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Friends of Kaimuki Public Library - MAY 2015 Newsletter
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MAY 2015 NEWSLETTER
PROGRAMS @ KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Summer Reading Program (SRP) at Kaimuki Public Library starts Sunday, May 31, with registration week!
Register and report at least one title (book, audiobook, or e-book) at your reading level for the week and receive an incentive at the SRP desk for your age division. You may register a pre-reader and read to him or her to claim age-appropriate prizes for the child. There will also be special events--stay tuned for information!
Divisions and Themes:
Adult: Escape the Ordinary Age 18 and up
Young Adult: Unmask! Grade 7 through 12
Children: Every Hero Has a Story Pre-K through Grade 6 Pre-readers may have someone read to them to claim an age-appropriate incentive.
Schedule:
Pre-registration: Sunday, May 31 through Friday, June 5
Incentive awards and ongoing registration: Sunday, June 7 through Friday, July 17
Closed for holidays: Thursday, June 11; Friday, July 3; Sunday, July 5
This free 7-week program is sponsored by the Hawai‘i State Public Library System with additional support from Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi, Friends of Kaimuki Public Library, corporate sponsors, and community partners (see the official SRP literature available soon at the library and www.librarieshawaii.org for a complete listing).
LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING OUR KUPUNA*
On Tuesday, May 5, at 6:00 p.m., Neva Keres, an attorney who assists the University of Hawaii Elder Law Program, will present a 45-minute overview on advance health care directives, estate planning, and powers of attorney.
Age 18 and up.
Sponsored by the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, University of Hawaii's Elder Law Program, State Justice Institute, and the Hawaii State Public Library System.
SUPERPOWER STORYTIME*
On Sunday, May 31, at 10:30 a.m., the library will host SuperPower Storytime featuring Susie Roth, the Fairy Grandmother, with magic, puppets, songs, and dances.
Age 7 and under accompanied by an adult.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
The library is recruiting volunteers to work a flexible schedule at the Children's and Young Adult (YA) Summer Reading Program (SRP) desks from May 31 through July 17 during library open hours.
Volunteers should preferably be: 1) Children's SRP: students age 14 and up, or 2) YA SRP: entering the seventh grade in Fall 2015, graduating from high school in the 2015 school year, or continuing students in intervening grades.
Duties include registering SRP participants, explaining the SRP, awarding incentives, and updating number of titles participants report. Volunteers must be able to enter simple numeric data into an Excel spreadsheet.
Volunteer hours can count toward student community-service time and outstanding performance can earn volunteers college-application recommendations.
Pick up a volunteer application at the library, or call and ask for Mysti (Children) or Roberta (YA) for more information.
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:
May 8: Wait til next year: a memoir (Doris Kearns Goodwin) -- HSPLS has print format only.
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 for holidays: see HOLIDAY SCHEDULE). On May 31, there will be a special story time, SuperPower Storytime (see article above). Children through age 7 accompanied by an adult are welcome.
BOOK/MEDIA SALE
On Friday, June 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friends of Kaimuki Public Library (FKPL) will hold a book/media sale as part of Kaimuki Public Library's fiftieth anniversary celebration in the covered staff parking area. Early admittance at 4:30 p.m. and discounted price of $2.00 on FKPL canvas tote bags for current FKPL members.
Pricing: 1) hardcover books, CDs and DVDs: $1.00, 2) paperback books: $0.50, and 3) FKPL reusable canvas tote bags: $5.00.
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.
COMING UP: 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Kaimuki Public Library will be 50 years old on June 17! Come help us celebrate this summer. Stay tuned for dates and other details!
*SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Please call the library 2 weeks prior to any library program to request a sign-language interpreter or other special accommodation if needed.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The library will be closed on Sunday, May 24 (closed), and Monday, May 25 (Memorial 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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