Free workshops to educate Kaua'i residents on participation in the state legislative process — without leaving Kaua'i — will be offered starting Wednesday at five Garden Island locations.

Participants will learn how to write testimony and where and how to submit it, and get advice and encouragement on the importance of participation by informed citizens.

The workshops are presented by former Kaua'i resident Suzanne Marinelli, public access coordinator for the Public Access Room, a division of the state's nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau.

Workshop schedule:

Nov. 5: 6-8 p.m., Princeville Public Library

Nov. 6: 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Hanapepe Public Library

Nov. 8: 3:30-5 p.m., Koloa Public Library

Nov. 10: 6:30-8 p.m., Kapa'a Public Library

Nov. 12: 6:30-8 p.m., Lihu'e Neighborhood Center

For more information on the workshops, or to arrange for individual consultation, residents may contact the Public Access Room toll free from Kaua'i at 274-3141 ext. 7-0478 or by e-mail at par@capitol.hawaii.gov.