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 /]Saturday, September 7
Friends of the Libraries, Kona (FOLK) Book Sale – Friends of the Libraries, Kona will host a book sale on the second Saturday of each month (excluding Aug. and Dec. – In October the book sale will take place on Oct. 20th). Kailua-Kona Public Library Lanai (75-138 Hualalai Rd.); 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. For more info, visit folkhawaii.com.
- Special Storytime – Come to the book store every Saturday for a fun keiki story time reading. This week they will be reading Margo Goes to School written and illustrated by Roz Chast. There is so much to do at school, from lessons to lunch to building a block tower to the moon. In Marco’s latest adventure, it’s not about getting to the moon that counts, but the friends we make along the way. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 1272); 11:00 A.M. For more information, click here.
“The Eye of the Lion” book signing – Experience a hurricane through the eyes of a child. Master storyteller, Mark Jeffers of Storybook Theatre, recounts the story of Hurricane ‘Iniki as it passes over the island of Kauaʻi leaving a wake of destruction in its path. He shows how one Hawaiian family prepares for the hurricane and supports each other while the storm passes over their home. Jeffers will be signing copies of his keiki book The Eye of the Lion, The Story of My First Hurricane. Storybook Theatre of Hawaii, Hanapepe; 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M. For more info, view the news release on this subject.
Sunday, September 7
- “The Eye of the Lion” book signing – Experience a hurricane through the eyes of a child. Master storyteller, Mark Jeffers of Storybook Theatre, recounts the story of Hurricane ‘Iniki as it passes over the island of Kauaʻi leaving a wake of destruction in its path. He shows how one Hawaiian family prepares for the hurricane and supports each other while the storm passes over their home. Jeffers will be signing copies of his keiki book The Eye of the Lion, The Story of My First Hurricane. Sweet Marie’s Restaurant & Bakery in Lihue; 12:00 Noon to 3:00 P.M. For more info, view the news release on this subject.
Book Launching w/ author Reece Jones – Join the book store in celebrating the release of Border Walls: Security and the War on Terror in the United States, India and Israel by Reece Jones. Talk begins at 3pm; Q&A and refreshments follow. No admission fee, free parking. Border Walls is available at a reduced price of $25.00 (tax included) at Revolution Books. Revolution Books (2626 S. King Street b/w Puck’s Alley & 7-11); 3:00 P.M. For more info visit revolutionbookshonolulu.org.
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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