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. Have a great weekend, everyone!
Summer Reading Program
The Hawaii State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program will begin with a big kick-off event on Tuesday, May 28. For event information click here. Registration for the free five-week program at public libraries statewide begins the same day, May 28. Participants who visit their local library and read at least one book per week are eligible to receive a free weekly reading incentive, while supplies last. There are different programs for children, teens, and even adults! For more details visit librarieshawaii.org.
Bamboo Ridge 35th Anniversary Issue Submissions
You have one week left to submit something to Bamboo Ridge for the special 35th Anniversary Issue! You must postmark your submission by Friday, May 31st. There is no specific theme, so get your writing caps on and try write! For more information visit bambooridge.com.
Messages of Peace Submissions
Messages of Peace, Hawaii Wellness Directory is sponsoring a NEW 2013 Edition so everyone can participate. Be a part of this opportunity to give your heartfelt message of encouragement,
inspiration and guidance to people around the world. Please send submissions to Lori Chaffin: hawaiiwellnessdirectory@yahoo.com. For more information, visit hawaiiwellnessmagazine.com.
Friday, May 24
Hawaiki Rising Book Signing – Sam Low, author of Hawaiki Rising: Hōkūleʻa, Nainoa Thompson, and the Hawaiian Renaissance, a book covering the journey of the Hōkūleʻa and education of Nainoa Thompson, will attend a book signing reception for this book. Come and meet the author, talk story about the Hōkūleʻa. Free event. Bookends book store (Kailua Shopping Center, 600 Kailua Rd.); 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. For more information, please call 261-1996.
Saturday, May 25
- Children’s Storytime – Join the book store for a special Storytime as they will be reading Grow Caterpillar Grow!: Read, Build, Play! Keiki can join in for a very special Hands-On Learning Storytime with LEGO featuring Grow Caterpillar Grow! Held in the Children’s Section. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. STE 1272); 11:00 A.M. For more info, click here.
- Hawaiki Rising Book Signing – Author Sam Low will be on hand to sign copies of his book, “Hawaiki Rising: Hōkūleʻa, Nainoa Thompson, and the Hawaiian Renaissance,” a book covering the journey of the Hōkūleʻa and education of Nainoa Thompson. Costco, 333 Keahole St. (Hawaii Kai); Noon to 2:00 P.M. Source.
- Hawaiki Rising Book Signing – Author Sam Low will be on hand to sign copies of his book, “Hawaiki Rising: Hōkūleʻa, Nainoa Thompson, and the Hawaiian Renaissance,” a book covering the journey of the Hōkūleʻa and education of Nainoa Thompson. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. STE 1272); 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Source.
Sunday, May 26
Hawaiki Rising Book Launch Celebration – Sam Low, author of Hawaiki Rising: Hōkūleʻa, Nainoa Thompson, and the Hawaiian Renaissance, a book covering the journey of the Hōkūleʻa and education of Nainoa Thompson, will attend a book launch and celebration at the famed book store. Come and meet the author, talk story about the Hōkūleʻa and more. Free event. Light refreshments are usually served. Native Books Hawaii (Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd.); 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information, call the bookstore at 596-8885.
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.
If you have an event you would like us to help promote, please leave us a comment here or e-mail me ataalba@hawaiibookblog.com. Mahalo and have a great weekend!
