SPECIAL

WRITERS, POETS AND PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP meeting, 6 p.m. March 15, Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

KAHUKU "BIG BOOK SALE," semiannual fundraising sale of books for children, teens and adults, DVDs, videos and CDs, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16 and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. March 17, Kahuku Public and School Library; 293-8935.

"A ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION," performance by The Celtic Keiki dancers, for children ages 3 and older (accompanied by parent/guardian), 3:30 p.m. March 17, Waipahu Public Library; 675-0358.

"SING ALONG WITH UNCLE WAYNE," featuring "Uncle Wayne" Watkins, 5:30 p.m. March 17, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library, children's area; free; 831-6831, www.librarieshawaii.org.

"ST. PATRICK'S DAY IRISH SONG FEST," with the Maui Folksong Circle, 6:30 p.m. March 17, Kahului Public Library, Maui, Hawaiiana reading area; singers, guitar players and other musicians invited to participate; free; 808-873-3097.

"POWER SLEEP FOR PEAK ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE," part of the 'Iolani School 'Ohana Speaker Series, with Dr. James Maas, author of The New York Times bestselling book, "Power Sleep," and producer of PBS television specials, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 17, school's Seto Hall; also book-signing and sale; free, open to the public; 943-2322.

EDUCATOR'S APPRECIATION WEEK, with discounts for current and retired educators, throughout the day from March 19-25, Borders, Ward Centre (reception, 4-8 p.m. March 20); 591-8995.

ALOHA WOODWIND QUINTET FREE CONCERT, for ages 5 and older, 12 p.m. March 20, Hawai'i State Library, first floor reading room; 586-3520.

"TWILIGHT" DVD MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY, 10 p.m. March 20, Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

"KIDS PARTY!!!" to celebrate 40 years of Eric Carle books, 2-3 p.m. March 21, Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

PUBLIC LIBRARY WI-FI 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 15, paperbacks; March 22, hardcover nonfiction; March 29, fiction; April 5, videos; library lobby; all under $1; 453-6566.

BOOK SIGNINGS

"ISLANDS LINKED BY OCEAN," book launch and reading by author Lisa Linn Kanae, 7 p.m. March 19, University of Hawai'i-Manoa Center Ballroom; free; 295-0648. .

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.

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.

"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.

PEARL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME/CRAFT SESSIONS, with stories, songs, activities and crafts for children 3 and older with parent/caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 13 (none on March 25); Adult Reading Room; 453-6566.

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.

"PUZZLETIME: A TODDLER STORYTIME," with educational board puzzle play, age-appropriate storytime, sing-alongs and activities, for toddlers ages 1 to 3; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 14; Pearl City Public Library, Children's Room; 453-6566.

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.