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]Friday, April 27
- Children’s Literature Hawaii book sale – Children Literature Hawaii (CLH) is hosting a children’s book sale on Friday and Saturday to help raise funds for the June 2012 Biennial Conference. There will be good deals on previously-owned children and young adult titles and we encourage people of all ages to drop by and take a look. This sale isn’t just for parents! University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, in front of Kuykendall Hall Auditorium (Room 101); 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. For more information, view our post.
John Keawe, “A Tribute to Slack Key” – Keawe, a self-taught slack-key guitarist, is a multiple Na Hoku Hanohano and Hawaii Music Awards recipient, will offer a tribute to the slack key style and include selections from the music of Raymond Kane, Leonard Quan, and others, in addition to presenting his original compositions at two libraries on Friday. Naalehu Public Library; 12:30 P.M. For more info, call the Library at 939-2442. Pahala Public & School Library; 2:30 P.M. For more info, call the Pahala Library at 928-2015.
Saturday, April 28
- Children’s Literature Hawaii book sale – Children Literature Hawaii (CLH) is hosting a children’s book sale on Friday and Saturday to help raise funds for the June 2012 Biennial Conference. There will be good deals on previously-owned children and young adult titles and we encourage people of all ages to drop by and take a look. This sale isn’t just for parents! University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, in front of Kuykendall Hall Auditorium (Room 101); 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. For more information, view our post.
Kauai Children’s Authors Guild Book Signings – Guild member Monika Mira will be signing copies of her book, The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book [read our review] at Na Aina Kai at their monthly keiki day event. Na ʻĀina Kai Botanical Gardens; 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. For more information you may contact the Kauai Children’s Authors guild at lucidhawaii@mac.com or Kauaichildrensauthors.blogspot.com.
- Money Smart Family Storytime – Children ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to learn about money through stories and crafts. Hawaii State Library’s Edna Allyn Room for Children (478 South King Street); 10:30 A.M. For more information, please call the Library’s Edna Allyn Room for Children at 586-3510.
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. Aina Haina Public Library; 10:30 A.M. For more info, call 377-2456.
- Special Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week they will be reading Isabella: Girl on the Go by Jennifer Fosberry. Isabella’s imagination is on a roll! What is she doing now? Where did she end up? How did she get there? Follow Isabella’s adventures as she travels the world. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272); 11:00 A.M. For more information, click here.
- 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. Waialua Public Library; 11:00 A.M. For more info, call the library at 637-8286.
SCALES by Acacia Awai book event – Local author Acacia Awai introduces her Fantasy/Young Adult book SCALES. The book tells the story of dragons here in Hawaii. Barnes and Noble Kahala Mall (4211 Waialae Avenue); 12:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
- ABC’s of Credit for Young Adults – Kimo Wong, Vice President of Bank of Hawaii’s Waikiki Business Banking Center, serves as the business banking manager and is also responsible for managing a portfolio of small business clients. Wong will discuss how to understand the basics of credit, credit reporting, credit scoring, the importance of having a good credit history, and what to do if credit problems occur. This program for young adults and adults will include an information packet and a question-and-answer session. Hawaii State Library’s Hawaii & Pacific Reading Room (478 South King Street); 12:00 P.M. Registration is requested; please call the Library’s Young Adult Section at 586-3490.
Karen Buzzard author event – Wondering why millions of cable subscribers are cutting the cord to their cable TV? Mystified by the new era of set-top box devices multiplying at your local Best Buy, such as TiVo, Sony Media Player, Roku TV? Find out by Tracking the Audience! Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall (4211 Waialae Avenue); 1:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
- Origami Folding Workshop – Origami expert Scott Macri will provide an informational and interactive program on the different genres of origami and showcase various types of origami models. Scott has been folding origami for 15 years and is knowledgeable of the current trends and history of origami. Seating is limited and origami paper will be provided. This 3-hour program is suitable for ages 12 and older. Hawaii Kai Public Library; 1:00 P.M. For more information or to register, call 397-5833.
How to Publish Your Book – Marilyn Mendoza, author of From Agoraphobia to Zen: Uncovering the Core of My Anxiety and Reclaiming My Life (2011), was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and is now a Makaha resident. The book presents the author’s true story about her lifelong struggle with panic attacks, agoraphobia, and food addiction. Mendoza’s presentation, which is free and open to the public, will focus on how she got her book published. Waianae Public Library (85-625 Farrington Hwy); 2:00 P.M. For more information, please call the Library at 697-7868.
Poetry Fever – The Honolulu Theatre for Youth will present free performances of “Poetry Fever,” a new stage production. “Poetry Fever” injects humor to the written and spoken word to discuss topics ranging from local culture to school lunch. Material for the program is selected from 10 years of exceptional writing by Hawaii’s local students. The performance provides an authentic voice to the experiences of growing up in modern-day Hawaii and encourages audiences to give thought and voice to their own experiences. The 45-minute performance is suitable for middle and high school students. Aiea Public Library; 2:00 P.M. For more info call the library at 483-7333.
Sunday, April 29
The Slack Key Artistry of Jeff Peterson – Peterson, a multiple Grammy Award and Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, is recognized as one of Hawaii’s most versatile musicians. His focus on Slack Key guitar, classical, and jazz music has allowed him to develop a unique and transcendent voice on the guitar while remaining deeply rooted in the traditions of his Hawaiian heritage. Peterson will share his passion for the guitar in words and music. Pearl City Public Library; 1:00 P.M. For more info, call the Library at 453-6566.
- Stories from Around the World – Storyteller Dave Del Rocco, a former HSPLS Children’s Librarian, will share folktales from Hawaii and well as other faraway places such as Africa, Alaska, Italy, Laos, and the Philippines. Del Rocco’s tales are mostly humorous in nature and explain how different cultures view aspects of their world. The Friends of Kaneohe Public Library is sponsoring the 45-minute program which is recommended for ages 5 and older, but is free and open to the public. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Kaneohe Public Library (45-829 Kamehameha Highway); 3:00 P.M. For more information, please call the Library at 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.
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