SPECIAL EVENTS

Booksale, paperbacks for 25 cents each and other items at low prices, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; sponsored by the Friends of Pearl City Library; free admission. 453-6566.

Margaret Weis, author of the "Dragonvarld" trilogy, "Dragonlance," "Darksword" and "Death Gate Cycle," speaks about her works, at the following public libraries: 3 p.m. today, Kane'ohe; 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Mililani; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wahiawa; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Kapolei; 3 p.m. Thursday, Salt Lake-Moanalua; 5:30 p.m. Thursday, McCully-Mo'ili'ili; 3 p.m. Friday, Hilo; 2 p.m. Saturday, Kona; recommended for science-fiction and fantasy readers ages 12 to adult; free. 973-1099.

"Chinese New Year Celebration," Peggy Nihipali shares customs, folk tales and food samples from China, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kahuku Public & School Library; free. 293-8935.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, free slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron, and Lyz, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 387-9664.

Authors' Night, meet the following authors and have them sign copies of their books: Thomas Holland, Sue Cowing, Wendy Miyake, Tom Jacobs, Leonard Villanueva, with pupu and prizes, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Waialua Public Library; free. 637-8286.

Book Sale, with videos, music and other media at reduced prices, 9 a.m.-2 pm. Saturday, Kaimuki Public Library; free admission. 733-8422.

Shelter Literary Festival, final special event that coincides with the current art exhibit: Creative Writing Workshop on the topic "Home," with Caroline Sinavaiana, 3 p.m. Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; also, student writers, who were selected by NA'AU, a Place of Learning, read from their work with host, Lois-Ann Yamanaka, 4:30 p.m. Saturday; both events are free. 521-2903.

"Harvest and the Moon," 7th annual Mary Kawena Pukui Performing Arts Festival, native storytellers from Alaska, Massachusetts and Hawai'i celebrate their cultures through sharing stories and dance, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18, Bishop Museum's Great Lawn; $3 (free for museum members and children under 3). 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Eddie Sherman, author of "Frank, Sammy, Marlon and Me: Adventure in Paradise with the Celebrity Set," signs his book, 11 a.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. 949-7307.

Gail Omoto and Jan Dill distribute and sign copies of their book, "Kai the 'Opihi Gets the Point," to students in the Tutu and Me program, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, 'Imiola Congregational Church, Waimea, Big Island; also, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Kohala Intergenerational Center, Kohala, Big Island. 524-7633, www.pidfoundation.org.

Tammy Yee signs her Baby Honu books and "The Hawaiian Goodbye Book," 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Gift Shop. 396-4229.

George Mateljan signs "The World's Healthiest Foods," noon Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Rich Budnick signs "Hawaiian Street Names," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Lois-Ann Yamanaka, author of "Behold the Many," signs her book, 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

Bamboo Ridge Press seeks poetry and prose for the Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts, issue 91, to be published later this year. Submit copies of your work (manuscripts cannot be returned), up to 12 pages of poetry or 25 pages of prose to: Bamboo Ridge Press, P.O. Box 61781, Honolulu, HI 96839. Deadline is Thursday.

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Hawai'i chapter, holds its annual conference, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 3, Ala Moana hotel; $85 for SCBWI members, $95 for nonmembers. Deadline for registration is Feb. 23. 728-8109, www.geocities.com/scbwihawaii/ events.html.

Aloha Performing Arts Company seeks scripts of any length and on any subject for the Aug. 15-18 Original Play Festival. Plays chosen for the festival will be mounted as staged readings, with minimal rehearsal and simple technical presentation. Submit three copies of typewritten plays without author name (include a separate cover sheet with author's name and contact information) to: APAC OPF XIV, PO Box 794, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Additional requirements: (808) 322-9924. Postmark deadline is May 21.

READING GROUPS

Literature Readers Group, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Borders Bestseller Reading Group, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Borders Waikele. 676-6699.

Contemporary Fiction Reading Group, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, stories, fingerplays, song for children, 2-3 years, 10 a.m. Mondays, through April 23, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

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

Pre-School Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through April 17, Waipahu Public Library's C.O. Andy Anderson Room. 675-0358.

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

Preschool Craft & Storytime, special Valentine's Day stories and craft, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323); and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (949-7307).

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (949-7307).

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Keiki Reading Room in Gallery 31 (lower level of Banyan Court); for 12 and younger and their parents; free for children, included with admission price of $7 for parents. 532-8700.

Preschool Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 23, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.

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

Pre-School Storytime, read aloud stories, sing-along songs and a simple craft for children, 3-5 years, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through April 25, Wahiawa Public Library. 622-6345.

Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays through April 28, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Saturday Storytime, special Chinese New Year's stories, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323) and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (949-7307).

Saturday Storytime, meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (949-7307).

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line.