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!
Hawaii Book and Music Festival
The biggest book festival of the year is here, happening this weekend, May 5-6 at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds at Honolulu Hale. This is a FREE event with FREE parking for all! There will be eight venues with over 150 events and over 500 presenters.
For more coverage of this event, visit HBB’s very own dedicated Hawaii Book and Music Festival page. This includes the comlete schedule of events plus the map and other resources.
For more details visit hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org.
They also need VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers will get a HBMF t-shirt, book tote, drinks, snacks, free parking, and automatic registration in a NOOK drawing each day at 4 pm (you must be present for the drawing or at least on site). Email Jacqui Pirl at: tropicalparadise@hawaii.rr.com or call Jacqui at 224-4008 with questions etc.
Free Comic Book Day
Thirteen libraries will offer readers free comic books on Saturday, May 5 in celebration of the 11th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day. Library patrons showing their valid Hawaii State Public Library System card will receive a special free comic book, while supplies last. The Friends of the Library of Hawaii is the overall sponsor of this year’s event; co-sponsors are Jelly’s the Original and Collector Maniacs.
Free Comic Book Day (www.freecomicbookday.com) is celebrated worldwide on the first Saturday in May and participating libraries and comic book shops have given away millions of free comic books over the past 10 years. Each participating HSPLS library will offer a variety of comic books for all ages. Readers can choose from among popular series including “The Avengers,” “DC Comics: The New 52,” “Dune,” “Peanuts,” “Smurfs,” and “Under the Faerie Moon Preview.”
Participating public libraries include: Oahu – Aiea Public Library, Aina Haina Public Library, Hawaii Kai Public Library, Kailua Public Library, Kapolei Public Library, Liliha Public Library, McCully-Moiliili Public Library, Mililani Public Library, Waianae Public Library, Waimanalo Public & School Library; Big Island – Hilo Public Library; and Maui – Kihei Public Library and Lahaina Public Library.
In addition to free comic books, Star Wars characters in full costume will make special appearances at eight participating libraries to encourage children to read. Library patrons are invited to bring their cameras for a photo opportunity with their favorite intergalactic heroes and villains:
- 501st Legion Pacific Outpost (Star Wars “bad guys”) – 10 a.m. to noon at Aiea Public Library and Waimanalo Public & School Library; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Kailua Public Library and Mililani Public Library.
- Rebel Legion Hawaii (Star Wars “good guys”) – 10 a.m. to noon at Kapolei Public Library; 2 pm. to 4 p.m. at Liliha Public Library and McCully-Moiliili Public Library.
- Oahu FanForce (various Star Wars characters) – 10 a.m. to noon at Aina Haina Public Library.
Last year, a total of 1,766 people received a free comic book at participating libraries and 729 people stood in line for photo opportunities with the costumed characters.
Please visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call the hosting libraries for more information.
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Saturday, May 5
Hawaii Kai Library Book Sale – Browse at your leisure through stacks of mysteries, mountains of maps, divine DVDs, collector’s items, scores of sheet music, yummy cookbooks, magazines and much, much more, including a huge selection of children’s and young adult books. Add to your collection with out-of-print books on Hawaiiana or art history. This treasure trove of like-new and gently used items make terrific gifts for everyone. Many items are priced at JUST 50 cents!! There will also be a raffle for a private SUNSET SAIL. Hawaii Kai Public Library (249 Lunalilo Home Road); 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. For more info, call 397-5833.
- First Saturday Sale with the Friends of the Library of Hawaii will be at the Hawaii Book and Music Festival (HBAMF) this month! Find their booth next to Honolulu Hale. They’ll be selling books and media with all proceeds going to support Hawaii’s 50 public libraries. HBAMF at Honolulu Hale Civic Grounds; 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more info, visit friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org.
See “Blue,” New HTY Play – The Honolulu Theatre for Youth will present “Blue,” a new stage production by Annie Cusick Wood. Admission is free. The show introduces the idea of tolerance and understanding in an age appropriate theatrical experience. The 45-minute performance is recommended for ages 3 and older. Preschool-age children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Liliha Public Library (1515 Liliha Street); 10:30 A.M. For more info, call 587-7577.
- Celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month w/ Special Children’s Storytime – Children ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to listen to stories read by guest readers from the Hawaii Speech Language Hearing Association and do some coloring activities. Parents and caregivers will receive free educational brochures about speech/language/hearing development and deficits. This 45-minute program will be held in the Hawaii State Library’s Edna Allyn Room for Children; 10:30 A.M. For more information, call 586-3510.
- Special Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week they will be reading I’ll Save You Bobo! by Eileen Rosenthal. Come and join them as they listen to Willy describe his adventures in writing a storybook. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272); 11:00 A.M. For more information, click here.
Sunday, May 6
- Hawaii Kai Library Book Sale – Browse at your leisure through stacks of mysteries, mountains of maps, divine DVDs, collector’s items, scores of sheet music, yummy cookbooks, magazines and much, much more, including a huge selection of children’s and young adult books. Add to your collection with out-of-print books on Hawaiiana or art history. This treasure trove of like-new and gently used items make terrific gifts for everyone. Many items are priced at JUST 50 cents!! Today, from 2-3pm is the $4 Bag Sale! There will also be a raffle for a private SUNSET SAIL. Hawaii Kai Public Library (249 Lunalilo Home Road); 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. For more info, call 397-5833.
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 at aalba@hawaiibookblog.com. Mahalo and have a great weekend!
