: Local Kid Spookies stories told by Lopaka Kapanui, Jeff Gere and Cini Akaka. www.talkstoryradio.com.

Book Sale, books, videos, DVDs, CDs and audio tapes at reasonable prices; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; July 25-July 27 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 28; 'Aina Haina Public Library; free admission. 377-2456.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron, and Lyz; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; July18-July 2008; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 387-9664.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Sally-Jo Bowman, co-author of "No Footprints in the Sand: A Memoir of Kalaupapa," reads from and signs her book; 10-11 a.m.; July 22; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. free; 949-7307.

Tammy Yee signs her series of Baby Honu and other children's books for military families; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; July 25; Schofield Main Exchange, Wahiawa; free; 622-1773.

Judi Riley signs "When I am Quiet on O'ahu," 12-1 p.m.; July 28; Navy Exchange, Mall at Pearl Harbor; free; 423-3330. Also, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; July 28; Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Gift Shop; free; 396-4229.

READING GROUPS

Hawai'i Kai Jaycees Book Club, discussion of Kim Edward's "The Memory Keeper's Daughter;" 11 a.m.; July 22; Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

FOR KEIKI

Yona Chock, the Magic Storyteller, combination of magic, storytelling, origami, puppets and balloons; 2:30 p.m.; July 22; Kane'ohe Public Library; free; 233-5676.

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

Preschool Craft & Storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free; 737-3323.

Preschool Craft & Storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for 12 and younger and their parents; 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for children, included with admission price of $7 for parents; 532-8700.

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

Keiki Storytime, for ages 2-5; 11-11:30 a.m.; Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

Storytime in the Garden, stories, songs, nature crafts and visit to a tree led by Lorraine Stringfellow, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Thursday; Foster Botanical Garden; free; reservation: 522-7064.

Children's Storytime, listen to stories and learn a simple craft, for ages 3 and over; 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

Gems by Perrault, performance of Charles Perrault's "Cinderella" and "Puss in Boots" by Kyle Kakuno and The Traveling Storytellers; 6:30 p.m.; July 26; 'Aiea Public Library; free; 483-7333.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055 islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line.