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!
[gn_divider]Friday, February 10
- Friends of the Lihue Public Library Book Sale – Oodles of books, CDs, DVDs, VHSs, kids books, teen books and adult books will be on sale. The latest best selling novels in hard and soft covers, cookbooks, travel books, philosophy and religion, history, gardening, pets, politics, health and wellness, biography; all will be available. There is even a fair amount of Hawaiian and Pacific materials. At $2.00 for hardbacks and $1.00 for paperbacks you can’t go wrong. All funds raised at the used book sales go to support the programs and services of the Library. Cash donations are welcome and are tax deductible. Lihue Public Library (4344 Hardy Street, Lihue); 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info, call (808) 241-3222.
Barbara Lynn Blake book signing – (Maui) Local author Barbara Lynn Blake will be signing her fantastic book of romantic short stories, In Love In Italy. This collection of short stories were ones Blake wrote the first year she was in Italy. Blake spent a year traveling throughout the country — from the northern lakes to Tuscany, Veneto, Umbria to Rome and Sicily. The five stories take place in the towns and were inspired by places she visited. Barnes & Noble (325 Keawe #101, Lahaina); 4:00 P.M. For more information, please call 662-1300.
- Poetry & Blues Project – UH Hilo Poetry & Blues Project: Quincy Troupe, Kevin Bell, and friends. Part II: MUSIC, ART & WORDS: a public conversation with Kevin Bell, Oliver Jackson, Quincy Troupe, and Lois-Ann Yamanaka. Advance Tickets: $5 Students (cash only), $15 General at either Hilo Guitar & Ukuleles, UH Hilo Theatre Box Office, or the Palace Theatre. UH Hilo Campus Center, 301; 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.Contact mdmarsha@hawaii.edu for more info.
Saturday, February 11
Emma’s Rainy Day at Molokaʻi Keiki Expo – BeachHouse Publishing’s Jane Gillespie will be at the Molokaʻi Keiki Expo to read from one of her children’s books, Emma’s Rainy Day (illustrated by John Aardema). It’s the story of how a creative imagination can turn a rainy day into a great adventure; read our review of the book here. The first “300” families with “keiki” to arrive will receive a free book and gift bag! Mitchel Pauole Center (Kaunakakai); 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. For more information on the event, view this flyer.
- Maui Friends of the Library Used Book Sale – Maui Friends of the Library will be having a used book sale in front of Whole Foods Market at the Maui Mall in Kahului. Please stop by and check out our selection of fiction, non-fiction and oversize books. All proceeds help support all of the libraries in Maui County. Membership applications will also be available. Maui Mall, Kahului (in front of Whole Foods Market); 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. For more info, visit their website.
Friends of the Library, Kona (FOLK) Book Sale – FOLK host a book sale on the second Saturday of each month with a few exceptions. F.O.L.K. Members receive 20% off Lanai Sales. Proceeds from the sale will go to help fund Kona libraries. The book sale will be held on the library’s lanai. To volunteer email: booksales@folkhawaii.com. Kailua Kona Library (75-138 Hualalai Rd.); 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. For more info, visit the FOLK website.
- Friends of the Lihue Public Library Book Sale – Oodles of books, CDs, DVDs, VHSs, kids books, teen books and adult books will be on sale. The latest best selling novels in hard and soft covers, cookbooks, travel books, philosophy and religion, history, gardening, pets, politics, health and wellness, biography; all will be available. There is even a fair amount of Hawaiian and Pacific materials. At $2.00 for hardbacks and $1.00 for paperbacks you can’t go wrong. All funds raised at the used book sales go to support the programs and services of the Library. Cash donations are welcome and are tax deductible. Lihue Public Library (4344 Hardy Street, Lihue); 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info, call (808) 241-3222.
- Friends of Mililani Book Sale – Buy used books and other materials at a major bargain to help support the library. You can also support by donating books or volunteering your time. Mililani Public Library (95-450 Makaimoimo St.); 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. For more info, please call 626-7292.
“Puppet Times,” featuring puppeteer Christy Lipps Ah Sing – This is a free program that will be conducted under the Reading Tree. Ah Sing will present favorite children’s stories in a lively puppet show with beautifully hand-crafted puppets, finger plays, and songs. The program is suitable for keiki ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Kailua Public Library (239 Kuulei Road); 11:00 A.M. For more info, please call the library at 266-9911.
- Makiki Community Library book sale – The Library will be hosting a Book Sale this weekend. FREE parking and admission, most items are $1.00 or less (including VHS, CDs, and DVDs). Makiki Community Library (1527 Keeaumoku St.); 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info contact Wendy Maxwell, librarian, at 542-3334.
- Black History Children’s Story Hour – Adesina Ogunelese, noted historian of Afrikan and Afrikan-American History, will read “Aida” by Leontyne Price, the story of an Ethiopian princess from the opera, and “Dancing in the Wings” by Debbie Allen, a story of a young girl’s dream of becoming a star ballerina. This program is suitable for ages 3 and older. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Makawao Public Library (1159 Makawao Avenue, Maui); 2:00 P.M. For more info, call the library at 808-573-8785.
A Sweet Dash of Aloha book event – Sample treats from Chefs Sharon Kobayashi, Alyssa Moreau and Carol Nardello. Purchase a copy of A Sweet Dash of Aloha and five (5) different Hawaii-grown fruits/vegetables and receive a FREE Eat A Rainbow re-useable shopping bag. (During book signing hours only; while supplies last.) Read our review of Sweet Dash of Aloha if you haven’t picked it up, yet. Whole Foods, Kahala Mall; 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
Sunday, February 12
- Makiki Community Library book sale – The Library will be hosting a Book Sale this weekend. FREE parking and admission, most items are $1.00 or less (including VHS, CDs, and DVDs). Makiki Community Library (1527 Keeaumoku St.); 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more info contact Wendy Maxwell, librarian, at 542-3334.
Afternoon of Poetry w/ Schultz – Local poet and TinFish editor, Susan M. Schultz will be on hand at the store for an afternoon of poetry and reflection hosted by herself and TinFish Press. She has a new book of poetry out, Memory Cards. Click here for an interview with Susan from the Honolulu Weekly. Native Books / Nā Mea Hawaiʻi (Ward Warehouse, ʻEwa end); 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. For more information, call the store at 596-8885.
- ALOHA SHORTS Free Live Taping – Aloha Shorts opens the Year of the Water Dragon with a live taping themed LIQUID WORDS – OCEAN, SEA, AND STREAM. Among the featured selections in the February program is a short story by John Clark, “Over the Falls” which will be read by local actor Aito Simpson Steele. Another reading from Lee Cataluna’s collection FOLKS YOU MEET IN LONGS, “Kahuna Dave,” will be performed by Krisha Fairchild, with
accompanying “dolphin calls” and steel guitar provided respectively by HPR sound engineer Jason Taglianetti and Charley Myers of Hamajang. A full list of literary works and the performers can be read here. Free event. HPR’s Atherton Studio (738 Kaheka St # 101); 6:45 P.M. Tapings are often filled to capacity and those interested in being a part of the studio audience are advised to call the station in advance (during business hours) to reserve their seats: (808) 955-8821.
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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