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Store Hours:

Currently CLOSED for COVID19 — Call or email for orders to be mailed or arrange for pickup.

Monday-Friday: 10:00 — 6:00

Saturday: 10:00 — 5:00

Sunday: 11:00 — 3:00

Contact Us:

Phone: +1 (808) 961-0144

Email: bbinfo@basicallybooks.com

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  • Location

    We are located at 1672 Kamehameha Avenue, between Ken's and Coqui's and near Banyan Drive.

  • Contact Information
    Phone: (808) 961-0144
    Fax: (808) 935-1553
    Email: bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net

    • by bbookshilo 4 days ago
      Basically Books Keiki Story Time presents: "Too Many Mangos." Written by Tammy Paikai and illustrated by Don Robinson. This is a story about sharing and community, perfect for children in this uncertain moment. Full story reading on our website, link in bio. Enjoy! What is your favorite book to read aloud to your keiki? . [music by bensound.com] . . . . .  #readaloud   #childrensreadaloud   #hawaiistories   #hawaiichildrensbooks   @islheritagemusic   #hawaii   #shoplocalhawaii   #smallbusinesshawaii   #storytime   #illustratedchildrensbooks   #indiebookstore   #indiebooks   #hawaiibookstores   #bigislandhawaii   #stayathome   #socialdistancing   #stayathomehawaii   #extendedspringbreak2020   #homeschoolinghawaii 
    • by bbookshilo 5 days ago
      With Hawaii now told to Stay At Home, one of the remaining allowable reasons to leave your house is to get educational materials for distance learning. As we enter the second week with kids home from school, it's more important than ever to keep their brains working and their attention occupied. We have a selection of educational materials for all ages, as well as toys, games, books, and music to help make positive memories for keiki and families in this uncertain time. Stay Tuned for our Keiki Story Time, kicking off this week! Any updates on our available services will
    • by bbookshilo 6 days ago
      Our first mail order of the week, and another stack of books ready to be picked up! We might be closed to browsers, but we’re still here for your reading and entertainment needs! Children still need to play with toys, families can still set up activities to play and bond and create positive memories of this time. We’re available at 808-961-0144 or at bbinfo @basicallybooks .com. Don’t know what you want and need some advice? Give us a ring and we’ll help you find the perfect thing. Mahalo for supporting your small local businesses. Stay safe, and kind. . . . .
    • by bbookshilo 1 week ago
      Today is our last day open to the public for now. We’ll still be open for email and phone orders, and we can either mail your order, or you can make an appointment to pick it up. Our contact info is in our bio. Now we just gotta decide what games we want to get! What are your favorite time-killing games?
    • by bbookshilo 1 week ago
      Community Safety Kokua After some very serious soul searching we have decided that it is in the best public interest for us to close our store for the time being. We plan to be open Friday, March 20th, from 11 am to 5 pm. Beginning Saturday, March 21 we will keep the doors closed to the public. Instead, we can mail packages or arrange for pickup as we continue to be available to supply Books, Games and Music that will help pass the days at this extraordinary time in our society. Call 808-961-0144 or email bbinfo @basicallybooks .com. We are happy to
    • by bbookshilo 2 weeks ago
      A lot of us are staying home, but that doesn’t mean we have to be bored! For  #olelowednesday  we’re looking at these great classics translated into Olelo Hawaii by Keao NeSmith! . [As a reminder, we’re helping keep up good social distancing and hygiene practices in our store. If you don’t want to come in, we pack and ship, or will run it out to your car. Need a gift for a birthday? Something to keep the keiki entertained over the extended spring break? Call us at 808-961-0144 and we’ll help get you all set up.] . . . .
    • by bbookshilo 2 weeks ago
      We know things are a bit scary right now as we all look forward with uncertainty, but Basically Books is doing our best to keep ourselves and our customers safe, and entertained, as we all practice responsible social distancing and other recommended guidelines. If you need something to read or do with the family, or something to entertain the Keiki during their extra week of spring break, we’ve got you covered with a selection of books, games and activities. If you need something and don’t want to come in, give us a call (808-961-0144), we can pack it up for
    • by bbookshilo 2 weeks ago
      Big Island Musicians Bill Noble and Dwight Tokumoto have released this brand new jazz CD! . . . . .  #musicmonday   #hawaiianmusic   #music   #localmusic   #shoplocalhawaii   #shophawaii   #jazz   #saxandsteel 
    • by bbookshilo 3 weeks ago
      Learn a  #hawaiianword  every day! This great  #calendar  from  @besspress  is a fun and  #lowkey  way to do some  #languagelearning  on  #olelowednesday , and every day of the year! . . . . .  #hawaii   #hilo   #olelohawaii   #olelo   #language   #learning   #resources   #illustrated  #
    • by bbookshilo 3 weeks ago
      This  #adorable  book is perfect for the  #keiki ! . . . . .  #keikicorner   #childrensbook   #picturebook   #childrensliterature   #illustrated   #hawaii   #hawaiichildrensbooks   #shoplocal   #smallbusiness   #indiebooks   #book   #hilo 
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