UPCOMING

"WESTLAKE: POEMS BY WAYNE KAUMUALII WESTLAKE (1947-1984)," readings of a kanaka maoli poet, 3 p.m. Oct. 4, Revolution Books; free; 944-3106.

LIHU'E PUBLIC LIBRARY FALL USED BOOK SALE and Keep Your Library Open fundraising drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4, conference room; information, 808-241-3222

"THE MANY MEANINGS OF CHRISTMAS," Hawai'i Public Radio's next "Aloha Shorts" program (live taping of poetry and fiction); 6:45 p.m. music, 7 p.m. readings, Oct. 4; Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St.; free, reservations recommended, 955-8821.

"ARE GIRLS GOING WILD IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM?," second lecture in a University of Hawai'i Faculty Lecture Series, discussion of girls' aggression and violence by Meda Chesney-Lind, a UH professor of women's studies and author on women and crime; 3:30 p.m. Oct. 7, UH-Manoa, Hamilton Library, room 301; information, 956-8688.

"WHO'S SLEEPING IN MY BED?," topic of this month's Mission Houses Museum free Keiki Talk Story, featuring books in which beds play a prominent part — "Princess and the Pea," "Goldilocks," etc. — a tour of historic beds and cradles in the museum, and a family hands-on activity; intended for ages 4 to 6; 10-11 a.m. Oct. 8, museum's visitor center; information, 261-0705.

"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU," one of a series of Tuesday Night at the Library programs; intended for adults; 6:30 p.m. Kahuku Public and School Library conference room; free; information, 293-8935.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH photo and art display, sponsored by the Filipino-American Historical Society of Hawai'i; library hours, Hawai'i state library; through Oct. 31; free; information, 586-3499.

HAWAI'I KAI PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKSALE, with sales of "gently-used" books, CDs, DVDs, videos and audiobooks (most less than $2); 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10-11, at the library; information, 397-5833.

LIBRARY NEWS

LIBRARY PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: The Kalihi-Palama and Kapolei public libraries have discontinued their passport application services because of recent budget cuts. That service remains available at the Hawai'i State Library's Federal Documents Section (586-3477) and Waialua Public Library (637-4876, by appointment). Information: www.librarieshawaii.org/services/passport1.htm.

MOUNTAIN VIEW (BIG ISLAND) PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY, previously scheduled to be closed Oct. 2-22, will remain open using proceeds of the Keep Your Library Open fundraising campaign.

PAHALA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Big Island) closed for construction. No book drop, reading programs or passport application service. Temporary extended hours at Na'alehu Public Library. Information: 831-6877.

ESSAY CONTESTS

ESSAY CONTEST, for grades 5-8, about the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, sponsored by the Aloha Chapter, National Society For the Daughters of the American Revolution. Entries accepted through January; for information, e-mail DAR.AmHistory@yahoo.com.

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST, for grades 9-12, prize of $1,200 and paid lodging and transportation to Washington, D.C., in October 2010, to read prize-winning essay on Columbus Day, sponsored by Aloha Chapter, National Society For the Daughters of the American Revolution. Entries accepted through January; e-mail DAR.AmHistory@yahoo.com.

ONGOING

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a bargain book/video store run as a library fundraiser, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; information, 536-4174.

PLAY READING GROUP, with discussion and dramatic readings, 6 p.m. second Friday monthly First Unitarian Church; free; bring snacks to share; information, 526-1191.

YWCA BROWN-BAG LUNCH BOOK CLUB, noon-1:30 p.m. third Tuesday monthly; Laniakea (old Richards Street) YWCA; information, 538-7061.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, slam poetry workshops, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

FOR KEIKI

WAIPAHU KEIKI STORYTIME, for children 3-5 years old (with adult supervision), including stories, songs and puzzles/educational toys/crafts activities; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 13, Waipahu Public Library, C.O. Andy Anderson Room; free; information, 675-0358.

TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, sing-alongs, fingerplays and games (also toddler fun time with toys and puzzles); for ages 1 1/2 to 3 years old (with adult supervision), 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 24; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

"TODDLER TIME" STORYTIME, for babies and toddlers (with caregivers), with stories, rhymes, sing-alongs, and puzzles; 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 24, Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; free; information, 586-3510.

KAIMUKI CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, for children preschool age and older, with stories, fingerplays, rhymes and craft session; 10:30-11 a.m. Sundays, through-Dec. 6; information, 733-8422.

HAWAI'I KAI PUBLIC LIBRARY FALL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, free; library meeting room; information, 397-5833: