SPECIAL

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH, through Sept. 30, Pearl City Public Library; those younger than 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian, with valid ID; free; 453-6566.

WRITERS, POETS AND PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP MEETING, 6 p.m. Sept. 21, Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

WAIMANALO LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Waimanalo Public & School Library; free; 259-2610.

SPEECH AND BOOK SIGNING by Bernice "Bee" Haydu, one of the last 300 remaining World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), appearance 2 p.m., book signing of her book, "WASPs — Flying Into History, 12-5 p.m. Sept. 21, Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, Hangar 37, Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd.; general admission prices; 441-1000.

LIBRARY TV AND FILM OVERVIEW, presentation by Donne Dawson of the Hawaii Film Office, one of a series of presentations, "Seeing Stars," introduction and overview of the television and film industry; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 23; Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; Q-and-A session to follow; free; 831-6831.

"CELL PHONES, KIDS AND US: THE INCONVENIENT TRUTH ABOUT CONVENIENT TECHNOLOGIES," a speech by acupuncturist/doctor of Oriental medicine, Dr. Carrie Hyman, about the alleged electromagnet dangers of cell phones, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23, 'Aina Haina Public Library; free; 377-2456.

"FARLINGTON RABBIT," original musical play for children, 2 p.m., Sept. 24, Wailuku Public Library, Hawaiian Room; free; 808-243-5766.

"TAI CHI FOR HEALTH," discussion and interactive demonstration by tai chi practitioner and teacher, Christopher Eng, especially recommended for senior citizens, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 25, Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

"THE ART OF TAIKO," lecture-drum demonstration of the Japanese drum, by taiko artist Kenny Endo and group, 1 p.m. Sept. 27, Kahului Public Library, Maui; free; 808-873-3097.

DAVE AND BUSTER'S MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE SERIES continues with staging of "The Glitch That Stole Christmas"; 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 25, and 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 either 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

KEVIN WHITTON, author of "Green Hawaii," will sign his book at the following Borders stores: noon Sept. 21, Waikele; 2 p.m. Sept. 27, Ward Centre, and 1 p.m. Sept. 28, Windward; 732-1709.

MELODY TOTH will sign copies of her book "Let's Go 'Bows!: Behind the Scenes With University of Hawai'i Sports," 3-4 p.m. Sept. 21, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323); and noon-1:15 p.m. Sept. 25, UH Center for Biographical Research, Manoa campus, Henke Hall, Room 325, 1800 East-West Road (956-3774).

MATTHEW KAOPIO, author of "Hawaiian Family Album," will sign his book at 2 p.m. Sept. 27, Borders Books, Waikele; 732-1709.

FOR KEIKI

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, 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.

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.

TODDLER STORYTIME, stories, fingerplays, sing-along songs and games for ages 1 1/2-3, 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.

Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

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.

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

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.

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, 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.

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.

PLAY MORNINGS, for keiki ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Sept. 28; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

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.

FALL PUZZLETIMES, with educational board puzzles, storytime, songs, fingerplays and activities, for ages 1 1/2-3, with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 21; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

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.