SPECIAL

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR with paper bag crafts, the "Monster Freeze Trick" and "Treat Train," and book-signing by Jon J. Murakami, author of "Geckos Trick or Treat," 1 p.m. Oct. 26, Borders Books & Music, Ward Centre. Free. 591-8995.

"FAMILY FUN NIGHT" with slightly scary Halloween stories, poems and activities for ages 5-9, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Bond Memorial Public Library, Big Island; free; 808-889-6655.

"A HALLOWEEN PROGRAM," modern re-enactment of "Cinderella" by Pearl City High School drama class, with appearances by other Disney/fairy tale characters, and some audience participation, for all ages, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Pearl City Public Library, Adult Reading Section; free; 453-6566.

Keiki storytime with wally amos, story read-aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2 to 5; 10:30-11 a.m. Oct. 29, Nov. 19 and Dec. 10; Kailua Public Library, under "The Reading Tree"; free; 266-9911.

"HALLOWEEN STORYTIME," for ages 5-9, with read-alouds, storytelling with simple puppets, treats and a craft (costumes optional), 5:30-6:15 p.m. Oct. 29, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library, Quiet Room; free; 831-6831.

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, with proceeds helping fund Hawai'i public libraries, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 1, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; sponsored by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i.

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 p.m. Oct. 26, Kaimuki Public Library; 7 p.m. Oct. 27, Lihu'e Public LIbrary, Kaua'i; 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Princeville Public Library, Kaua'i; 6 p.m. Oct. 30, 'Aiea Public LIbrary, and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Kailua, Kona Public Library, Big Island.

STATE LIBRARY FALL CHILDREN'S STORYTELLING SERIES, featuring local storyteller Nyla Fujii-Babb and choreographer/dancer Yukie Shiroma, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 27, Lihu'e Public Library, Kaua'i; and Janice Tarukina, local actress and storyteller, 3 p.m. Oct. 27 Pahala Public Library, Big Island, and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Laupahoehoe, Big Island; free; 831-6877.

"MASKS, MOVEMENT AND THE ART OF REANIMATION WITH YUKI SHIROMA, 3 p.m. Oct. 28, Waimea Public Library, Kaua'i; free; 808-338-6848.

DAVE & BUSTER'S MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE SERIES continues with staging of "The Glitch That Stole Christmas"; 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 29. Dave & Buster's; $36.95, with meal; reservations: 589-2215.

"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

CLEAR ENGLEBERT will sign copies of her book, "Feng Shui for Hawai'i," and conduct informal feng shui basics seminar for individual questions, 12-1 p.m. Oct. 26, Borders Books & Music, Windward Mall; free; 235-8803.

DIVORCE LAWYER BRAD COATES will sign copies of his book, "Divorce with Decency," 2-3 p.m. Oct. 26, Borders Books & Music, Maui Marketplace, Kahului, Maui; free; 808-877-6160.

NOVELIST, POET AND PLAYWRIGHT DAVID N. ODHIAMBO will read from, discuss and sign his book, "The Reverend's Apprentice," 3 p.m. Oct. 26, Revolution Books, 2626 S. King St.; free; 944-3106.

HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROFESSOR CARLOS ANDRADE will speak and sign his book, "Ha'ena: Through the Eyes of the Ancestors," at a launch party, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free; 596-8885.

FRANK HAINES will sign copies of his book "Architecture in Hawai'i," 12-1 p.m. Nov. 1, Borders Books & Music, Waikele; free; 732-1709.

AUTHOR LAURIE IDE AND ILLUSTRATOR JEFF PAGAY will sign copies of their book "Whale Song and Dance," 2-3 p.m. Nov. 1, Borders Books & Music, Ward Centre; free; 732-1709.

FOR KEIKI

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.