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.
Book End Hiatus?
This may be one of the last fully-fleshed Book Ends I put out for the next three weeks. We’ll probably talk about it more at length later on this week, but Misty and I will be out of the country for two weeks beginning next Friday. Technically, that means I could still put out a decent Book End for next week, but given that’s the day before our flight, I may have other things to worry about. While we haven’t completely figured out how we’re going to handle our weekly posts while we’re gone—just wanted to let you guys know. I’ll definitely have something prepared to publish for next Friday based on the events I know now, so if you really want one of your events listed on not only our calendar but on next week’s Book End, please e-mail me as soon as you can this week. Mahalo!
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Now on to the events…
Friday, September 30
- Kapaa Library Fall Blowout Book Sale – Join the Friends of Kapaa Public Library at their 3-day blowout book sale. CDs, DVDs, gently used or new books on history, Hawaiiana, romances, mysteries, science, travel, children’s books, and more! See you at the Library! Kapaa Public Library; 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. For more information, call the library at 808-821-4422.
Ballroom Dance Demonstration – See a ballroom dance demonstration with author Patrice Tanaka. Ala Moana Shopping Center, Center Stage; 7:00 P.M. For more info on the event, click here. To learn more about Patrice Tanaka, check out this Midweek article.
- Patrice Tanaka book signing – Come and meet author Patrice Tanaka after her ballroom dance demonstration at Ala Moana Center Stage. She will move to the book store for a book signing of her new book Becoming Ginger Rogers: How Ballroom Dancing Made Me a Happier Woman, Better Partner and Smarter CEO. The book is about Tanaka’s inspiring story about how she reclaimed her life during the dispiriting days of New York City post-9/11. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Shopping Centre; 8:00 P.M. For more info on the event, click here. To learn more about Patrice Tanaka, check out this Midweek article.
Saturday, October 1
First Saturday Sale at Bill’s Bookmobile – The first Saturday of every month there is a book sale from the Friends of the Library of Hawaii. This month, the specials are $1 History, Psychology, Health, Politics, Cookbooks, Hobbies, Children’s Books and Music. All proceeds go to support all 50 of Hawaii’s public libraries. Bill’s Bookmobile (690 Pohukaina St.); 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info, visit this page.
- Kapaa Library Fall Blowout Book Sale – Join the Friends of Kapaa Public Library at their 3-day blowout book sale. CDs, DVDs, gently used or new books on history, Hawaiiana, romances, mysteries, science, travel, children’s books, and more! See you at the Library! Kapaa Public Library; 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information, call the library at 808-821-4422.
- Children’s Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week they will be reading The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center; 11:00 A.M. For more information, click here.
- College Planning Seminar – Joanna Amberger, a certified financial planner, will present a free financial education seminar for adults. Amberger, who is also President of the Oahu Chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness, will discuss how to manage the high cost of college, the new Educational IRA, maximizing financial aid, investment alternatives, and developing a college investment plan. This one-hour program will include a question-and-answer session. Hawaii Kai Public Library Meeting Room; 11:00 A.M. For more information, please call the Library at 397-5833.
Meet Author Patrice Tanaka – Come to the book store and welcome author Patrice Tanaka as she signs copies of her new book, Becoming Ginger Rogers: How Ballroom Dancing Made Me a Happier Woman, Better Partner, and Smarter CEO. The book is about Tanaka’s inspiring story about how she reclaimed her life during the dispiriting days of New York City post-9/11. Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall; 1:00 P.M. For more information on the event, click here. To learn more about Patrice Tanaka, check out this Midweek article.
- Filipino-American History Month opening reception – Come join the opening reception of Filipino-American History Month with a welcome address by the Philippine Consul, Paul Cortes, entertainment by the Philippine Consulate Singers, a dance number by the Tekniqlingz Dance Crew, and an introduction to “Filipino Komiks” in the library courtyard. Light refreshments will be served after the opening ceremonies. Hawaii State Library; 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. For more info, call the Library at 586-3500.
Carolan and Carolan Book Reading – Meet the author/illustrator combination that has produced such books as A President from Hawaii [read our review here], Goodnight Hawaiian Moon, and Where are my Slippers? They’ll be doing a book reading for kids of all ages. Kauai Museum (4428 Rice Street); 1:00 P.M. Source
- Kapaa Library Fall Blowout Book Sale – Join the Friends of Kapaa Public Library at their 3-day blowout book sale. Sunday is the last day! CDs, DVDs, gently used or new books on history, Hawaiiana, romances, mysteries, science, travel, children’s books, and more! See you at the Library! Kapaa Public Library; 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information, call the library at 808-821-4422.
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!
