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.
Friday, May 20
- HMC East Book and Gift Fair – To support the Aloha United Way (AUW), the Hawaii Medical Center is putting on its annual “Books are Fun” Book Fair. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the non-profit organization to help with its programs. Last year they were able to raise $600 for the AUW, so please consider helping them again this year! Sullivan Courtyard, HMC East (2230 Liliha St.); 7:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. More info here.
Saturday, May 21
- Friends of the Waialua Library Book Sale – Every third Saturday is a book sale at the library! There is also a bake sale at the book sale. Join the Waialua Friends in supporting the library and find cheap books and ʻono treats! Waialua Public Library (67-068 Kealohanui St. – 637-8286); 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. More info here.
- Children’s Storytime (Maui) – Live on or visiting Maui? Come to the book store for the weekly keiki storytime! It’s sure to bring smiles to kids and parents alike. Barnes & Noble Lahaina (325 Keawe #101, Lahaina, HI – 808-662-1300); 10:00 A.M. More info here.
- Honolulu Town, The Edgy Waterfront – A discussion on the history of the Honolulu waterfront area from the first settlement of Kou to the events leading up to Statehood in 1959. Learn about the waterfront’s colorful past from the days of sandalwood to the arrival of missionaries, plantation workers, ocean-borne tourists and soldiers on leave. Suitable for ages 12 and older. Hawaii State Library (478 S. King St. – 586-3499); 11:30 A.M. More info here.
- The Hawaii Book of Rice – Come and meet author Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi as she signs copies of her new book, The Hawai’i Book of Rice: Tales, Trivia and 101 Great Recipes. Volunteers from The Hawai’i Foodbank will also be collecting donations, so please bring a canned good to give. Otherwise, Barnes & Noble will kindly donate THREE canned goods for every copy of The Hawai’i Book of Rice sold, so now is the perfect time to buy the book, get it signed, and give to a worthy cause. Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall (4211 Waialae Avenue, 808-737-3323); 1:00 P.M.More info here.
- Children’s Storytime – Bringing a plucky mouse to school isn’t the wisest idea, no matter how much fun it might seem. Come and see what Mouse is up to and find out who the mystery guest will be at children’s storytime, where the featured book is If You Take a Mouse to Schoolby Laura Numeroff. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272, 808-949-7307); 1:00 P.M. More info here.
- Retirement has Changed. What’s your next move? – Nick Abbott, a Financial Advisor, will provide general information on how to organize and record financial assets, how to set realistic goals for retirement spending, and how to determine if you are on track to reach their retirement goals. This one-hour program is recommended for ages 18 and older. Hawaii Kai Public Library (249 Lunalilo Home Road – 397-5833); 2:30 P.M. More info here.
- Feng Shui with Clear Englebert – Bestselling author of Feng Shui for Hawaii, Clear Englebert will address the differences between schools of feng shui, explain chi energy and how to attract and maximize its beneficial flow. Tips specific to Hawai’i homes, landscape and culture will allow a clearer understanding of how to apply the principles at home in the Islands. Kailua-Kona Public Library (75-138 Hualalai Rd. – 327-4327); 5:00 P.M. More info here.
Sunday, May 22
- The Hawaii Book of Rice – Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi will be on hand to sign copies of her new book/cookbook on this staple of Hawaii diets. Meet her, buy the book, and get yourself some rice while in the store! Longs Drugs, Windward City Shopping Center (45-480 Kaneohe Bay Dr – 235-6451); 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. For more info click here.
- Bamboo Ridge #98 Reading and Reception – Bamboo Ridge is at it again- join us in celebrating Issue #98. There will be a reading and book signing by writers: Amalia B. Bueno, Shoshana Hannemann, Lanning C. Lee, Wing Tek Lum, Patrick Moser and Mark Thiel. Other contributing authors will attend the reading and cover artist, Noe Tanigawa will also be in attendance. Native Books / Na Mea Hawaii (Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd – 597-8967) 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. More info 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 timeline 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.
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