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.
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Now on to the events…
Friday, September 23
Native Voices: A Reading and Lecture Series – Come and enjoy a poetry reading with Dan Taulapapa McMullin, Kai Gaspar, and David Kealiʻi. This event is co-sponsored by American Studies, English and The Center for Pacific Island Studies. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Kuykendall Hall 410; 3:00 P.M.
- BYO-Crafts (Bring Your Own Crafts) – will be offered to adults who are looking for time and space to work on crafts, and opportunities to meet new people and share ideas. BYO means Bring Your 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. 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 during normal public service hours. Kalihi-Palama Public Library (1325 Kalihi Street); 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. For more information or to reserve a table, please call the Library at 832-3466.
Saturday, September 24
Books, Bagels and Coffee Fundraiser – The Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles youth group will hold a big book sale fundraiser to benefit the church. Bagels and coffee will also be available to enjoy while reading. Donations of books are still needed. Books may be dropped off at the church office on any weekday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Church of the Holy Apostles (1407 Kapiolani St.); 9:00 A.M. to Noon. Source
- Today’s Way to Get Your Book Published workshop – This workshop by Science Fiction Author Stephen Prosapio includes traditional and new ways in which you can gain visibility among publishers and readers. Includes sessions on how to develop your web presence, public speaking engagements, creating book trailers,utilizing social media, media contacts, writing articles for magazines, newspapers or websites as well as enhancing your self-networking skills. $75 VAC members/$80 for non-members. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus; 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week they will be reading Amelia Bedelia’s First Field Trip by Herman Parish. Do you like going on field trips? Amelia Bedelia loves going on field trips, too. Join them as they go with Amelia on a field trip to the farm. For more information, click here. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center; 11:00 A.M. There will also be a concurrent NOOK Color Storytime reading How Rocket Learned to Read.
Secrets of the Packing Queen – Author Jeri Lynch will discuss her book Secrets of the Packing Queen—A Practical Yet Fun Guide to Travel. Her book provides tips on how to organize a trip, lighten your load, what to pack, how many items to pack, where to purchase suggested items, and other travel secrets. This 45-minute program is suitable for ages 12 and older. Hawaii State Library – First Floor Reading Room; 11:45 P.M. For more information, call 586-3535.
- Hawaiian Sunrise to Sunset book event – A book signing ceremony that will inspire, sober, shock and fascinate. Author Randall Ng’s book, Hawaiian Sunrise to Sunset: A Middle School Counselor’s Diary of a Working Day, offers an inside look at education and youth issues in Hawaiʻi. Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd.); Noon to 1:00 P.M. Source For more info, call 732-3407.
- Today’s Way to Get Your Book Published workshop – This workshop by Science Fiction Author Stephen Prosapio includes traditional and new ways in which you can gain visibility among publishers and readers. Includes sessions on how to develop your web presence, public speaking engagements, creating book trailers,utilizing social media, media contacts, writing articles for magazines, newspapers or websites as well as enhancing your self-networking skills. $75 VAC members/$80 for non-members. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus; 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- Aiea Library Book Sale – The Aiea Community Association is sponsoring a BOOK SALE at the Library. Used books, CDs, DVDs, and videotapes will be sold at bargain prices. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Library. Aiea Public Library; 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. For more information, please contact Aiea Library at (808) 483-7333.
- Sister 2 Sister Hawaii – The Sister 2 Sister event will feature an ocean-view buffet, entertainment by David Swanson and Riya Davis and a tribute to the OUAA Living Legends. Brunch goers will also meet celebrated authors such as Douglas Corleone (One Man’s Paradise), Dr. Cynthia Powell Hicks (Gifts of Hope) and Daphne Barbee Wooten. Engaging panel discussions and author signings will also be included. Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, HI; 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. For more info, click here.
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Walter Echo-Hawk book lecture – “In The Courts of the Conqueror: The Native American Experience.” Walter Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) is a Native American speaker, author, and attorney. Throughout his distinguished legal career, he has worked to protect the legal, political, property, cultural, and human rights of Indian tribes and Native peoples. An articulate and versed indigenous rights activist, Echo-Hawk delivers keynote speeches and lectures on a wide variety of indigenous topics, involving Native arts and cultures, indigenous history, federal Indian law, religious freedom, environmental protection, Native American cosmology, and human rights. Book signing to follow. Na Mea/Native Books in Ward Warehouse; 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
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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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