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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.

Ongoing:

The Borders liquidation sale is still ongoing, with discounted prices up to 40% off.  The last time we visited Borders Ward (on Wednesday), the majority of the Hawaiiana section was still intact, with the biggest sellers being cookbooks, hiking, and other hobby books.  At 10% off, the Hawaiiana is still priced very highly and may not fly off the shelves until they drop the price further.  Last we checked Literature was 10% off, History and Biographies were 20% off, and magazines and Blu-Ray discs were 40% off.

Saturday, July 30

• “Kids in Space” Storytime – If you live on the Big Island, Hilo side, take your keiki to the library for this fun event.  Entitled “Kids in Space,” it’s a storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. Keiki will rocket off into adventure as they sing, dance, read stories and make crafts.  Hilo Public Library, 10:30 A.M.  For more information, call the library at 933-8888.

• Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading.  This week they will be reading Small Saul by Ashley Spires, the story of an unconventional little pirate.  Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center; 11:00 A.M.  For more information, click here.

• “Get Ready” Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Hurricane season is here and this 45-minute program will provide important information for residents to know such as when and where to evacuate, and explain the difference between hurricane and tsunami shelters. Learn how to make an emergency plan for your family. Find out how to stay informed when there is a hurricane or tsunami watch, and what are the best resources available from various government agencies. Suitable for ages 12 and older.  Hawaii Kai Public Library (249 Lunalilo Home Road); 11:00 A.M.  For more information, call the Library at 397-5833.

• Author Event w/ Ben Wong – Join Basically Books in Hilo as they welcome author, chef, and all–around fish expert Ben Wong! Ben will be signing his new “Let’s Go Fishing Cookbook,” a project that stems from his show, the Let’s Go Fishing Show for KHON–TV. This book is a heartfelt collection of favorite recipes from family and friends that reflect the tastes of the islands. Featuring a wide variety of fresh and saltwater seafood, Ben showcases many forms of preparation, including steamed, fried, sautéed, grilled, baked, etc. for all tastes. Let’s Go Fishing Cookbook includes descriptions, nutritional information and anecdotes on each fish, along with helpful tips about buying seafood and a glossary to ensure that all cooking terms are clear.  Basically Books (Hilo, HI); 1:00 P.M.  For more information, click here .

• Synthetic Sea Story – This documentary film produced by the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, will be shown at this 90-minute program. The film will feature highlights of the foundation’s research on marine debris in the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre (Great Pacific Garbage Patch), California, and Hawaii, and their findings on how plastic is impacting sea life. Key researchers are interviewed, including Dr. Anthony Andrady, the leading authority of how plastic breaks down in the marine environment. Suzanne Frazer and Dean Otsuki, co-founders of Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawaii (B.E.A.C.H.), will lead a discussion on the subject after the film.  Aina Haina Public Library; 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.  For more information, call 377-2456.