SPECIAL

CHILDREN'S WRITERS' AND ILLUSTRATORS' annual conference, Society of Book Writers and Illustrators, with speakers, including a book editor, freelance illustrator and designer, and writing instructor; 8:30-3:30 p.m. March 7, Ala Moana Hotel; members, $90; nonmembers, $120 (some fees for writing and art critiques); register by March 2: 295-2866.

PUBLIC LIBRARY WIFI HOT SPOTS: Kane'ohe Public Library joins Salt-Lake-Moanalua Public Library in offering free wireless Internet access (no printers available; although patrons can print documents from the library's public-access printers); information, 831-6877.

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

HAWAII LITERACY ORIENTATION, for volunteers who want to learn to teach adults to read, 3-5 p.m. March 1, Borders, Waikele; registration, 537-6706; information: www.hawaiiliteracy.org.

"ALOHA SHORTS," series of local literature readings by Hawai'i's top actors/personalities, this one featuring Lisa Linn Kanae's "The Steersman," as read by Donalyn Dela Cruz, 7 p.m. March 1 (pre-show music, 6:45 p.m.), Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St.; free; reservations recommended: 955-8821.

HONOLULU SYMPHONY "MEET THE MUSICIAN" SERIES, featuring percussionists Riely Francis and Stephen Dinion; 7 p.m. March 2; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

NATIONAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION, Honolulu chapter, with guest Krista Sherer, editor/author, on remaining "viable" in today's writing atmosphere, 7 p.m. March 3; Borders Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

"FENG SHUI FOR HAWAI'I" author Clear Englebert, featured "Meet the Author," 6:30-7:45 p.m. March 3, Kahului Public Library, March 4, Makawao Public Library and March 5, Wailuku Public Library; information, call participating library.

"HISTORICAL BITES: FACT & FICTION," historian Nanette Napoleon discusses James Michener's epic book about the coming of the first Protestant missionaries to Hawai'i, brown-bag lunch discussion, 12-1 p.m. March 3, Mission Houses Museum, Visitor Center; in conjunction with ongoing exhibition, "Alphabet Soup: Literacy, Language and Learning"; free; www.missionhouses.org.

"STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING STRESS," with clinical psychologist Dr. Halona Tanner; 6:30-7:30 p.m., March 3, Kahuku Public and School Library; free, suitable for ages 12 and older; 293-8935.

KEIKI AUTHORS/ARTISTS BOOKSIGNING, of the Hawaiian/English book, He Ka'ao No Hauwahine Laua 'o Meheanu," by students of the Samuel M. Kamakau Charter School, 1-2 p.m. March 7, Borders, Windward Mall; 235-8803.

"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.

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.

31st ANNUAL WATER CONSERVATION WEEK poster contest (open to students K-6) and poetry contest (grades 7-12), sponsored by Board of Water Supply, on the theme, "Ola I Ka Wai — Water Gives Life"; entry deadline March 11 (Board of Water Supply headquarters or satellite city halls); entry form, rules and information: www.boardofwatersupply.com; information, 748-5041.

BOOK SIGNINGS

LANI MEDINA WEIGERT AND ALII CHING will sign copies of "The Maui Book of Lavender," 2 p.m. March 1, Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

JENNIFER PERRI performs and signs her new CD, "He Mele Aloha," 8 p.m. March 7; Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

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.

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 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.

TODDLER STORYTIME, with stories, songs, finger plays, crafts and playtime, for ages 3-5, with parent/caregiver; 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, through 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.