We’re heading back to one of our favorite places: the enormous Friends of the Library of Hawaii Annual Book Sale! Thousands of bargain books and rare finds waiting to be rescued and given a good home.
If you’re hunting down a specific gem or just want to geek out over book covers with fellow enthusiasts, this is where the magic happens. DVDs, CDs, Blu-Rays, cassettes, and VHS tapes are also plentiful.
🆕 First time joining us?
Look for Mitchell in the black tee that says Support Your Local Library.
Timeline (sorta)
⏰ 5:30 — The Hunt Begins. Meet us at the entrance (Ward Centre, inside the old Famous Footwear/Roger Dunn space). Look for the group of people looking way too excited about paper and ink. Browse and shop at your own pace. No rush and no pressure. Just treasure hunting!
⏰ 7 (ish) — The Trek. We’ll walk across the street together to South Shore Market.
⏰ 7:15 — Silent Reading Sesh. We’re grabbing the long communal table on the ground floor (look for the STOKED wall!) for some classic silent reading and chitchat with our new hauls.
👉 Bites & Vibes: There are food and drink options nearby, but there is zero pressure to spend money. Feel free to just bring your new finds and enjoy the energy!
👉 Flexibility. Not a shopper? Skip the sale and just meet us at South Shore Market at 7! Don’t feel like reading? Come for the hunt and head out after. Join us for any part of it or stick around for the whole thing!
📍 Logistical Goodies:
Where to look: Slide 2 shows the space (the pinkish-red storefront), but you’ll want to enter from the back on Auahi St.
Parking: Free in the nearby parking garages! I park in the TJ Maxx garage, which is in the same building as South Shore Market.
Lost or need a lift? Text Mitchell at 830-255-7423 if you get turned around, if you have questions, or if you need a ride home afterward! 🚗
Let’s clear some shelf space and find some new favorites. Who’s in? 🙋♂️🏽📖