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Friends of Kaimuki Public Library - FEBRUARY 2015 Newsletter
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FEBRUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER
PROGRAMS @ KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY
AUTHOR APPEARANCE: BEING LOCAL IN HAWAII
On Tuesday, February 24, at 6:30 p.m., Julia Keiko Matsui Higa Estrella, author of Being Local in Hawaii: Talking Story with Julia of Wahiawa: Inspirational Stories from the Heart, will present on her book and hold a "talk story" open forum in the Adult Reading Area. This autobiographical book colorfully relates Ms. Estrella's career as an activist and her views on a range of aspects of her life. Please call the library 2 weeks prior to the program to request a sign-language interpreter or other special accommodation if needed.
FENG SHUI FOR HAWAII
Author Clear Englebert will discuss the most common feng shui problems in and around Hawaii homes in 2015, with an emphasis on Oahu on Monday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. in the Adult Reading Area.
With the assistance of Friends of Kaimuki Public Library, copies of Feng Shui for Hawaii and Feng Shui for Hawaii Gardens, both authored by Englebert, will be available for purchase by cash or check for $20.00 and $23.00, respectively.
Please call the library 2 weeks prior to the program to request a sign-language interpreter or other special accommodation if needed.
SUNDAY STORY TIME
Storytimes are being held on Sundays through July 12, at 10:30 a.m. (except for holidays, including February 15). 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.
NEW PUBLIC CHAIRS
Try out the library's 45 new upholstered chairs in the Adult Section. Friends of Kaimuki Public Library funded the purchase.
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
*EXCEPTIONS: December 31 (Wednesday): 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. January 1 (Thursday) and January 19 (Monday): CLOSED
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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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