SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, paperbacks 25 cents each and other books and videos at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free admission. 453-6566.

"Four Tongues Wagging," storytellers Lopaka Kapanui, Makia Malo, Jeff Gere and Kathy "Tita" Collins record shows for future broadcast on Talk Story Radio, 5:30 p.m. today, Atherton Performing Arts Studio; free. 955-8821.

Jacketless Booksale by the Pound, purchase fiction and nonfiction books without jackets at $1 per pound, begins 7:30 a.m. tomorrow, Bestsellers, Bishop Square; continues 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, while supplies last. 528-2378.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. www.hawaiipublicradio.org/aloha shorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere, with Island storytellers telling Hawaiian and Pacific Rim stories, 5:30 p.m. Mondays on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays on KTUH 90.3 FM. This week, stories and folk tales with the theme "Love Ends." www.talkstoryradio.com.

"Medicine, Anatomia and Ka'a'awa," Kiki Mookini presents the second in a series of talks on "Ka'a'awa," by O.A. Bushnell, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Windward Community College Hale Akoakoa 101; free. College students, staff and the public are encouraged to read the historical novel for this year's Common Book Project. 235-7436.

Aurelio S. Agcaoili, editor of the Weekly Inquirer Philippines, talks on "Redemption," an Ilokano novel written in English," noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Manoa Korean Studies auditorium; free. 956-2226, 956-8405. Also, Agcaoili presents "Negotiating Identity, Transacting Nationhood," a talk on the Philippine literature of exile, 2-3:15 Thursday, UH-Hilo's Campus Center 301; free. (808) 974-7451.

Poetry Slam Workshop for Teens, ongoing Youth Speaks Hawai'i workshops in written and spoken word for students ages 13-19, working with members of the HawaiiSlam team, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

Mohit Prasad, Indo-Fijian poet, reads from his works, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Hilo Campus Center 301, Big Island; free. (808) 974-7570.

James McCarthy, storyteller and balladeer performs for ages 3 and older, 10 a.m. Thursday, Kapolei Public Library; free and in celebration of the recent donation of children's books to the library from Castle and Cooke Hawaii. 693-7050.

"Korean Nationalism and Cosmopolitanism," lecture by Chong-ko Choi on the life and influence of Paul K. Ryu (1915-1998), noon-1:15 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa's Henke Hall, Room 325; part of the Brown Bag Biography series; free. 956-3774.

Authors' Night, meet and talk story with Eddie Kamae, Peter Maguire and Tammy Yee, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Waialua Public Library; free, with pupu, music and prizes. 637-8286.

Camp Read a Book, children's activities, read-aloud opportunities and book sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Pu'uhale Elementary School; free admission. 832-3190.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Lloyd Berardy signs "Tropical Bear Learns to Surf," 1 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.

Laura Ruby and other contributors sign "Mo'ili'ili: The Life of a Community," at a reception for the release of the book, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, First Hawaiian Bank, University Branch; free. 955-1555.

Rich Budnick discusses and signs "Hawaii's Forgotten History," 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

READING GROUP

Book Group, discussion of Tom Bissell's fictionalized travel stories in "God Lives in St. Peterburg: Short Stories," 7 p.m. Wednesday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

Writers', Poets' and Playwrights' Group, discussion for authors, 6 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Writing Retreat, Lillian Cunningham leads a time for writing and small group response, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Windward Community College Hale Na'auao 146; $5, bring writing materials and a sack lunch. Registration: 235-7433.

9th annual Ko'olau Writing Workshops, with guest speaker Robert Sullivan and a series of workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction and scriptwriting, 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 4, Hawai'i Pacific University, Kane'ohe; breakfast provided, bring your own lunch; $10 suggested donation ($5 for students). Registration: 544-9340, 544-1108.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center seeks quotes to be included on new outdoor benches on the theme, "What do art and culture mean to you?" Quotes may be your own or from persons or sources that have inspired you. Submit up to three original or cited statements, 60 words or less, with the your contact information and the author's name and, if known, their age, address, phone and e-mail to kristina@mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-2787.

VSA arts seeks submissions of original one-act plays from students in grades 6-12 for the 22nd annual Playwright Discovery Award. Two winning scripts, which express how disability affects a person's life, will be selected for performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and the authors will receive up to $1,500 and a trip to Washington, D.C. to see their play performed. Guidelines and application: www.vsarts.org, (800) 933-8721. Submission deadline is April 14.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Mondays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for keiki 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Storytime, for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Public Library. 622-6345.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Saturday Storytimes, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.