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 President’s Day weekend!
Holiday Library Hours
In observance of the Presidents Day 2012 Holiday, all public libraries will be closed Saturday through Monday, February 18 – 20.
Five libraries that are normally closed on Fridays will be open on Friday, February 17:
- Aiea Public Library (telephone: 483-7333)
- Hawaii Kai Public Library (telephone: 397-5833)
- Liliha Public Library (telephone: 587-7577)
- Makawao Public Library (telephone: 573-8785)
- Manoa Public Library (telephone: 988-0459)
In addition, Kaimuki Public Library (telephone: 733-8422) will be open on Friday, February 24. Please visit the HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii.org or call your local library for public service hours.
[gn_divider]Now on to the events…
Saturday, February 18
- Friends of the Waialua Public 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 Waialua Public Library and find cheap books and ono treats! Waialua Public Library (67-068 Kealohanui St.); 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Call (808) 637-8286 for more info.
Jerilyn Ito book event – A book signing and story telling with the children’s book author. Join Jerilyn as she does a reading of Double Rainbow Island, and then have her sign your very own personal copy. Kaua‘i Museum (4428 Rice St. Lihu‘e); 10:00 A.M. to Noon. For more info, call the museum at 808-245-6931.
- Special Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week is special! Come and meet everyone’s favorite monkey friend, Curious George! They will be reading his classic book, Curious George by H.A. Rey, which talks about his curiosity that leads him into trouble. See you there! Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center; 11:00 A.M. For more information, click here.
Feng Shui for Hawaii Gardens event – Join the book store in welcoming feng shui expert Clear Englebert for a signing and discussion of his new book Feng Shui for Hawaii Gardens [read our review here]. Sure to give you great ideas! Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall (4211 Waialae Avenue); 11:00 A.M. to Noon. For more information, click here.
- Costume Character Storytime – Join the bookstore in welcoming a very special guest, Arthur! Following a special Saturday Storytime PBS favorite, he’ll visit the keiki for hand shaking, hugs and picture time with the entire family! Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall (4211 Waialae Avenue); 12:00 P.M. to 12:30 P.M. For more information, please click here.
Sonny Tanabe: The Evolution of Freediving – A fascinating new book, The Evolution of Freediving delves into the history of spearfishing in Hawaii. Absolute must for local fishing enthusiasts. Come and meet the author, Sonny Tanabe. Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall (4211 Waialae Avenue); 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
Sunday, February 19
- Kauai Community College Library Used Book Sale – Give a used book a new home. Come for the Annual ACF Breakfast and check out their used book offerings at the Technology Building. You can still come for the book sale, even if you’re not having breakfast. Kauai Campus, Technology Building; 6:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. For more information about the Breakfast and sale, click here. Or contact Bob Kajiwara at 808-245-8236.
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!
