Public libraries mark book week

The state's public libraries celebrate Children's Book Week with free performances next week by Faustwork Mask Theatre of Toronto, Canada.

"The Mask Messenger," combines monologue and physical comedy to explore the many uses of masks. For ages 7 and up. Performances:

Monday: 3 p.m., Naalehu; 6 p.m. Pahala

Tuesday: 1 p.m., Mountain View

Next Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., Mililani

Nov. 17: 3 p.m., Kaimuki; 6:30 p.m., Liliha

Nov. 22: 3 p.m., Pearl City; 6 p.m., Wahiawa

Nov. 23: 2:45 p.m., Molokai

OTHER FREE PROGRAMS

"A is for Aloha: A Hawaii Alphabet": With Illustrator Tammy Yee, 10:30 a.m. next Wednesday, Wahiawa; 10 a.m. Nov. 17, Waialua

"Pajama Monday": Story, snack and craft, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Kalihi-Palama; kicks off a week of events

Bungie the Clown Show: 11 a.m. Nov. 19, Manoa Public Library

"Puppet Times": 10 a.m. Nov. 19, Waianae; 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23, Aiea

"The Golden Slipper: A Chinese Cinderella Tale": Presented by the Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center 3 p.m. Nov. 15, Kaimuki

Magic Show and Balloon Sculpting: 6 p.m. next Wednesday, Waipahu; 10:30 a.m. Nov. 19, McCully-Moiliili

Magic Show: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Ewa Beach

Make a Mini-Book: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Ewa Beach

Native American Pow Wow: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Mililani

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On the Net:

» www.librarieshawaii.org, for a list of all Children's Book Week events.