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.
As it’s Memorial Day weekend, there really aren’t a lot of events happening this weekend. In fact, there are practically none.
All Hawaii State Public Libraries will be closed from Saturday through Monday, May 28-30. On Friday, May 27, five libraries that usually do not have hours on Friday will be open: Aiea, Hawaii Kai, Liliha, Makawao (Maui), and Manoa.
I hope everyone has a great three-day weekend. Don’t forget to sign up for the Hawaii State Library Summer Reading Program this year!
Urusei Yatsura
Anime/Manga Art Program
Teens, do you love to draw Anime and Manga? Show off your stuff in Liliha Public Library’s Anime Art Contest! Young adults in grades 6-12 are invited to submit artwork done in anime style. The contest is only being held at Liliha Public Library from May 15 to July 15, 2011. Winners will be announced in July 2011.
The grand prize winner will get a Manga-Comic Pro Sketching & Inking set, a red pen case, and a Canson Comic & Manga Artist Trading Cards generously donated by Sakura of America, as well as the Manga Studio Debut 4 software donated by Smith Micro Software, Inc, a Bamboo Pen donated by Wacom Technology Corporation, a set of Copic markers, and other prizes. First place winners will receive prizes that include a Pigma Sensei kit, red pen case, and a Canson Comic & Manga Artist Trading Cards, while second place winners will receive prizes that include a red pen case with a Micron pen courtesy of Sakura of America.
Winners will have their art displayed at Liliha Public Library in July. First 100 entrants will receive a free Manga instructional booklet compliments of Sakura of America. This program is funded by the Friends of Liliha Public Library, The Right Stuf International Inc., Sakura of America, Smith Micro Software Inc. and Wacom Technology Corporation.
For official contest rules, an entry form, or for more information, visit the Liliha Public Library or call 587-7577.
[gn_divider]Friday, May 26
- Bring Your Own Craft Sessions – These sessions will allow adults who are looking for time and space to work on crafts, and opportunities to meet new people and share ideas. Participants must bring their own supplies, materials, tools, snack-to-share, dinner and beverages (no refrigerator or microwave oven will be available). Crafts include any arts and crafts such as paper, plastic, textile, or metal. Free table space will be provided for up to two persons per table. Four tables will have access to electrical outlets for using tools or equipment such as hot glue, heat guns, Cricut R, lamps, or sewing machines. No selling or solicitation will be allowed. Craft sessions will be held in the library’s auditorium. Participants are requested to enter through the parking lot gate. Registration is requested as participation is limited to 20 crafters; 10 tables are available. To reserve a table, sign up at the Information Desk or call the Library at 832-3466. Liliha Public Library; 5:00 to 10:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 27
- Children’s Storytime – Bring your keiki to the book store to hear Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad by David Soman and other fun stories. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272, 808-949-7307 ); 11:00 A.M. More info here.
- Update: The Blue Tomato demonstration – Just heard on Facebook that Chef Alan Wong, along with Pineapple Room Executive Chef Lance Kosaka and Alan Wong’s Honolulu Chef de Cuisine Wade Ueoka, will be conducting a food demonstration and book signing for The Blue Tomato [read our review]. Macy’s 4th Floor Demonstration Kitchen, Ala Moana Center; Noon to 2:00 P.M., seating begins at 11:30 A.M. For more info, visit thebluetomato.net.
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.
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.com. Mahalo and have a great Memorial Day weekend!
