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 Hawaii.
Now on to the events…
Friday, July 15
- Zumba Gold Demonstration – Ida Patykula, a local Zumba Gold instructor, will demonstrate this popular dance style aerobic exercise that has taken the world by storm. Zumba Gold participants usually range in age from 50 to 80 but it is fun for any age. Kapolei Public Library; 10:30 A.M. For more information on this 45-minute program, call 693-7050.
Saturday, July 16
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 the library and find cheap books and ono treats! Waialua Public Library; 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Call the library at 637-8286 for more information or click here.
- Children’s Storytime – If you’re living on Maui, near Lahaina, come to the book store and treat your child to a fun reading of keiki books! Barnes & Noble Lahaina (325 Keawe #101); 10:00 A.M. For more info, click here.
- Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store and treat your child to a fun reading of keiki books! This week they’ll be reading Froggy Goes to Hawaii by Jonathan London. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center; 11:00 A.M. For more info, click here.
The Art of Origami Folding – This three-hour workshop is designed for all origami enthusiasts, from beginning to advanced students. Origami expert Scott Macri will demonstrate how to make a variety of origami models and there will be a question-and-answer session. Paper will be provided and participants can take home their origami creations. The public is invited to view a selection of Macri’s origami models currently on display at the Library through July 16. Aina Haina Public Library; 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information, call 377-2456.
Sunday, July 17
- Chef Ed Kenney on “Biting Commentary” – Chef Ed Kenney (Town in Kaimuki & Downtown at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum) and The Hawai‘i Farmers Market Cookbook – Vol. 2 will be featured on the next episode of HONOLULU Magazine’s Biting Commentary with John Heckathorn TV series, presented by Hawaiian Airlines, airing on KGMB9 on Sunday, July 17, 2:30 pm. For more information about the show and the associated prize giveaway, please click here.
Hawaiian Surfing Author Talk Event – John R.K. Clark will be presenting his eighth and newest book Hawaiian Surfing: Traditions from the Past. His informative talk will be followed by a book signing, refreshments, and informal discussion. The public is invited to attend this free presentation and books will be available for purchase. Native Books/Nā Mea Hawai‘i at Ward Warehouse (‘ewa end, 1050 Ala Moana Boulevard); 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
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 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.com. Mahalo and have a great weekend!
