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Grow “Seeds of Knowledge” at Your Library
Join the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge Starting June 1

 
HONOLULU – Readers of all ages are invited to grow seeds of knowledge as part of the Hawaii State Public Library System’s annual Summer Reading Challenge, which begins June 1.
 
Enjoy a free Summer Reading Kick-Off event on Saturday, June 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hawaii State Library (main branch on King Street); view the flyer for event details.
 
Participants in the Summer Reaching Challenge can reap rewards including locally-published books for kids, school supplies for teens, plant kits for adults, and entries for the Grand Prize drawing provided by Alaska Airlines®!
 
Here’s how it works:
·         Register now online at librarieshawaii.org/summerreading or by visiting your local library.
·         Start reading on June 1.
·         Read at least one hour per week.
·         Log your reading minutes using the Beanstack app or librarieshawaii.beanstack.org 
·         Keep it up until the end of July.

Reading Rewards:
·         Every one hour of reading logged will earn a virtual badge and an automatic entry for the statewide Grand Prize: four roundtrip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines® flies!
·         Readers who reach four-hour and eight-hour milestones will earn free reading rewards while supplies last.
·         There’s more fun for kids who visit their library weekly – they can receive and complete a fun activity sheet to earn a cool sticker of their choice.

“E heluhelu kākou! Let’s read! Reading over the summer has great benefits--it strengthens reading skills in kids, and teens and adults can learn new things and reduce stress. Reading also supports memory and cognitive engagement, which contributes positively to our brain health. Escape the summer heat and visit our branches to browse and borrow materials or use our free Wi-Fi and public computers,” urged State Librarian Stacey Aldrich.
 
More details can be found at librarieshawaii.org/summerreading. Visit our webpage often for new information on upcoming events. Our digital doors are always open at librarieshawaii.org. With just a library card, you can download audio and e-books, stream movies, learn a language, read The New York Times, and more!
 
Mahalo to our Summer Reading Challenge sponsors: Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Alaska Airlines, McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii, Pizza Hut Hawaii, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, Ward Village, University of Hawaii’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program, National Endowment for the Arts, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii, and local Friends chapters.

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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.

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STAFF
Branch Manager -- Maile Davis
Reference Librarian -- Cora Kelly
Children's Librarian -- Melissa LePage
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

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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 with library material or call 733-8422, then press "0" -- have your library material with you when calling. 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

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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.

• Books by Mail
  
• Custom Research
  
• Interlibrary Loans
  
• Photocopying and Mailing Documents
  
• Test Proctoring

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Saturday Closed
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