SPECIAL

VICTORIAN HORRORS AT MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM, costumed professional actors bring authors Jane Austen, Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelly and others "back from the dead," to read excerpts from their works, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 24, at the museum; $25; required reservations, 447-3929.

FREE "MYSTERY MOVIE," suitable for ages 12 and older; 2 p.m. Oct. 24, Aiea Public Library meeting room; information, movie title, 483-7333.

"DIVERSITY: PART OF THE AMERICAN DREAM" art exhibit, in observance of American Archives Month; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Oct. 29; University of Hawaii-Mänoa, Hamilton Library, Moir Archives Reading Room, 5th floor; information, 956-8688.

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

UPCOMING

TEEN READ WEEK, annual American Library Association literacy initiative, for teens, parents, librarians, educators and booksellers; featuring storytellers Alton Chung an Ohio's Lyn Ford, Native American and medieval armorer C.R. Greywolf, the Tau Dance Theater, the University of Hawaii Dance Ensemble and ukulele maker Bob Gleason; for ages 12 and older; various hours/various libraries; information, www.librarieshawaii.org.

"HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP ROLLS, Vietnamese-Style, With Peanut Sauce," cooking demonstration by "The Pickle Lady," Leonora Ching, suitable for ages 12 and older, one of a series of Tuesday Night at the Library programs; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20; Kahuku Public and School Library conference room; free; information, 293-8935.

LIBRARY NEWS

LIBRARY PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: The Kalihi-Pälama and Kapolei public libraries have discontinued their passport application services because of recent budget cuts. That service remains available at the Hawaii 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 through Oct. 22, will remain open using proceeds of the Keep Your Library Open fundraising campaign.

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

BOOK SIGNINGS

VERA ARITA will sign copies of her two new children's books, "Can You Catch a Coqui Frog?" and "Animals Sing Aloha," 12-1:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Borders Express, Mililani; information, 732-1709.

KATIE GROVE-VELASQUEZ and MICHAEL OGATA will sign copies of their book "New Friend for Naia," 11 a.m. Oct. 18, Borders Express, Kaahumanu Mall, Maui; information, 732-1709.

SAM CHOY will sign copies of his book "Poke," 12-2 p.m. Oct. 18, Target store, Kona, Big Island; information, 732-1709.

DORINDA LUM and MICHAEL FURUYA will sign copies of their book "Keoni's Special Gift," 1 p.m. Oct. 18, Barnes and Noble, Ala Moana; information, 732-1709.

J. K[0xcb]HAULANI KAUANUI, author of "Hawaiian Blood: Colonialism and the Politics of Sovereignty and Indigeneity," talk story and book signing; 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23, Native Books/Nä Mea Hawaii, Ward Warehouse ; information, 783-2665.

JEAN WATANABE HEE will sign copies of her book, "Hawai'Is Best Quick and Easy Recipes," 5 p.m. Oct. 23, Barnes and Noble, Ala Moana; and 1 p.m. Oct. 25, Barnes and Noble, Kähala; information, 732-1709.

AUTHOR/MUSICIAN JIM BRICKMAN will sign copies of his CD "Beautiful World," 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24, Barnes and Noble, Ala Moana; 949-7307.

HIDEAKI "SANTA" MIYOSHI will sign copies of the book, "Izakaya Hawaii, Tokkuri Tei Cooking," 1 p.m. Oct. 24, Barnes and Noble, Kähala; information, 732-1709.

MAHEALANI WENDT, PHYLLIS COOCHIE CAYAN and VICTORIA NALANI KNEUBUHL will sign copies of "Hookupu: An Offering of Literature by Native Hawaiian Women," 3-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Native Books, Ward Warehouse; information, 732-1709.

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., Kakaako; 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

KAILUA KEIKI STORYTIME, with stories, fingerplays and crafts, for ages 2-5, 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 4, and Nov. 18-Dec. 16, Kailua Public Library; information, 266-9911.

TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, sing-alongs, fingerplays and games (also toddler fun time with toys and puzzles); for ages 11/2 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, Hawaii 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.

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

• Pre-school storytime, for children 3-5 years old (with caregiver), with stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and make-and-take craft sessions; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 23.

• Toddler Puzzletime, for ages 1 1/2-3 years (with caregiver), with educational puzzles, toys, storytime, songs and fingerplays; 10:30 a.m. first Thursdays monthly.

SATURDAY KEIKI STORYTIME, for children 3 and older (with adult supervision), including stories, songs and rhymes, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Hawaii State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; free; information, 586-3510.

Keiki storytime, with books, games and songs, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele; free. 676-6699. Also, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Mililani Public Library; free. 627-7470.

Read Me a Story, for children 12 and under and their parents, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts; children included with parent's $7 admission. 532-8700.

Preschool storytimE, stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5, 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Waikíkí-Kapahulu Public Library; free. 733-8488.