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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!

Saturday, April 21

• Friends of Waialua Library Book Sale – Friends of the Waialua Public Library holds a book sale at the library every 3rd Saturday of the month!  There is also a bake sale at the book sale. Join the Waialua Friends in supporting the Library and find cheap books and ono treats!  Waialua Public Library (67-068 Kealohanui St.); 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. For more info…

• Maui Friends of the Library used book sale – Maui Friends of the Library will be having a used book sale in front of Whole Foods MarketPlease stop by and check out our selection of fiction, non-fiction and oversize books. All proceeds help support all of the libraries in Maui County. Membership applications will also be available.  Whole Foods Market at Maui Mall (Kahului); 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.  For more info, visit the Maui Friends website.

• Big Island Celebrate Reading Festival – Celebrate Reading is coming to the Big Island!  This event is free and open to the public.  Some of the special guest authors participating are:  Gail Tsukiyama (Women of the Silk, Street of a Thousand Blossoms); Kate Elliott (Cold Magic, Cold Fire); Sue Cowing (You Will Call Me Drog); Mark Panek (Big Happiness); Cathy Song (Picture Bride, School Figures); Matthew Kaopio (Up Among the Stars); and Jon Osorio who will be the Storyteller and MC. Hawaii Prepatory Academy (65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd, Kamuela); 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.  For more info, visit our Celebrate Reading page.

• Matson the Mouse book reading (keiki) – This reading is a part of the 4th annual Henry Keialoha Steel Guitar Festival.  A special event for keiki, a reading of the book Matson the Mouse [read our review of the book], will precede a presentation about Matson Line’s famous white ships by author Duncan O’Brien.  O’Brien is a leading authority on the history of the Matson Line passenger ship era in Hawaii. His book, The White Ships, is a coffee-table history of the ships that carried thousands of passengers across the Pacific in the “Grand Manner of Matson” from 1927-78.  Kaanapali Beach Hotel; 9:30 A.M.  For more info click here.

• The Friends of Ewa Beach Public Library Annual Book Sale – The book sale will offer a variety of used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records at bargain prices.  Come early for the best selection.  Proceeds from the book sale will benefit the Library.  Ewa Beach Public & School Library (91-950 North Road); 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.  For more information, please call the Library at 689-1204.

• See “Blue,” New HTY Play – The Honolulu Theatre for Youth will present “Blue,” a new stage production by Annie Cusick Wood. Admission is free. The show introduces the idea of tolerance and understanding in an age appropriate theatrical experience. The 45-minute performance is recommended for ages 3 and older. Preschool-age children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  Aina Haina Public Library (5246 Kalanianaole Highway); 10:30 A.M. For more info, call 377-2456.

• Chamber Music: Hawaii’s Galliard String Quartet – The Galliard String Quartet, considered to be Hawaii’s premier string quartet, will perform a concert featuring the music of favorite composers such as Bach, Mozart, Ravel, Prokofiev, Hawaii’s Queen Liliuokalani, and others.  Hawaii Kai Public Library; 10:30 A.M.  For more info, call the library at 397-5833.

• Special Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading.  This week they will be reading Dream Big, Little Pig! by Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi.  Join them for a fun time with Poppy the Pig, as a star is born. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272); 11:00 A.M.  For more information, click here.

• Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble, “The Art of Taiko” – Endo, a composer, leader, and performer of contemporary taiko (Japanese drums) will introduce the various drums and percussion instruments of Japan that are used in traditional and contemporary music.  Hawaii State Library, 12:00 P.M.  For more info, call the library at 586-3500.

• The Cookie Monster visits Kahala – Join the bookstore for cookies and the Cookie Mouse! The Cookie Mouse will be visiting Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall (4211 Waialae Avenue) at 12:00 P.M.  For more information, click here.

• Kauai Children’s Authors Guild Book Signing – Kauai Mini Golf is hosting a group book signing for members of the Kauai Children’s Authors Guild. Local authors will be available to sign copies of their children’s books. Come and enjoy a round of mini golf with your family and get a chance to meet several of Kauai’s Children’s Authors in one place.  Kauai Mini Golf in Kilauea; 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.  For more information you may contact the Kauai Children’s Authors guild at lucidhawaii@mac.com or Kauaichildrensauthors.blogspot.com.

• Na Haku Mele o Hawaii Nei: Poets of Contemporary Hawaii – Eric Paul Shaffer, who is a poet and novelist, will read a selection of poems written by poets of contemporary Hawaii. Shaffer, who is also an instructor at Honolulu Community College, is the author of “Lahaina Noon,” “Portable Planet,” and “Burn & Learn.”  This one-hour program is suitable for ages 12 and older.  The Hawaii State Library (478 South King Street); 2:00 P.M.  For more information, please call the Library’s Language, Literature & History Section at 586-3499.

Sunday, April 22

Happy Earth Day!!

• The Music and Dance of Bali – Performers Made Widana and Anna Reynolds will demonstrate traditional Balinese music and dance.  Gamelan, the traditional musical ensemble found in Bali, includes gongs, bronze metallophone instruments of various sizes, double-headed drums, and flutes.  Experience the music and dance of Bali.  Kaneohe Public Library; 2:00 P.M.  For more info, call 233-5676.

Remember, all events listed above may be subject to change. Please contact the venue beforehand if you plan on attending. We encourage you to click on the links that are included with the events in the time line above. More events can be found on our Hawaiʻi Book Blog Events Calendar. You can also keep up with events through us on Twitter by following @HawaiiBookBlog.

If you have an event you would like us to help promote, please leave us a comment here or e-mail me at aalba@hawaiibookblog.com. Mahalo and have a great weekend!