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Friends of Kaimuki Public Library - APRIL 2015 Newsletter
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APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER
PROGRAMS @ KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
The American Library Association has designated the week of April 12 to 18 as National Library Week with the theme "unlimited possibilities @ your library®." Discover your unlimited possibilities by exploring the library's resources and services! It's not just books, CDs, and DVDs--don't forget about our public computers, free wireless, HSPLS Mobile netbook computers, e-books, online e-learning resources, and more.
HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR AND THE BLUES
On Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m., internationally renowned steel guitarist Bobby Ingano will provide background on his music and perform a variety of Hawaiian and blues numbers in the Young Adult Room during this free 45-minute program.
Ages 5 and up. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Please call the library 2 weeks prior to the program to request a sign-language interpreter or other special accommodation if needed.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i, Atherton Family Foundation, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, HEI Charitable Foundation, Meadow Gold Dairies, HMS Host, Hansen Distribution Group, DFS Hawaii, Roberts Hawaii, Toshiba Business Solutions, and Aloha United Way. Produced by the University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College's Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
HAPPY -- Children's Play
On Friday, April 17, at 2:30 p.m., the Honolulu Theatre for Youth will perform the free 30-minute children's play Happy, which focuses on what makes us happy.
Ages 3 and up. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Please call the library 2 weeks prior to the program to request a sign-language interpreter or other special accommodation if needed.
Sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts for the City & County of Honolulu.
BOOK CLUB
Interested readers are invited to join the Kaimuki Public Library Book Club along with volunteers from the Friends of the Library of Hawaii and Friends of Kaimuki Public Library. There will be monthly discussion meetings on designated Friday mornings before the library opens from 9:30 to 11:00 am. There will not be a meeting in June. Come to the library's front door on Koko Head Avenue before 9:30 to be let in. Participants are encouraged to borrow and read the books in advance. Scheduled book discussions are:
April 17: Still Alice (Lisa Genova) -- HSPLS has print and e-book formats. High demand.
May 8: Ruby: a novel (Cynthia Bond) -- HSPLS has print and e-book formats. High demand.
July 17: The lady in gold: the extraordinary tale of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer (Ann Marie O'Connor) -- HSPLS has print format only.
SUNDAY STORY TIME
Storytimes are being held on Sundays through July 12, at 10:30 a.m. (except when closed: see HOLIDAY SCHEDULE). Children through age 7 accompanied by an adult are welcome.
Please call the library 2 weeks prior to the program to request a sign-language interpreter or other special accommodation if needed.
FRIENDS OF KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Friends of Kaimuki Public Library (FKPL) will hold a membership meeting of the general membership on Monday, April 20, at 6:00 p.m., in the Young Adult Room. New officers are needed and volunteers to help with FKPL book sales and library programs. The meeting will be open to all interested individuals.
TAX FORMS
2014 State of Hawaii personal income tax materials (Forms N-11, N-13, and N-15) are now available inside the library entrance, across from Circulation. Federal materials are forthcoming. Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ are the only federal income tax materials that will be provided, with no instruction booklets or additional forms other than reproducible copies that will be kept at the reference desk for in-library use.
Materials and information can be obtained online at www.irs.gov (federal) and tax.hawaii.gov (State of Hawaii). HSPLS employees do not provide tax advice.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The library will be closed on Sunday, February 15, and Monday, February 16 (Presidents' Day).
COMPUTER TUTORIALS
Sign up at the reference desk for Friday-morning (10:00 a.m., 1 hour max) tutorials in essential computer use, e-mail, surfing the Web, Microsoft Office basics, or any other introductory computer-use topic of your choice. You need a valid HSPLS card to participate.
KAIMUKI LIBRARY HOURS
Sunday 10 am -- 5 pm
Mon & Tue 10 am -- 8 pm
Wed & Thu 10 am -- 6 pm
Friday 1 pm -- 5 pm
Always Closed on Saturdays
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The mission of the Hawaii State Public Library System is to provide Hawaii's residents, in all walks of life, and at each stage of their lives, with access to education, information, programs and services, and to teach and nurture the love of reading and the habit of life-long learning.HOURS
Sun - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Tues - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wed. - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thurs.- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fri- 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sat & State Holidays - Closed
Library Cards
You may apply for a library card at any Hawaii public library. The initial card is FREE for Hawaii residents. Cards are also free for military personnel and their dependents with a copy of orders. The resident card replacement fee is $5.00. Resident library cards must be renewed every five years. There is no charge for the renewal.
STAFF
Branch Manager -- Maile Davis
Children's Librarian -- Melissa LePage
Reference Librarian -- Christin Lozano
Reference Librarian -- Peter Kanehiro
Young Adult Librarian -- Roberta Schmitz
MAIN POLICIES
Library Cards
first one free, replacement $5.00
Loan Period
3 weeks for books and CDs
1 week for DVDs/ videos
View more information on Borrowing, Returning & Renewing Materials
Overdue fines
25 cents per day for all ages for books, CDs, DVDs/videos
Rental fees
$1.00 per week for DVDs and videos
SERVICES
CONNECT FROM HOME:
- Search Catalog
- CDs & DVDs
- electronic databases
- Download eBooks/Audio/Music
- Serials
- library information
- Free Wi-Fi in the library during business hours. Login using your valid library card number and your PIN (last 4 digits of your phone no.)
- and more!
Children's Storytimes
Most Sundays at 10:30 am, call 733-8422. Enjoy stories and a simple craft.
Internet Computers -- one hour sessions with valid library card
13 internet computers for the public, one w/ ADA accommodations... printing available, donations requested
Click here for commonly asked questions regarding PC Reservations
Reserve a PC here
Loan Renewals:
In person: bring library material to renew
For online renewals, use www.librarieshawaii.org and "my account" and your library card no.
Book Drops -- for after business hours -- one by the front door or drive-up book drop in the upper parking lot
Friends of the Kaimuki Library -- support group for the library
-- Members and officers needed
-- Ongoing book sale bookshelf - $1.00 per book
2 Photocopiers
** 20 cents per page
2 Microfilm Reader/Printers
** 15 cents per page
Ongoing Book Sale
** Friends of Kaimuki Library
ENHANCED SERVICES
The Hawaii State Public Library System provides the following enhanced services for library users. Click on the service in which you are interested for more information.
Questions? Ready for an appointment?
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