It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii.
Only FIVE more days to help Hawaii’s Children! Support literacy in Hawaii.
The First Book Cheerios Challenge ends on August 31 and Hawaii’s keiki need your help to get them books! The top 5 states in the country will receive 20,000 books each for needy children. Currently Hawaii is #6 behind New York, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Tennessee. All you have to do is answer multiple choice trivia on children’s books. Each correct answer counts as a vote. Let’s help Hawaii’s keiki by answering as many questions correctly as you can. REMEMBER: You must hit the “I’M DONE” button for all of your trivia answers to count! For more info check out First Book-Oahu’s blog.
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle Display ends August 31
The award-winning educational recycling display is available for viewing through Tue., 8/31. The display received an Ilima Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in June 2010. The display features the new curbside recycling carts and life-size representations of the cast of “The Green Channel.” Waipahu Public Library. Runs through Tue., 8/31 Free. 675-0358
Happy 6th Birthday, Kapolei Library!
Kapolei Public Library marks its 6th Anniversary with programming and special events for all ages. Check the schedule of events below for a list of events happening at Kapolei Public Library.
University of Hawai’i Press Book Sale
Celebrating 63 years of publishing, UH Press will celebrate with a 40% off anniversary sale. From September 1-7 (Hawaiian Time), you can take 40% off everything on their website. More information here.
Now on to the events!
Friday, August 27
- 10:30am – Children’s Storytime at Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library. For Preschoolers (ages 2-5). Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Call 831-6831 to check or for more info.
- 02:00pm – Teens Only Beading Arts & Crafts at Kapolei Public Library from 2pm – 5pm. Teens can “bead“ creative as they design and create their own unique beaded bookmarks at the library in the Young Adult area. Crafting is for “teens only“. (808) 693-7050 for more info.
- 03:00pm – The Magic of Alan Arita at Aina Haina Public Library. Magician Alan Arita combines comedy, magic tricks, and audience participation to intrigue and amaze young and old alike. 808-377-2456 for more info.
Saturday, August 28
- 09:00am – The Friends of the Library Kapolei Annual Booksale at Kapolei Public Library. From 9:00 am -5:00 pm. All proceeds from this sale help fund the library’s programs and special projects. Come early for the best selection! (808) 693-7050 for more info.
- 10:00am – Teens Only Beading Arts & Crafts at Kapolei Public Library from 10am – 5pm. Teens can “bead“ creative as they design and create their own unique beaded bookmarks at the library in the Young Adult area. Crafting is for “teens only“. (808) 693-7050 for more info.
- 10:00am – Friends of Waipahu Public Library Book Sale at Waipahu Public Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Library is normally closed on Saturday but will only be open for the book sale. All other library services will not be available. A variety of gently-used books, CDs, DVDs, and videotapes will be on sale at bargain prices. For more information, please call the Library at 675-0358.
- 10:00am – Children’s Storytime for young children at Borders in Pearlridge. More info
- 10:00am – AdvoCATS Fundraiser – Kona Stories book shop in Kona will host a one-day sale in the Mango Court Parking lot on from 10 AM to 1 PM to benefit “advoCATS”. Featuring used books, crafts and gifs from advoCATS and staffed by advoCATS volunteers. More info
- 10:00am – Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble Lahaina (Maui). More info
10:30am – Book Launch: “Plenty Saimin” at the Plantation Village in Waipahu. Meet first time children’s picture book author Feng Feng Hutchins and illustrator Adriano F. Abatayo III. They will be signing their new children’s picture book. Fresh noodle packs of saimin from the Sun Noodle Company will be giving away with the first 25-signed copies. More info *Update* The launch has moved to Sept 25th.- 10:30am – It’s Balloon Monsoon at Kapolei Public Library!! In the Children’s area: an hour of twisted fun as they turn balloons into all sorts of wild and crazy creations for the keiki. (808) 693-7050 for more info.
- 10:30am – Children’s Storytime at Hawaii State Library, Edna Allyn Room for Children. Every Saturday at 10:30am. Call 586-3510 for more information and to check. For children ages 3 & older.
11:00am – *UPDATE – Just Added* Book Signing Event at the Baby Awearness Anniversary Celebration. Stuart Coleman will be signing copies of his books Fierce Heart and Eddie Would Go at Baby Awearness in Manoa Marketplace (2572 Woodlawn Ave., Suite 5-209 [2nd floor]). From 11am – 1pm. - 11:00am – Storytime at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana reading Marley Goes to School by John Grogan. More info
- 02:00pm – Book Signing with author Rose Warken at Borders in Lihue (Kauai). Rose Warken will present her new book, Footprints in the Heart: Journey Through Everlasting Aloha. Rose defines the deep meaning of aloha. Her musician husband Errol Ceballos will accompany her with Hawaiian melodies. More info
- 02:00pm – Jason Lester Book Signing at Borders – Victoria Ward Centre. Winner of ESPN’s 2009 ESPY Award for Best Disabled Male Athlete, one-armed Iron Man Jason Lester’s guide to overcoming adversity, reaching your goals and recognizing God’s guiding hand in your life. More info
- 04:00pm – Hunger Games Fan-Fest at all Borders in Hawaii. Mockingjay, the third and last installment of The Hunger Games, will be released on August 24. Pick up your copy at this special fan event for readers ages 14 to 17. NOTE: this is NOT an author event. More info
Sunday, August 29
03:00pm – Arnold Hiura Author Event at Native Books / Na Mea Hawaii. Reading and book signing with the author of Kau Kau: Cuisine and Culture in the Hawaiian Islands. More info- 04:00pm – Library Used Book Sale at Makiki Community Library. The Friends of the Makiki Community Library are holding a used book sale (books will be priced $1.00 or less). 1527 Keeaumoku St. Call 542-3334 for more info.
Remember, all events listed above may be subject to change. Please contact the venue beforehand if you plan on attending. More events can be found on our Hawaii Book Blog Events Calendar.
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[dot]com. Replace the [dot] with a ‘.’ when you compose the message. Mahalo and have a great weekend!
