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!
[gn_divider /]Friday, November 16
- Aina Haina Public Library Book Sale – Friends of Aina Haina Public Library, in partnership with Rotary Club East Honolulu, will be having their annual book sale this weekend (Fri-Sat). Great selection of books, including best sellers, children’s, Hawaiiana, history, art, all at a modest price. Also available are DVD’s and CD’s. Come early for the best selection and get a head start on your Christmas shopping! All proceeds from the sale will go to the Library to fund the programs it provides to the community.
Aina Haina Public Library (5246 Kalanianaole Hwy.); 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information, call the library at 377-2456.
- Local Author Event w/ Jasmyne Boswell – Jasmyne Boswell, transformation coach and local author of What If the Problem’s Not the Problem? Four Practices for Peace of Mind, will be signing and discussing her book at the store. Come down and talk to her about her book and its helpful techniques. Barnes & Noble (325 Keawe #101, Lahaina); 5:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
Hawaiian Music and Musicians book signing – Meet with John Berger, author of the definitive tome on Hawaiian music: Hawaiian Music and Musicians:An Encyclopedic History Berger carried on the legacy begun by Dr. George S. Kanahele in creating the de facto encyclopedic guide to Hawaiian music. Here’s the opportunity to talk story with John Berger, pick up a copy of the book and get it signed! Hawaii Theatre (1130 Bethel St.); 7:00 P.M.For more info, visit hawaiianmusicandmusicians.com.
Saturday, November 17
Mililani Library Book Sale – Free to enter. The sale will include bargains on a large variety of books, CDs and DVDs. Proceeds will help fund the Library. Mililani Public Library (95-450 Makaimoimo St.); 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. For more info, call the library at 626-7292.
- Aina Haina Public Library Book Sale – Friends of Aina Haina Public Library, in partnership with Rotary Club East Honolulu, will be having their annual book sale this weekend (Fri-Sat). Great selection of books, including best sellers, children’s, Hawaiiana, history, art, all at a modest price. Also available are DVD’s and CD’s. Come early for the best selection and get a head start on your Christmas shopping! All proceeds from the sale will go to the Library to fund the programs it provides to the community. Aina Haina Public Library (5246 Kalanianaole Hwy.); 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information, call the library at 377-2456.
Book Event: Reflections in Solitude – Meet author Randall Ng with his latest book, Reflections in Solitude: Home in Hawaii. Randall Ng’s poems are honest, immediate and inspiring. Take this chance to talk with Randall about poetry, his book, and then get your book signed. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272); 10:00 A.M. For more info, click here.
- Furoshiki: An Eco-Friendly Craft Program – Got gifts to wrap? Go green this holiday season and learn the art of Furoshiki–Japanese style reusable gift wrapping. Eco-craft expert Evelyn Nakamura will conduct this one-hour program for adults. Supplies will be provided. Class size is limited and registration is required. Program is sponsored by the Library’s local Friends chapter. For more information or to register, contact the hosting library. Kapolei Public Library (1020 Manawai St.); 10:30 A.M. For more info call 693-7050. This event will also be held on this day at Mililani Public Library (95-450 Makaimoimo St.); 2:00 P.M. For info on that event, call 626-7292.
Meet author/illustrator Roy Chang – Meet Roy Chang, a two-time Pa`i award-winning Editorial Cartoonist for MidWeek, and now author of a manga-style children’s fiction book. Chang, who is also an art teacher and freelance illustrator, will preview Cacy & Kiara and the Curse of the Ki`i, his new action-adventure chapter book, and demonstrate his drawing technique and writing process. It’s the story of two sixth-grade cousins who experience an imaginative, adventurous ride to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Island of Hawaii, and learn about Hawaiian myths and legends. This one-hour program is suitable for ages 8 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library (3225 Salt Lake Boulevard); 11:00 A.M. For more info, call the library at 831-6831.
“Uncaged Signing” With Frank Shamrock – Meet Frank Shamrock, featuring his book, Uncaged: My Life as a Champion MMA Fighter. Among his accomplishments, he is the undefeated five-time UFC World Champion, 1999. Come and meet Frank, talk about his career, and buy and get your book signed. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272); 1:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
- Book Event: Brazil by Tomas Belsky – Hilo artist and writer Tomas Belsky shares his escapades as a Peace Corps volunteer during the sixties in his new book, Brazil. His colorful memoir includes reflections, stories and his signature artwork. Come talk story with Tomas. Basically Books (160 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo); 1:00 P.M. For more info, visit basicallybooks.com.
Event: Ancestry of Experience by Leilani Holmes – Ancestry of Experience: A Journey Into Hawaiian Ways of Knowing, by Leilani Holmes, who lives in San Diego. Leilani Holmes was born in Honolulu to a Native Hawaiian mother but adopted by haole parents and moved to Ohio. Ancestry of Experience: A Journey Into Hawaiian Ways of Knowing is written in two voices: remembrances and search for identity using a more personal voice; a scholarly presentation in another. Basically Books (160 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo); 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more info, visit basicallybooks.com.
Sunday, November 18
- Janet Spurr book signing (Maui) – Come and meet Janet Spurr, the author of Beach Chair Diaries, for a special book signing event on Maui. Pick up your beach chair, and grab your funny bone. Get whisked away in this collection of seaside tales from Maui to Maine. Let these word waves wash over you as you laugh out loud and reflect on life in, on and around the water. Grand Wailea; 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. For more info, visit her website.
Dietrich Varez, Print and Book Signing – Christmas in the Country Book and Print Signing – Come meet Volcano Art Center’s signature artist Dietrich Varez as he signs books he has written and/or illustrated, including “Pele and Hiiaka”, as well as his 250+ Hawaiiana prints. Books and prints make affordable, thoughtful, and handsome gifts, especially when they are personalized for the people on your gift list. Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park; park entrance fees apply. VAC Gallery (Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, Volcano); 1:00 P.M. For more information call 808-967-7565.
Book Event: Japanese Buddhist Temples of Hawaii – Meet authors George and Willa Tanabe with their new book, Japanese Buddhist Temples of Hawaii: An Illustrated Guide. In addition to being an introduction to Buddhism and guidebook, it is an indispensable historical record of what exists today and what may be gone tomorrow. It will appeal to temple members, pilgrims, residents and tourists interested in local cultural and historic sites, and historians of Buddhism in Hawai‘i. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272); 2:00 P.M.For more information, click here.
Monday, November 17
M.I.A. Art & Literary Series – Don’t forget that this Monday is the M.I.A. event for November! Poetry, Music, Fiction, Arts! They are happy to present the amazing voice of Seleena Harkness & the provocative work of Joseph Han, Terese Svoboda, and Timonthy Dyke. All ages, bar is open wth ID. Parking is available in their parking lot. Additional parking can be found at the warehouse next door at 839 Queen Street, where it says Wesellthings4u. Parking is also recommended on Ward or Cooke Street and taking a healthy stroll to Fresh Cafe. Loft in Space at Fresh Cafe (831 Queen St.); 7:30 P.M. For more info visit miahonolulu.com.
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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