SPECIAL

FRIENDS OF PEARL CITY LIBRARY SALE of books, records and videotapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., various dates: Feb. 8, paperbacks; Feb. 22, children's books; March 1, pocketbooks; March 8, hardcover nonfiction; March 15, paperbacks; March 22, hardcover nonfiction; March 29, fiction; April 5, videos; library lobby; all less than $1; 453-6566.

ANNUAL MARY KAWENA PUKUI PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL, bringing together storytellers from Alaska, Mississippi, Massachusetts and Hawai'i for a program of storytelling and dance, other entertainment, food and craft booths, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 8; Bishop Museum, Great Lawn; regular admission rates apply (special kama'aina and military rate, $3; children 3 and younger free); 847-3511; www.bishopmuseum.org.

KAHUKU BOOK CLUB discussion of the book, "Cellist of Sarajevo" by Steven Galloway, 11 a.m. Feb. 11; Kahuku Public and School Library; free; 293-8935.

KAHUKU AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PROGRAMS, 12:45 p.m.; Kahuku Public and School Library; free; 293-8935:

• "Let's Make a Valentine's Day Craft," Feb. 11.

• "Mystery Children's Movie," Feb. 18.

• "Fabulous Board Games," Feb. 25.

"TAX HELP FOR SENIORS AND LOW-TO-MIDDLE-INCOME FAMILIES," by AARP volunteers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, through April 9; Kahuku Public and School Library; free; 293-8935.

"DRUMMING WITH ABE LAGRIMAS JR. (PART TWO)," drum lecture-demonstration, suitable for ages 12 and older, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

CHILDREN'S MYSTERY AFTERNOON MOVIE, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Feb. 10, 'Ewa Beach Public and School Library; suitable for children of all ages; free; call for movie title, 689-1204.

PRESCHOOL PAJAMA PARTY, with stories and "pillow play" (wear pajamas, bring a pillow and stuffed animal), 6 p.m.; Feb. 11, Wai'anae Public Library; registration required; 697-7868.

BOOKZILLA, fundraising book sale (most, $1 each), along with CDs, records, DVDs, videos, and audio books; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Feb. 14; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

CHILDREN'S SCIENCE BOOK EXHIBIT, arranged by category and reading level (preschool to middle school), library hours, through March 6, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; 831-6831.

"POETRY OUT LOUD — HAWAI'I" accepting applications from public, public charter, private and home-schooled high school students /schools, for the statewide national "slam poetry" recitation program; information, www.poetryoutloud.org; schools can contact 839-9885.

BOOK SIGNINGS

CHEF AND AUTHOR CHAI CHAOWASAREE will sign copies of his book, "The Island Bistro Cookbook" 2-3 p.m. Feb. 14, Borders Books-Ward Centre (purchased books come with Chai's Island Bistro gift certificate); 591-8995.

"WEDDING GURU" TANNA DANG will sign copies of "Wedding Belles: Ideas & Inspiration from Island Brides," 1-2 p.m., Feb. 14, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323); 12-1 p.m., Feb. 21, Borders, Windward Mall (235-8803), and 1-2 p.m. Feb. 28, Borders, Pearlridge (487-1818).

ONGOING

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a fundraising project of Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first Saturday monthly, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; 536-4174.

"Talk Story Radio," weekly radio show hosted by Jeff Gere; 5:30 p.m. Mondays; broadcast on KTUH 90.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays; www.talkstoryradio.com.

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

FOR KEIKI

WAIPAHU LIBRARY PRESCHOOL STORYTIME and activities program (including stories, sing-alongs, puzzles, educational toys and crafts); 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through March 24, 94-275 Mokuola St.; 675-0358.

CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Sundays, through March 29, Kaimuki Public Library, Children's Room; free; 733-8422.

Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10 a.m. Mondays through April 27 (except holidays); Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Room for Children; free; 586-3510.

Keiki storytimE, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through April 8; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, with stories, sing-alongs, finger plays and crafts; 10 a.m., Thursdays, through April 23, Wai'anae Public Library; no registration required; 697-7868.

TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and playtime, for ages 3-5 years old, with parent/caregiver; 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 18-May 13, 'Ewa Beach Public and School Library; free; 689-1204.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older; 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

Toddler storytime, books, finger plays, matching games and songs, for ages 2-3; 10 a.m. Tuesdays; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

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

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

Preschool craft AND storytimE, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for children 12 and younger and their parents; 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for children, included with $7 admission for parents; 532-8700.

Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

Keiki storytimE, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

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