SPECIAL EVENTS

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

Book Give-away, choose from textbooks, Chinese language materials, music and videos, and other materials the library has not been able to sell, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Liliha Public Library; all books are free. 587-7578.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Anthony Stultz signs and talks about "Free Your Mind: The Four Directions of an Awakened Life," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.

Tammy Yee signs her series of "Baby Honu" books, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Hickham Exchange. 423-1304.

James Houston signs "Bird of Another Heaven," 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

Writers', Poets' and Playwrights' Group, 6 p.m. today, Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Aloha Performing Arts Company seeks scripts of any length and on any subject for the Aug. 15-18 Original Play Festival. Plays chosen for the festival will be mounted as staged readings, with minimal rehearsal and simple technical presentation. Submit three copies of typewritten plays without author name (include a sperate cover sheet with author's name and contact information) to: APAC OPF XIV, P.O. Box 794, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Additional requirements: (808) 322-9924. Postmark deadline is tomorrow

FOR KEIKI

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

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

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323); and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (949-7307).

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Keiki Reading Room in Gallery 31 (lower level of Banyan Court); for 12 and younger and their parents; free for children, included with admission price of $7 for parents. 532-8700.

Preschool Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.

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

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

Storytime and Activities, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and a craft, 10 a.m. Saturday, Waialua Public Library; free. 637-8286.

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.