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Friends of Kaimuki Public Library - NOVEMBER 2015 Newsletter
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NOVEMBER 2015 NEWSLETTER
PROGRAMS @ KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY
PUPPET SHOW AND WORKSHOP*
On Sunday, November 8, at 10:30 a.m., Bonnie Kim will put on a 40-minute performance of two Korean animal folktales using shadow puppets and marionettes in the Young Adult room. A 30-minute shadow puppet-making workshop will follow. Materials will be provided. Workshop registration for the first 20 in person or by phone starting October 18. Ages 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by adult. Sponsored by Friends of the Library of Hawai‛i.
Ms. Kim holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and teaches drama, puppetry, masks, creative dance, and recycle art for various arts organizations in Hawaii. She is a teaching artist on Artistic Teaching Partner roster with Arts Education Program of the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts as well as an artist for the Statewide Cultural Extension Program with the University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College.
TALES OF THE IRISH WITH NIALL DE BÚRCA*
On Sunday, November 15, at 1:00 p.m., internationally renowned storyteller Niall de Búrca will present a variety of tales from Ireland using his unique storytelling style for 45 minutes in the Young Adult room. All ages welcome. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, HEI Charitable Foundation, Meadow Gold Dairies, HMS Host, Hansen Distribution Group, Roberts Hawaii, Toshiba Business Solutions, and Aloha United Way. This cultural program is a production of 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.
GIFT WRAPPING WORKSHOP*
On Tuesday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m., Eco-crafter Evelyn Nakamura will teach attendees how to make 20 ties using Japanese furoshiki wrapping cloths. Register by phone or at the reference desk. Attendance limited to 20. No charge. Materials will be provided, including a souvenir furoshiki. Recommended for adults. Sponsored by Friends of Kaimuki Public Library.
DISPLAY ON CREATING A PICTURE BOOK
In celebration of Picture Book Month, the library will be hosting a special display on the process of creating a picture book. Check out this display in the Adult Reading Room's glass case during the month of November. Mahalo to Dave DeLuca of local publisher Bess Press and artist Mariko Merritt for creating the display for our community to enjoy!
SUNDAY STORY TIME*
Storytimes are being held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Children through age 7 accompanied by an adult are welcome.
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 the second Friday morning of each month before the library opens from 9:30 to 11:00 am. 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:
November 13: Good omens (Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett) - HSPLS has e-book, print, and CD audiobook.
December 11: Orphan train (Christina Baker Kline) - HSPLS has e-book, print, and CD audiobook.
January 8: A spool of blue thread (Anne Tyler) - HSPLS has e-book, print, and audiobook (CD and downloadable).
FRIENDS OF KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY (FKPL) ONGOING BOOK SALE
Check out the FKPL ongoing book sale in the library along the wall that parallels Koko Head Avenue, against the window near the adult new books. Paperbacks: $0.50 Hardcover: $1.00 Or priced as marked. Place your cash payment in the black cash box attached to the end of the book case. Proceeds go toward funding library programs, books, furniture, public office supplies (tape, glue, staples), and much more. Thank you for your support!
COMPUTER TUTORIALS
Sign up at the reference desk for Friday-morning (10:00 or 11:00 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.
*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 Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans' Day) and Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving).
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
Closed every Saturday.
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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.
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