TODAY
Aina Haina Library: Charles King invites children for a hands-on look at "Creatures of Hawai'i" - reptiles and amphibians - at 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Barnes & Noble: The Goosebumps Club meets 7 p.m. at the Kahala Mall bookstore.
On Friday, two Berenstain Bears - Brother and Sister - greet readers at 7 p.m., and return at noon Saturday and Sunday. Kids can talk about the Hardy Boys' adventures in "The Tower Treasure," 2 p.m. Saturday, and enjoy a craft activity and stories on Presidents Day, noon Feb. 17.
THURSDAY
Kaimuki Library: Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Feb. 27. Call 733-8422.
Aina Haina Library: Kids of all ages can enjoy read-aloud sessions with drawings for prizes 3 p.m. Thursdays in February and March in the auditorium. Co-sponsored by McDonald's of Aina Haina.
SATURDAY
Archaeology for Kids: Children ages 3 to 5 can join "the dirt-diggers" to uncover clues to the past, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Hawai'i Nature Center. Costs $7. Reserve at 955-0100.
Snooze in the Zoo: Camp out among the animals at the Honolulu Zoo and enjoy folktales, campfire songs and a behind-the-scenes look at nocturnal creatures, 6 p.m. Snacks and continental breakfast provided. Costs $27 adults, $25 children. Reserve at 971-7195.
CONTINUING
"Na Mea Makamae" on display: Explore the "Treasures of Hawaii," rare objects as much as five centuries old, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Bishop Museum through May 4. Admission is $14.95 general, $11.95 youths, seniors and military. Call 847-3511.
Tropical plant nature walk: 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Free. Call 233-7323 for reservations.
Train rides: Enjoy a 90-minute ride through Ewa 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays with the Hawaiian Railway Society, 91-1001 Renton Road. Costs $8 general, $5 seniors and children. Call 681-5461.
Poster contest: The Waikiki Aquarium is looking for 1997 "Save the Reef" art by children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The theme is "Coral reefs are important because ..."
Use water-soluble paints, markers, colored pencils or crayons. Entries should be 24 by 36 inches or less, and should not have elements that protrude or are loose. Entry forms at schools and Aquarium. Deadline is Feb. 17.
LOOKING AHEAD
Bubblemania: Find out what bubbles do in nature, and experiment with bubble art, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at the Hawai'i Nature Center. Costs $7. Reserve at 955-0100.
Zoo by Moonlight: The Honolulu Zoo opens for tours when the full moon is full, 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20 through 23. Tickets, $7 for adults, $5 for children, are available at zoo cashier's office.
