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.
Free Books Redux…
There are quite a few awesome ways to win books from local publishers and/or local authors that you should enter before it’s too late:
Ending on January 31st:
Win a free autographed copy of Hawaii: A Sense of Place by Mary Philpotts McGarth. More details can be found about this contest on last week’s Book End [link here]. If you’re on Facebook you can enter the sweepstakes with one click! Check it out here.
Ending on February 8th:
Win a signed galley of Darien Gee’s (a.k.a. Mia King) newest novel Friendship Bread. All you have to do is leave Darien a comment on her Facebook fan page. In addition to the book (which can be personalized), you will also get some reader goodies and treats from the Friendship Bread Kitchen!
Ending on February 10th:
Win an autographed hard-cover copy of the award-winning legal thriller One Man’s Paradise by Douglas Corleone. This is a Hawaii Book Blog giveaway and there are three ways you can enter! Leave us a comment on the original giveaway post [link here], leave a comment on our Facebook wall post [our Facebook page], and retweet (RT) any of our Twitter posts talking about this giveaway [our Twitter page].
Ending on February 28th:
Win a copy of both Hawaii’s Bento Box Cookbook and Hawaii’s Bento Box Cookbook, 2nd Course both by Susan K. Yuen. To win, you must submit a winning entry in a bento box contest. Design the best bento box you can, take a photo (they recommend a top-down angle), and post it on Mutual Publishing’s Facebook page or e-mail the photo to info@mutualpublishing.com. There is some more info on their Facebook page (see previous link) and on our Book End post from last week [link here].
She Blinded Me With Science…Books
An exhibit featuring more than 400 of the latest science books for children from some of the best publishers in the country is on display at Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library from January 26 through March 9, 2011.
The books on display are arranged in 17 subject categories from Animals, Earth Sciences and Marine Life to Technology/Engineering. The reading level of the books range from pre-school through high school, with preschool through middle school being more fully represented. All of the books in the exhibit can be checked out with a valid Hawaii State Public Library System card.
An annotated bibliography, which reviews and rates the titles, will be available at the exhibit or at any branch of the Hawaii State Public Library System, while supplies last.
Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library is located at 3225 Salt Lake Boulevard, across the street from Salt Lake Shopping Center. For more information, please call the Library at 831-6831.
Now on to the events!…
Friday, January 28
09:00am – From 9am to 2pm, a Children’s Used Book Sale will be held at the University of Hawaii Manoa Campus, Kuykendall Courtyard (near auditorium). Come find bargains on hundreds of titles, from infant board books to young adult novels and non-fiction! For more information contact Andrea Bartlett, 956-4403, bartlett@hawaii.edu. Source
- 12:00pm – Come see the “The New Sense-Sational Show” at Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library! This show takes into consideration young children’s developmental level and puts them at the center of the production. Part performance, part participation, this new take on a popular HTY production offers plenty to see! And smell! And hear! And touch! And even to taste! This free 30-minute program is suggested for ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For more information, contact the library at 831-6831.
02:30pm – Uh oh! Free tickets to the Pro Bowl? The Friends of the Library of Hawaii are giving away 500 tickets to the Pro Bowl (donated by the NFL), today from 2:30pm – 5pm at the Hawaii State Library. The tickets will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. See more info here.
- 07:00pm – Special Event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana featuring the children’s book Stop Picking On Me: A First Look At Bullying. This approachable picture book explores the difficult issue of bullying among children. It helps kids accept the normal fears and worries that accompany bullying and suggests ways to resolve this upsetting experience. More info
Saturday, January 29
- 07:00am – Warehouse Book & Rummage Sale at Bess Press from 7am to 3pm! 45% off EVERYTHING. All Books 45% off in addition to rummage sale items. Proceeds to benefit Ka Pa Hula O Kauanoe Waahila for Merrie Monarch Festival. For Special Sales and Discounts, FRIEND and FOLLOW Bess Press on Facebook and Twitter. Bess Press is located at 3565 Harding Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816.
- 10:00am – Come to Barnes & Noble Lahaina for Children’s Story Time. More info
- 10:30am – Come see the “The New Sense-Sational Show” at Kailua Public Library! This show takes into consideration young children’s developmental level and puts them at the center of the production. Part performance, part participation, this new take on a popular HTY production offers plenty to see! And smell! And hear! And touch! And even to taste! This free 30-minute program is suggested for ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For more information, contact the library at 266-9911.
11:00am – Free Feng Shui Program at Hawaii Kai Library. Clear Englebert, the author of Feng Shui for Hawaii and a recognized feng shui expert, will speak about the different kinds of feng shui. He has practiced and taught feng shui in Hawaii and California since 1995. This one-hour program is recommended for ages 18 and older. For more information, call 397-5833. Click here for more info.
- 11:00am – Used Children’s Book Sale at the University of Hawaii Manoa Campus, Krauss Hall Courtyard from 11am – 2pm. Come find bargains on hundreds of titles, from infant board books to young adult novels and non-fiction! For more info, contact Andrea Bartlett, 956-4403, bartlett@hawaii.edu. Source
- 11:00am – Children’s Story Time at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana! They’ll be reading Little Mouse and the Big Cupcake by Thomas Taylor, and more! More info
01:00pm – Author Event at Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall. Join them as they welcome minister, life guide, astrologer, author and feng shui expert Alice Inoue. She will be signing copies of her new book, Feng Shui Your Life. More info
- 02:00pm – Author Signing at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana. Meet David L. Callies, professor of law at the University of Hawaii where he teaches land use, state and local government and real property law. He will be available to sign his book, Regulating Paradise: Land Use Controls In Hawaii. For more info click here.
Sunday, January 30
01:00pm – Author Signing at Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall. They will be welcoming authors Perle Besserman and Manfred Steger. They will be signing copies of their new book, Zen Radicals, Rebels, and Reformers. This book contains stories of Zen “boat-rockers” and rebels that range from early 18th-century China all the way to the bustling streets of modern day America. More event info.
- 07:00pm – It’s Story Slam Sundays at Ong King Arts Center (182 North King Street). Get your 5 minute personal tale together (+ 1 min. grace) on the theme for the night and come speak your truth @ Story Slam Sundays at Ong King Art Center! Stories are judged by audience volunteers, prize for 1st place. Hosts: Jeff Gere (Talk Story Festival) & Shain Miller (Ong King). (more info: jeffgere@lava.net) Source
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 timeline above. More events can be found on our Hawaii 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[dot]com. Replace the [dot] with a ‘.’ when you compose the message. Mahalo and have a great weekend!
