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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.

First off, here’s your chance to help your favorite literary rodent!  Esteemed author Frances H. Kakugawa is asking anyone who has ever read and enjoyed Wordworth’s tales to “Like” the official Wordsworth the Poet Facebook page.  If they get enough “likes” they can get a custom URL!  Help a fellow writer out!

If there is one thing I admire about Kamehameha Publishing, it’s their innovative use of media to share their stories.  As part of their video storyteller series, Lau Nehenehe, they recently read the book Kohala Kuamoʻo: Naeʻole’s Race to Save a King.  You can also hear the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi version here.  If you enjoy the story, the author and illustrator are having a book reading and signing on Sunday at Native Books Hawaii.  See our events timeline below for more details.

The Deal of the Summer is here as the Friends of the Library Book Sale begins TODAY!  At 5:00pm starts the preview sale for members of the Friends of the Library Hawaii.  If you aren’t a member, however, they will let you sign up at the door (about $25), so if you’re interested in getting your choice of the books before the general public, this is your chance.  Otherwise, Saturday at 9am the doors of McKinley High School’s cafeteria will open to usher in a week of book buying heaven.  We’ll be at the preview sale on Friday, and most likely will be at the sale on Saturday so we hope to see you there!

There’s still plenty of time to help assist Children’s Literature Hawaii by printing out this Barnes & Noble coupon.  If you’re going to Barnes & Noble in Kahala Mall, take the coupon with you and provide it to the cashier for nearly any purchase you make in the store, including from the coffee shop!  It’s good until the 20th, so if you want to assist this fine organization this is your chance.  You can also support them with online purchases until June 25 by visiting http://bn.com/bookfairs and using the code 10189421 at checkout.

And finally, Hawaii once again has the opportunity to provide 20,000 children with free books from First Book by being one of top five vote-getting states.  This time the competition is even more fun by testing your knowledge of children’s books through trivia.  Each correct answer provides you with a vote towards the final tally to the state of your choice.  Check out our post here (Cheerios Triva Challenge) for more information on how you can help our keiki.  Stand up for literacy, Hawaii!

Now on to the events:

Friday, June 18

• 08:00am – Children’s Literature Hawai’i presents the 15th Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawaii’s Children.  The conference includes three strands of presentations, discussions and workshops: Interpreting Literature, Using Literature and Creating Literature.  There are also activities for families, teens and children.  From 8am – 5pm.  More info
• 10:00am – “Blue Water, Blue Waves,” feat. Nyla Fujii-Babb will be presented at Kapa’a Public Library (Kaua’i).  It’s a collection of island stories and songs, in celebration of this year’s program theme “Make a Splash @ your library!” Fujii-Babb has been a professional storyteller, artistic director, puppeteer and actress for more than 20 years. Call 821-4422 for more information.
• 02:00pm – “Blue Water, Blue Waves,” feat. Nyla Fujii-Babb will be presented at Koloa Public Library (Kaua’i).  It’s a collection of island stories and songs, in celebration of this year’s program theme “Make a Splash @ your library!” Fujii-Babb has been a professional storyteller, artistic director, puppeteer and actress for more than 20 years. Call 742-8455 for more information.
• 05:00pm – The 63rd Annual Friends of the Library Hawaii Book Sale kicks off at McKinley High School with the Members Only Preview Sale.  New members are welcome to join the Friends of the Library at the door.  Over 100,000 used books will be on sale.  Show your support for Hawaii’s public libraries by shopping here.  5pm to 9pm.  More info
• 06:00pm – Murphy’s Bar & Grill Kokua Friday Beerfest.  6pm-9pm.  $8 for 8 beer tastings.  All proceeds to go to local charities including Hawaii Literacy.  More info

Saturday, June 19

• 08:00am – Children’s Literature Hawai’i presents the 15th Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawaii’s Children.  The conference includes three strands of presentations, discussions and workshops: Interpreting Literature, Using Literature and Creating Literature.  There are also activities for families, teens and children.  From 8am – 5pm.  More info
• 09:00am – The 63rd Annual Friends of the Library Hawaii Book Sale begins it’s opening day to the general public!  Over 100,000 used books will be on sale.  Show your support for Hawaii’s public libraries by shopping here.  9am to 9pm.  More info
• 09:00am – Library Super Saturday at Waialua Public Library.  Besides the regular monthly used book sale, Friends of Waialua Library also holds their fifth annual bake sale, and Friends of Waialua Town sponsor a concert in the park across the street. Call 637-8286 for more information.
• 10:00am – It’s Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble Lahaina (Maui).  More info
• 10:30am – Have fun with “Mrs. Peabody’s Beach Party” at the Hawaii State Library.  Storyteller Brenda Pritchett will portray Mrs. Peabody and provide an entertaining program that will include stories, songs, and a “beach band.” More info
• 10:30am – “Let’s Make a Sailboat” at McCully-Moiliili Public Library.  This simple craft activity will highlight the theme of the 2010 Children’s Summer Reading Program – “Make a Splash @ your Library!” and can help children develop fine motor coordination, listening skills and the ability to follow directions.  Call 973-1099 for more info.
• 10:30am – The Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble will present a demonstration and discussion on the art of performing with taiko (Japanese drums).  Learn about the different drums and percussion instruments of Japan that are used in traditional and contemporary music.  For more information please call the Library at 693-7050.
• 11:00am – Learn about Zumba at Hilo Public Library!  Harriet Rocha and friends will demonstrate Zumba, the hottest fitness workout.  More info
• 11:00am – Kealoha will present “Slam Poetry with Kealoha,” at Kailua-Kona Public Library (Big Island).  He will perform a full slam poetry program that will address social, personal, and cultural themes through storytelling, movement, hip-hop and theatre.  Call 327-4327 for more info.
• 11:00am – It’s Children’s Storytime at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana.  One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is the featured story.  More info
• 11:45am – Listen to chamber music at the Hawaii State Library.  The Chamber Music Hawaii Galliard String Quartet, considered to be Hawaii’s premier string quartet, will present a free concert in the Lobby.  More info
• 01:00pm – Author Signing at Kona Stories Book Shop (Big Island).  Mike Taylor will be on hand to sign copies of his newest book Plentiful.  More info
• 03:00pm – “A Teen Improvisation Comedy Workshop” will be offered at Kailua Public Library.  Scott Hanada and Larissa Nielsen will demonstrate both long-form improvised scenes as well as short-form games with audience participation.  In addition, they will discuss how improvisation comedy can be beneficial to a person’s health and well being.  Call 266-9911‎ for more info.
• 07:00pm – Author Event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana!  Sue Wyshynski, the author of Poser, will be on hand to sign copies of her debut novel about a young surfer-girl who can’t surf.  More info

Sunday, June 20

• 09:00am – The 63rd Annual Friends of the Library Hawaii Book Sale continues!  Over 100,000 used books will be on sale.  Show your support for Hawaii’s public libraries by shopping here.  9am to 8pm.  More info
• 03:00pm – Book reading and signing at Native Books Hawaii in Ward Warehouse.  Kamehameha Schools 4th grader Kekauleleanae’ole Kawai’ae’a is the author of Kohala Kuamo’o: Nae’ole’s Race to Save a King.  This story commemorates the 200-year anniversary of Kamehameha’s unification of the Hawaiian Islands under one rule in 1810.  Attendees of this very special event will be treated to a discounted price of $8 per book.  More info
• 03:00pm – “How to Create Origami” crafts workshop at Kaimuki Public Library.  Participants can learn how to make origami and take it home with them. All supplies will be provided by the Library.  733-8422 for more information.

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 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!