Book End: Weekend of May 25, 2012

by Alex on May 25, 2012
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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the week’s literary and library events here in Hawaiʻi. Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events.  Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend! All Public Libraries Closed All Hawaii State Public Libraries will be closed from Saturday, […]

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Book End: Weekend of May 18, 2012

by Alex on May 18, 2012
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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the week’s literary and library events here in Hawaiʻi. Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events.  Hope everyone has a great weekend! [gn_divider] Saturday, May 19 Friends of the Waialua Public Library Book Sale – Friends of the Waialua […]

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Hawaii Book & Music Festival Day 2 (Photo Gallery)

by Alex on May 17, 2012
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It’s been a little over a week now, but here are just a few of our photos from the second day of the 7th Annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival. Misty and I were so burned out from all the preparation and the execution, that it took me several days to get even this many […]

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Huki-Links: May 16, 2012

by Alex on May 16, 2012
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Welcome to Huki Links – highlighting some of our favorite literary links and more over the past week from across the ‘net!  For more about Huki-Links, check out our inaugural post. We are back after a month-long hiatus! The best part of the “huki” is that we all pull together, if you find any fun or interesting book […]

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Hawaii Libraries Purge Old Accounts

by Alex on May 16, 2012
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Just a friendly reminder for our Hawaiʻi residents with library cards: You’ve probably heard for the last few weeks on the news and in print that the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) will be purging inactive accounts from their patron database.  The purging will happen on Friday, June 1st.  According to the HSPLS, removing […]

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2012 Ka Palapala Poʻokela WINNERS!

by Alex on May 13, 2012
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Hawaii’s biggest literary award night came to a close this past Friday, and many excellent and deserving books won well deserved accolades. The Hawaiʻi Book Publishers Association and Bishop Museum definitely know how to throw an event.  Misty said it best, “I love living in Hawaiʻi, where heavy pūpū means you’re eating an entire full course […]

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A Little Book for Mother’s Day, or Any Day At All

by Misty on May 12, 2012
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Looking for a last minute gift for Mom’s Day? Or perhaps a little something to include with a present–something extra to make it that much more special? Try this little book of photos and poetic inspiration by local author Mary Ursetta. Reflections from the Heart is a thoughtful collection of words and Hawaii images that […]

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Book End: Weekend of May 11, 2012

by Alex on May 11, 2012
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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the week’s literary and library events here in Hawaiʻi. Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events.  Hope everyone has a great weekend! IMLS Awards HSPLS $1.16 Million Grant The Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded […]

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Excellence in Aloha From Across the Sea (2012 KPP Awards)

by Misty on May 11, 2012
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The 2012 Ka Palapala Poʻokela Awards gala is tomorrow (Friday, May 11), and to generate excitement for the event as well as educate the public on the nominees, we are counting down the books nominated for each awards category. Where applicable, I will link to book reviews from Hawaiʻi Book Blog. For a complete list […]

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Excellence in Design (2012 KPP Awards)

by Alex on May 9, 2012
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The 2012 Ka Palapala Poʻokela Awards gala is fast approaching (Friday, May 11), and to generate excitement for the event as well as educate the public on the nominees, we are counting down the books nominated for each awards category. Where applicable, I will link to book reviews from Hawaiʻi Book Blog. For a complete […]

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Excellence in Non-Fiction (2012 KPP Awards)

by Alex on May 9, 2012
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The 2012 Ka Palapala Poʻokela Awards gala is fast approaching (Friday, May 11), and to generate excitement for the event as well as educate the public on the nominees, we are counting down the books nominated for each awards category. Where applicable, I will link to book reviews from Hawaiʻi Book Blog. For a complete […]

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