HSBC Field Trip: Friends' Books & Music

About this event

The old Village Books & Music at Ward Centre is the new Friends' Books & Music on Ward, and we are checking it out together! Staffed by volunteers with [Friends of the Library of Hawaii](https://friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org), the new store opened in mid-July and features thousands of (mostly pre-loved) books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, games, works of art, comic books, and even 8-track tapes (ask your parents) to raise funds for Hawaii’s 51 public libraries. You don't want to let 51 public libraries down, do you? Our hosts will give us a quick tour of the new space and tell us about Friends of the Library of Hawaii. I'm sure there will be an opportunity to sign up, if you feel led! :) But no pressure! The bookstore is on the ground floor of the building once known as the Galliher Building, right behind the Jack-in-the-Box on the corner of Ward and Kapiolani. A mural depicting a certain former U.S. President from Hawaii is painted on its side. There's a small parking lot (enter from Waimanu St. please), but you can also find street parking nearby, or park at Ward Villages and walk a couple of blocks. These other options might be a good idea if you're planning to attend our [reading sesh right after at Aloha Bakehouse and Cafe](https://www.meetup.com/honolulu-silent-book-club/events/316125256), hosted by Nikki. Then you can just leave your car wherever you parked it, and walk to the cafe, which is half a block down Waimanu St. Budget smudget! Go crazy!