Public Libraries to Host Holiday Season 2006 Programs

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Public Libraries to Host Holiday Season 2006 Programs
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Date: 12/1/2006 - 12/31/2006
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It's the Holiday Season . . . come celebrate with us @ your local
library! Public libraries statewide will showcase book displays
featuring titles that will help everyone prepare for the holidays,
including books on cooking, gift wrapping, decorating, homemade craft
ideas, tree trimming, and the origins of Christmas, Hanukkah, and
Kwanzaa.

In addition, many libraries have scheduled special holiday storytimes
and a variety of family programs. Here is a sampling of the programs;
admission is free:

. Puppet Times with Christy Lipps: Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. at
McCully-Moiliili Public Library; and on Dec. 6, 2 p.m. at Waianae Public
Library. This puppeteer will bring to life all-time favorite children's
Christmas stories using beautifully-crafted puppets, finger plays and
songs; sponsored by Friends of McCully-Moiliili Public Library and
Friends of Waianae Library, respectively. Call 973-1099
(McCully-Moiliili) or 697-7868 (Waianae).

. Holiday Storytimes and Crafts, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 10:30 a.m., Hawaii
State Library-Edna Allyn Children's Room (for children of all ages with
parents/caregivers). Call 586-3510.

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. Preschool Storytime with Santa, Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m., Kaneohe
Public Library's Children's Section (for ages 2 - 6 and families).
Listen to Santa and the Children's Librarian read aloud preschool
stories. Bring a camera to take photos of Santa after the program.
Call 233-5676.

. Under the Stars: Star Light, Star Bright, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.,
Kapolei Public Library Children's Room (for all ages). "Travel" to
distant lands in stories, songs and poems. Bring a camera to take
photos with Santa near his sleigh. Call 693-7050.

. Holiday Cards with Jocelyn Lopez: Dec. 6, 1 p.m. and Dec. 12,
6:30 p.m., Kahuku Public & School Library Conference Room (ages 5 - up).
Learn how to use stamps to create beautiful holiday cards; sponsored by
the Friends of the Library at Kahuku. Call 293-8935.

. Magician Bradley Choy Magic & Comedy Show, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.,
Waipahu Public Library's C.O. Andy Anderson Room (ages 3 - up). Show
features live rabbits; children must be accompanied by an adult at all
times. Program sponsored by the Friends of Waipahu Public Library.
Call 675-0358.

. Winter Wonderland with Oogles N Googles: Dec. 6, 6 p.m.,
Kaneohe Public Library and on Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. at Mililani Public
Library Children's Area (for ages 2 - up with a parent). Children will
have fun singing and dancing while learning about the winter season.
Program at Mililani sponsored by the Friends of Mililani Public Library.
Call 233-5676 (Kaneohe) or 627-7470 (Mililani).

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. Traditional Christmas Music, Dec. 8, 3:30 p.m., Molokai Public
Library (for all ages). The trio of Isle Borden (baritone sax), David
Layne (trumpet), and Kanoe Lidstone (Celtic harp) will perform. Call
(808) 553-1765.

. 10th Annual Holualoa Music and Light Festival, Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m.
- 8 p.m., Holualoa Public Library and Holualoa Village (for all ages).
The library will host an entertainment stage and at 6 p.m., the lighting
of the town Christmas Tree. Call (808) 322-1914.

. Holiday "Do Re Mi" Music with Art Suankum, Dec. 11, 3 p.m.,
Pearl City Public Library Adult Reading Area (ages 5 - up). Children
will learn how to sing and play musical instruments to Christmas songs.
Program sponsored by a patron's donation to Pearl City Public Library.
Call 453-6566.

. Keiki Holiday Crafts, Dec. 9, 10 a.m., Kailua-Kona Public
Library. Children ages five and up are invited to join library staff in
making fabric wreaths, holiday party trail mix, and bead and bell
ornaments. Call (808) 327-4327.

. Christmas Crafts & Stories, Dec. 13, 3 p.m., Hana Public &
School Library Meeting Room (for all ages). Listen to Christmas stories
read aloud and make a Christmas craft to take home. Call (808)
248-4848.

. Christmas Fun with Santa and Friends, Dec. 16, 10 a.m., Waialua
Public Library (for all ages). A special Christmas storytime, make
ornament crafts, receive a present, and bring a camera for a photo op
with Santa and his elf. Call 637-8286.

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. Holiday Season Concert by the Lutheran Church of Honolulu Choir,
Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m., Hawaii State Library Main Lobby (for all ages).
Led by Director Carl Crosier, this choir will perform sacred choral
music. Co - sponsored by the library's Hawaii & Pacific and Art, Music
& Recreation Sections. Call 586-3520.

. A Very Merry Christmas Party, Dec. 18, 5:15 p.m., Hawaii Kai
Public Library Meeting Room (ages 3 - up). Featuring Holiday season
stories read aloud, "magical twists" by Balloon Monsoon, door prizes,
light refreshments, and for the first 50 people: free goodie bags and a
holiday craft. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hawaii Kai Library; call
397-5833.

Call the hosting library as soon as possible if a sign language
interpreter or other special accommodation is needed for any of these
programs. Programs are subject to change.

For a complete listing of Holiday Season 2006 programs, visit the HSPLS
website: www.librarieshawaii.org.

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