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Friends of Kaimuki Public Library - September 2013 Newsletter
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September 2013 |
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NEW IN THE LIBRARY |
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FRIENDSHIP GARDEN Do you recognize these cute critters? They enjoy the library's Friendship Garden, located by the drive-through book drop. The garden's recent beautification is from the loving attention of the Kimura family as an ʻIolani School community service project. Take a look and be a friend! |
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PROGRAMS |
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FREE LIBRARY PROGRAM, LILIʻUOKALANI'S HE LEI, HE ALOHA "This Is A Lei Of Love" celebrates the enduring legacies of Queen Liliʻuokalani--her music, love of homeland and complete dedication to the people. Meleanna Aluli Meyer, artist, educator, filmmaker and descendant of Emma Nawahi, confidante of the queen, will narrate. This free, 45-minute participatory program includes community readings* from the Queen's autobiography Hawaiʻi's Story by Hawaiʻi's Queen, a 7-minute vignette inspired by the Queen, and a sing-along of some of the Queen's music. Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the adult reading room. *Be a volunteer reader for this program! Ask at the reference desk for more information. |
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REMINDERS |
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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH What's the best way to prepare children for the new school year? Make sure they have a library card! A library card gives access to e-books, online homework help and other tools they need to succeed. September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Visit your library today, or go to www.librarieshawaii.org to check out the resources. |
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SUNDAY STORYTIMES @ KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY Our Sunday Storytime is here! Children age 7 and under are invited to listen to fun stories and make quick and easy craft projects. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. If you need a sign language interpreter, please call the library at least 2 weeks prior to the program. |
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NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS of KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY MEDIA POP-UP SALE RESULTS Over $500--that's what the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library made at their Third Fridays Kaimuki media only pop-up sale in August! Mahalo to all who worked at and attended this fun event. Watch here for the next pop-up sale date and selection. ******JOIN US FOR THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING****** The public is invited to the general membership meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Young Adult area (the green room). Come join the fun and learn how to volunteer to support the library. |
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NEW! FEATURED COLLECTION |
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It's the College Prep Collection in the Green Room. Check out the bookcase under the College Prep sign for all books and information related to preparing for college: ACT, AP, college search, essay writing, SAT, scholarships, federal student aid information, the Testing and Education Reference Center and more! |
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KAIMUKI LIBRARY HOURS |
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Normal Hours of Operation Sunday 10 am -- 5 pm Mon & Tue 10 am -- 8 pm Wed & Thu 10 am -- 6 pm Friday 1 pm -- 5 pm Saturday closed |
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About Kaimuki Public Library
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 pmMon - 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 (beginning 12/7/2012)
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 DavisReference Librarian -- Jeffery Eldredge
Reference Librarian -- Cora Kelly
Children's Librarian -- Melissa LePage
Young Adult Librarian -- Baron Baroza
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 StorytimesMost Sundays at 10:30 am, call 733-842. 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:
On 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
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.
- Books by Mail
- Custom Research
- Interlibrary Loans
- Passports
- Photocopying and Mailing Documents
- Test Proctoring
Questions? Ready for an appointment?
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