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 Hawaiʻi.
Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
[gn_divider]Friday, March 23
Meet Maui Author Linda McCullough Decker – Decker will discuss her new book Edward Bailey of Maui: Teacher & Naturalist, Engineer & Artist, which has been nominated for a 2012 Hawaii Book Publishers Association”s Ka Palapala Po’okela Award in the “Excellence in Nonfiction Books” category. She will also talk about the processes of researching and writing a book, the issues and new insights that a biography of an important local figure can bring into focus, and share some examples of Bailey’s paintings. This free, one-hour program is suitable for ages 12 and older. Kihei Public Library (35 Waimahaihai Street); 6:30 P.M. For more information, call the library at 875-6833.
Saturday, March 24
- Friends, Books, Music: THE SALE – The third annual book sale from the Friends of the Library of Hawaii. The sale will cover Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day Weekend and supports all 50 of Hawaii’s State Public Libraries. There will be over 30,000 records, and thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, VHS, magazines and more. Friends of the Library of Hawaii’s Harbor Warehouse (Forrest Ave. off Ala Moana Blvd.); 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info, visit the Friends’ website.
- Legal and Accounting Matters for Small Businesses – Attorney Nolan K. Yogi and Business Owner Ted Ketcham will present this informational seminar for startups and for ongoing businesses. Yogi will discuss “How to Protect Your Business and Your Assets from Lawsuits.” Topics will include: Business Entities, Documentation, Contracts, and Employee Issues. In addition to being a successful business owner, Ketcham will discuss “Tax and Accounting Issues for Small Businesses.” Topics will include: Money and Funding for your Business, Tax Tips and Trips, Starting Right with Record Keeping, and QuickBooks Tips and Tricks. Kapolei Public Library Adult Fiction Section – 2nd Floor (1020 Manawai Street); 10:30 A.M. For more information, please call the Library at 693-7050.
- Special Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week they will be reading Cowboy Camp by Tammi Sauer. Young Avery arrives at camp and has challenges with the horses, the rope and Mean Black Bart. Can Avery save the day? Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272); 11:00 A.M. For more information, click here.
Feng Shui book event w/ Clear Englebert – Feng shui expert Clear Englebert explains chi energy and how to attract and maximize its beneficial flow, stressing the importance of the approach to the home. Learn why some energy from neighboring structures is considered negative and how to deflect it. Emphasis is placed on harmonizing the home with the surrounding landform. Examples are specific to Hawai‘i homes, and to the landscape, climate, and culture of the Islands, allowing a clear understanding of how to apply feng shui principles here. Tropical Edibles Nursery 83-5696 Mamalahoa Hwy. (just south of Capt. Cook); 2:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
Sunday, March 25
- Friends, Books, Music: THE SALE – The third annual book sale from the Friends of the Library of Hawaii. The sale will cover Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day Weekend and supports all 50 of Hawaii’s State Public Libraries. There will be over 30,000 records, and thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, VHS, magazines and more. Friends of the Library of Hawaii’s Harbor Warehouse (Forrest Ave. off Ala Moana Blvd.); 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info, visit the Friends’ website.
- Tolkien Society — Smaug the Golden – Dragons in Middle Earth — They will be looking at some of the history behind Tolkien’s Smaug the Golden, both within and outside Tolkien’s writings, including reading brief passages from The Hobbit. Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall (4211 Waialae Avenue); 9:00 A.M. For more info, click here.
- Family Storytime & Craft – Children ages 4 through 8, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen to stories read by members of the Leeward Community College TRIO Upward Bound Program. Among the stories to be read include: “The Bully Blockers Club” by Teresa Bateman, “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson, and “I Am Too Absolutely Small for School (A Charlie and Lola story)” by Lauren Child. Following the storytime, children can color pictures and make simple crafts such as bookmarks and masks. Pearl City Public Library (Oahu); 3:00 P.M. For more information, call 453-6566.
Monday, March 26
Friends, Books, Music: THE SALE – The third annual book sale from the Friends of the Library of Hawaii. The sale will cover Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day Weekend and supports all 50 of Hawaii’s State Public Libraries. There will be over 30,000 records, and thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, VHS, magazines and more. Friends of the Library of Hawaii’s Harbor Warehouse (Forrest Ave. off Ala Moana Blvd.); 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info, visit the Friends’ website.
- Jeff Pagay, illustrator autograph session and sketching – Enjoy live marker sketchings of some of Jeff Pagay’s characters-along with a special autograph session for his illustrations featured in Ohana Mana and Pele’s Perils board games. Aloha Stadium, Salt Lake Blvd – Main Gate; 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
- Lloyd Berardy book signing (keiki) – Special autograph signing as Author/Illustrator for “A Tropical Bear in Hawaii” series of children’s books. This is a part of the 2012 Shop & Grind for A Cause Series. Aloha Stadium, Salt Lake Blvd – Main Gate; 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon. 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 Hawaiʻi Book Blog Events Calendar. You can also keep up with events through us on Twitter by following @HawaiiBookBlog.
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