SPECIAL

KAILUA PUBLIC LIBRARY parking lot will be closed April 1-3 for sidewalk renovations; library and bookstore are open.

LITERACY, LANGUAGE AND LEARNING, public forum, and "lively discussion" with scholars and community leaders "to engage the public with civic discourse on the subject, sponsored by Mission Houses Museum, in conjunction with current exhibition, "Alphabet Soup," 2-4 p.m. April 4, 'Iolani Palace, Kana'ina Building (Old Archives); free; 447-3912.

CHARLES DARWIN BOBBLEHEAD SALES LIBRARY FUNDRAISER, marking 200th anniversary of Darwin's birthday, pre-sale orders through March 31; sales through May 17, University of Hawai'i Hamilton Library, first-floor business window; $25; 956-7203.

FRIENDS OF PEARL CITY LIBRARY SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 29, fiction; April 5, videos; library lobby; all under $1; 453-6566.

"MARCH MYSTERY MATINEE MOVIE," 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 31; 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library; for children of all ages with parent/caregiver; free; call library for title, 689-1204. .

"PRINCE KUHIO: HIS LIFE AND LEGACY" presentation by BYU-Hawai'i assistant history professor Isaac Walker, suitable for 5 and older, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 31, Kahuku Public and School Library; 293-8935.

"MUSUBI MAN," Honolulu Theatre for Youth's local-style version of "The Gingerbread Man," library productions:

• 2 p.m. April 1, 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library.

• 3 p.m. April 2, Kahuku Public & School Library .

• 10:30 a.m. April 4, Kapolei Public Library.

ASA YAMASHITA SCHOLARSHIP fundraiser, with a portion of sales at Barnes & Noble, Kahala, donated to a deserving Wai'anae High School senior, through April 5 (mention at check-out). Also: donations taken of books for the school library; information, Ipo Tonaki, 737-3323.

TODDLER PUZZLETIME, a new program for children ages 3 and younger, with stories, songs, fingerplays and educational puzzles; 10:30 a.m. April 2 and May 7, Hawai'i Kai Library; free; 397-5833.

BILL'S BOOKMOBILE, a fundraising project of Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 4, 690 Pohukaina St., Kaka'ako; 536-4174.

FOURTH ANNUAL SPRING READING PROGRAM, conducted during most school's spring break, through April 4, Kapolei Public Library; for students sixth- grade and younger, with prizes and bonus awards for reading books; 693-7050.

HONOLULU SYMPHONY "MEET THE MUSICIAN" SERIES, featuring clarinetists, Jim Moffitt and Norm Foster; 7 p.m. April 6; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 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.

BOOK SIGNINGS

HAWAIIANA COLLECTORS Gwen and Evan Olins will sign copies of their book "Lei In a Bottle: Collecting Hawaiian Perfume Bottles," as part of the Vintage Collectibles and Hawaiiana Show, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., March 29, Blaisdell Center, Hawai'i Suites; requires show admission; www.ukulele.com/wikiwiki.html.

CAROL DEVENOT, author and Honolulu Advertiser columnist, will sign copies of "Global Light Cuisine," 1 p.m. April 4, Barnes & Noble-Kahala; 737-3323.

ONGOING

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

CHILDREN'S STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 16; , 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; 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.