For us, this is a big weekend here at Hawaii Book Blog. Once again we will be having a keiki Rec-Fest, similar to the one we had in August 2009—also at a Barnes & Noble Kahala First Book-Oahu fundraising event. Remember, for this entire weekend if you purchase anything at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Hawai’i and mention “First Book” at the register, part of the proceeds of your purchase will go to help First Book-Oahu raise money to buy books for impoverished children.
For more information on the First Book-Oahu Book Fair and our own Rec-Fest, please check out the following links:
Also, we still need your help! If you are reading this, leave us a comment on which Hawaii children’s books you would like us to review. Do you have a favorite that we can find in the store? Let us know and we’ll review it and give you credit! You will also be eligible as one of the first people to win a new “Shaka For Books” t-shirt. Details on that can be found here:
Now on with the events!
Friday, March 12
- All day today at Barnes & Noble stores in Hawai’i you can help support First Book-Oahu’s fundraising efforts by mentioning “First Book” on any purchase in the store including the coffee shop!
- 09:00am – The Friends of Waianae Library will conduct their annual Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, March 12-13 at Waianae Public Library from 9am – 4pm. More info
- 11:00am – Come in for children’s storytime at Barnes & Noble Kahala featuring an appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog himself! More info
- 11:00am – Book signing event at Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. Meet author Claire Park as she presents her new publication Creating with Reverence: Art, Diversity, Culture and Soul which delivers a vital message about the impact art making has on everyday life, how it inspires a dynamic creative foundation and expands cultural perspectives. More info
- 12:00pm – Bring your keiki to Barnes & Noble Kahala for a special First Book-O’ahu Craft Time! More info
Saturday, March 13
- All day today at Barnes & Noble stores in Hawai’i you can help support First Book-Oahu’s fundraising efforts by mentioning “First Book” on any purchase in the store including the coffee shop!
- 09:00am – The Friends of Waianae Library will conduct their annual Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, March 12-13 at Waianae Public Library from 9am – 4pm. More info
- 09:00am – Cane Haul Road Second Sale at Kuhio Elementary School Cafeteria. Visit the Bamboo Ridge Press book table at the Cane Haul Road Seconds Sale for bargain books and buck-a-back-issue specials. From 9am – 1pm. More info
- 09:00am – CaThe Friends of Liliha Public Library conduct their annual Book Sale of Chinese language materials at the library from 9am to noon. 587-7577 for more information. Questions can be answered in Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese.
- 10:00am – Friends of Mililani Book Sale at Mililani Public Library. From 10am – 3pm. Info
- 10:00am – Barnes & Noble Lahaina hosts a children’s storytime event. More info
- 10:30am – The Hawaii Nisei Story: Americans of Japanese Ancestry During World War II at Aina Haina Public Library. Shari Y. Tamashiro, Cybrarian for Kapiolani Community College, will discuss “The Hawaii Nisei Story,” a web-based exploration of the experiences of local Americans of Japanese ancestry preceding, during, and following World War II. More info
- 11:00am – Come in for children’s storytime at Barnes & Noble Kahala featuring an appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog himself! More info
- 11:00am – There is also keiki storytime at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana! Learn all about How the B-52 Cockroach Learned To Fly! More info
- 11:00am – Green Living & Partying at Kapolei Public Library. In conjunction with the library’s Curbside Recycling Display, Jennifer Homcy of TR3EES LLC, will share ideas about how to live and party with a “greener” attitude. More info
- 12:00pm – There will be a special craft time event sponsored by First Book-O’ahu at noon! Bring your kids to do St. Patrick’s Day crafts with members. More info
- 12:00pm – At Barnes & Noble Ala Moana, come and see excerpts of Kaimuki High School’s Performing Arts Center’s latest production Little Shop of Horrors throughout the afternoon. More info
- 01:00pm – “The Love Remains” at Barnes & Noble Lahaina. Imagine the life of the 20-year-old woman who was the last ruling Hawaiian Chiefess of the land now known as the Kapalua Resort. Filled with romance and drama of the early 19th century, she finds strength and love for her people and her land. More info
- 02:00pm – Author event at Barnes & Noble Kahala! Duane “The Dog” Chapman will be on hand to sign copies of his book Where Mercy Is Shown, Mercy Is Given. There will be wristbands for Duane “Dog” Chapman’s signing starting at 9 am with purchase of his book. You must have a wristband to enter the signing line, so be sure to come early to get yours!Don’t miss this event, it would be criminal! More info
- 03:30pm – Feng Shui: Planning Ahead For the Year of the Tiger at Aina Haina Public Library. Author Alan S. F. Lum, a leading authority on feng shui, will share information and apply the principles of Chinese astrology and feng shui to 2010 – the Year of the Tiger. More info
Sunday, March 14
- All day today at Barnes & Noble stores in Hawai’i you can help support First Book-Oahu’s fundraising efforts by mentioning “First Book” on any purchase in the store including the coffee shop!
- 12:00pm – At Barnes & Noble Ala Moana, come and see excerpts of Kaimuki High School’s Performing Arts Center’s latest production Little Shop of Horrors throughout the afternoon. More info
- 03:00pm – Book signing event with Bill Fernandez, the author of Rainbows Over Kapa’a. Bill’s talk will start with an oli and include singing a little Don Ho. After the presentation there will be a book signing. Light refreshments will also be available. More info
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!
