SPECIAL

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.

"NEIGHBOR ISLAND VOICES," one of the "Aloha Shorts" series of local literature readings by Hawai'i's top actors, this one featuring works by authors on Kaua'i, Maui and the Big Island, and music, 6:45 p.m. Feb. 16, Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St.; free; reservations recommended: 955-8821.

"LET'S LEARN ABOUT THE HUMPBACK WHALE SANCTUARY," presentation by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intern, Alisa Davis, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Kahuku Public and School Library; free, suitable for all ages; 293-8935.

"MUSUBI MAN," Honolulu Theatre for Youth's local-style version of "The Gingerbread Man," suitable for children ages 2-5; 3 p.m. Feb. 17, Moloka'i Library, Kaunakakai; free; 808-553-1765. :

KAHUKU AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PROGRAMS, 12:45 p.m.; Kahuku Public and School Library; free; 293-8935: "Mystery Children's Movie," Feb. 18; and "Fabulous Board Games," Feb. 25.

"WORMS: DISCOVER THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WORMS," presentation by Zac Johnson on vermicomposting — creating organic fertilizer from kitchen garbage, using worms — 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21, Kapolei Library; free; 693-7050.

"BLACK HISTORY POETRY REVIVAL," featuring local poets, jazz/blues and hip-hop, The Hawaii Peace Center, 19 Pauahi St.; $5 (tickets available at center/Pacific Traditions Gallery); 489-9712.

"POETRY OUT LOUD — HAWAI'I" 2009 competition, statewide national "slam poetry" recitation contest among public, public charter, private and home-schooled high school students/schools: semifinals, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., finals, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 22, The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Andrew, Tenney Theatre; free; 586-0307, www.poetryoutloud.org.

FRIENDS OF PEARL CITY LIBRARY SALE of books, records and videotapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., various dates: 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.

"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.

BOOK SIGNINGS

BUTCH HELEMANO, musician, actor, kahu of several ancient Hawaiian temple sites, and author, will sign copies of his children's books — "The Adventures of Popo — The Lost Surfboard" and "The Adventures of Popo — The Sleeping Giant of Waimea" — 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 15; Waimea Valley Visitors Center; free (admission fee for park entry); 638-7766

FORMER GOV. BEN CAYETANO will discuss and sign copies of his book, "Ben: A Memoir, From Street Kid to Governor," 2 p.m. Feb. 21; Borders Books-Ward Centre; 591-8995.

CHEF AND AUTHOR CHAI CHAOWASAREE will sign copies of his book, "The Island Bistro Cookbook" 1-2 p.m. Feb. 21, Borders Books-Windward (purchased books come with Chai's Island Bistro gift certificate); 235-8803.

"WEDDING GURU" TANNA DANG will sign copies of "Wedding Belles: Ideas & Inspiration from Island Brides," 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.

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.