SPECIAL

FRIENDS OF PEARL CITY LIBRARY BOOKSALE of books, records, videotapes and computer programs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19 (members admitted from 9 a.m.), library meeting room; free; 453-6566.

WRITERS, POETS AND PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP MEETING, 6 p.m. Oct. 19, Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

"THE SURVIVOR SPIRIT: THE BEAUTY, PASSION & POWER OF BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS" book release brunch, to benefit Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children, High Risk Breast Program, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 19, Neiman Marcus store, Mariposa restaurant: $100; 535-7100.

"EXPLORING THE MINIATURE BOOK I: Basic Bookbinding and Accordion Books," a workshop with Donna and Peter Thomas, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19; Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village, Big Island; $75 (includes supplies; financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR OWN BOOK," presentation by Rowena Holloway, author, lecturer and minister, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21; Kahuku Public and School Library; 293-8935.

"THE ISRAELI PALESTINIAN REALITY," speech and booksigning by Susan Nathan, speaker on Israel and author of "The Other Side of Israel: My Journey Across the Jewish-Arab Divide," 7-9 p.m. Oct. 22, UH-Manoa, Architecture Auditorium, 2410 Campus Road; 956-8086; and 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 23, Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohia 118 auditorium; 734-9416; both free.

WOVEN BY WATER: WRITING BICULTURALLY IN AOTEAROA/NEW ZEALAND, talk by David Young, writer, environmentalist, and historian from Aotearoa/New Zealand; 3 p.m. Oct. 22; UH-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall 410; free; 956-7700.

"THE GREAT DAVIDIO MAGIC SHOW," show by magician/dentist, Dr. David Brown, of transformations, animations and comedy for children ages 3 and older (accompanied by parent/caregiver), 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Waipahu Public Library, C.O. Andy Anderson Room; free; 675-0358.

"GET YOUR FAMILY LEGAL AFFAIRS ORGANIZED," presentation by attorney Scott Suzuki, on topics including advanced healthcare directives, power of attorney, trusts, Living Wills, Medicare and Medicaid,6 p.m. Oct. 24; Liliha Public Library, meeting room (library closed; meeting room open); free; 587-7577.

"FLIPPIN' ON POETRY," a poetry reading by six emerging local Filipino-American poets, in observance of Filipino-American History Month, 2 p.m. Oct. 25; Hawai'i State Public Library, first floor reading room; reception to follow; 586-3500.

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

• "Monkey Waterfall" and "Bones," with Nyla Fujii-Babb and Yukie Shiroma, respectively, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Pearl City Public Library; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Hawai'i State Library, and 11 a.m. Oct. 25, 'Aina Haina Public Library.

• "Macbeth, Live and in Context!," featuring actors from the upcoming Kennedy Theatre production, 1 p.m. Oct. 19, Kaimuki Public Library.

• "Shark Bytes ," presentation by Gerald Crow, researcher, marine biologist and author, and Jennifer Crites, writer/photographer, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Kane'ohe Public Library, and 6 p.m. Oct. 21, Manoa Public Library.

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: Big Island appearances — 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21, Thelma Parker Memorial Library; 5:30 p.m., Oct. 21, Kailua, Kona Public Library; 9 a.m. Oct. 22, Mountain View Public Library; 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Kealakekua Public Library, and 10 a.m. Oct. 23, Bond Memorial Library.

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.

"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

J. LOVINS and CAROL COLBATH will be signing their books, "'Opihi Baby" and "A Keiki's First Word Book," respectively, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Bishop Museum, Shop Pacifica; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

MATTHEW KAOPIO, author of "Hawaiian Family Album" will sign his book, 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Borders, Windward Mall; also: book launch party, 6 p.m. Oct. 25, Native Books and Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse. 732-1709.

SUSAN YUEN, will autograph her book, "Hawai'i's Bento Box Cookbook," 1 p.m., Oct. 25; Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; 732-1709.

CLEAR ENGLEBERT will sign copies of her book, "Feng Shui for Hawai'i," 10-11 a.m. Oct. 25, Barnes & Noble, Kahala; 737-3323; and 1-2 p.m. Oct. 25; Borders, Waikele; 676-6699. Also at each: feng shui basics seminar and question-and-answer opportunity on individual concerns; free.

DR. DONNA BURNETT, Kailua author and psychologist, will sign copies of her book, "Spoon-feeding," 1-2 p.m. Oct. 25, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; 949-7307.

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.