CHINESE NEW YEAR'S CHILDREN'S PARTY, with storytime, crafts, games and lion dance, 2 p.m., Jan. 25, Borders, Ward Centre, Children's Room; 591-8995.

MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE OPPORTUNITY at March 7 conference of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators; critique fees $25-$40; conference fee $90-$120; Jan. 27 postmark deadline; information, 373-9522, or e-mail niuiki@hawaiiantel.net.

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

ADULT PAPER CRAFTS OPPORTUNITY for making cards, decorations, scrapbooks, tags, etc., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; fourth Saturday monthly (except May and December), Kalihi-Palama Public Library auditorium; tables space and some electrical access provided (bring supplies and snacks); registration, 832-3466.

KEIKI ORIGAMI CRANE WORKSHOP, for ages 5 and older, accompanied by an adult, 1 p.m. Jan. 25, Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

FRIENDS OF PEARL CITY LIBRARY SALE of books, records and videotapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., various dates: Jan. 25, hardcover nonfiction; Feb. 1, fiction; 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.

IVAN MISNER, New York Times best-selling author, and founder of business referral organization Business Network International, will present his latest book, "The 29% Solution," and discuss integrating networking into doing business, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai; $50; 263-3515

"HOW TO MAKE STAR MINI-BOOKS," an eco-craft class on turning paper scraps into journals, cards and displays, 6 p.m. Jan. 27, Aina Haina Public Library; free; required registration, 377-2456.

TUVAN THROAT-SINGING DEMONSTRATION/LECTURE, performed by a Tuva (Russian republic) all-woman ensemble, noon Jan. 30, Hawai'i State Library lobby; free; 586-3520.

FAMILY LITERACY DAY, co-sponsored by Hawaiian Electric Co., with storytellers, children's activities and interactive games, and information on renewable energy and conservation, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 31, Wai'anae Public Library; 543-7511

"HOW TO GET YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED," workshop by local author and book consultant, Rich Budnick, noon Jan. 31, Hawai'i State Library, first-floor reading room; free; 586-3535.

"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.

"10th ANNUAL STAR POETS" AND "POEMS FOR PEACE" CONTESTS, sponsored by Windward Community College and Starbucks Hawaii, for students in grades 3-12; entry deadline Jan. 26; forms and rules, www.windward.hawaii.edu/poets; Libby Young, 235-7396.

WRITERS POETS AND PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP, 6 p.m., third Sunday monthly, Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

"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.

BOOK SIGNINGS

"WEDDING GURU" TANNA DANG will sign copies of "Wedding Belles: Ideas & Inspiration from Island Brides," 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; 956-8697.

CHEF CHAI CHAOWASAREE will sign copies of "The Island Bistro" 11 a.m.-noon, Jan. 31, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; and 2 p.m. Jan. 31, Borders, Ward Centre.

ALEC BRIGUGLIO will perform and autograph his CD, "Different Flavors of Alec B," 8 p.m. Jan. 31, Borders, Ward Centre, 591-8995.

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, 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.

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