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Spot the Ant, Stop the Ant -- at Selected Oahu Public Libraries
The Little Fire Ant (LFA), one of the world's 100 worst invasive species, infests yards, houses, farms and forests, and their powerful sting harms people and wildlife. Little Fire Ants sting the eyes of pets, leading to blindness, and they can damage crops, food production, and the economy everywhere they have spread.
In December 2013, Little Fire Ants were discovered in hāpu‘u logs at nurseries and garden shops on O‘ahu and Maui, and in landscaping on Lāna‘i. Much of the infested hāpu‘u sold to the public remains unaccounted for. Infestations have already been confirmed in Mililani and Waimanalo.
Governor David Ige will proclaim September 2015 as "Spot the Ant, Stop the Ant Month" this Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. Oahu public libraries located in communities vulnerable to LFA infestations will partner with the Oahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) to provide two free educational programs and test kits for the community.
In the first program "Little Fire Ants in Hawaii," Oahu Invasive Species staff will present a 30-minute documentary produced by the Maui Invasive Species Committee that features videography from award-winning film makers Masako Cordray and Chris Reickert. The film examines the biology, impacts, and potential solutions to the spread of little fire ants through interviews with scientists, farmers, and community on the Big Island reeling from the impacts of this minuscule, but devastating ant.
Following the film, OISC staff will conduct a brief presentation and question-and-answer session. Free test kits will be distributed to participants.
Attend a "Little Fire Ants in Hawaii" program at the following seven Oahu libraries:
• Sept. 8 (Tuesday), 6:30 p.m. at Kahuku Public & School Library (ph. 293-8935)
• Sept. 9 (Wednesday), 6:30 p.m. at Waimanalo Public & School Library (ph. 259-2610)
• Sept. 16 (Wednesday), 6 p.m. at Kaneohe Public Library (ph. 233-5676)
• Sept. 16 (Wednesday), 6 p.m. at Manoa Public Library (ph. 988-0459)
• Sept. 17 (Thursday), 6 p.m. at Wahiawa Public Library (ph. 622-6345)
• Sept. 24 (Thursday), 6:30 p.m. at Kailua Public Library (ph. 266-9911)
• Oct. 3 (Saturday), 11 a.m. at Waialua Public Library (ph. 637-8286)
Contact the hosting library two weeks in advance if a sign-language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed. This program is suitable for ages 12 and older.
In the second program, testing for Little Fire Ants is critical. During the month of September, nine selected Oahu public libraries will assist the Oahu Invasive Species Committee by distributing free test kits AND serving as site drop-off locations for the returned kits. Testing is easy and instructions are included with each kit. See a video tutorial at vimeo.com/97558997. This program is suitable for ages 12 and older.
Interested participants can pick up and drop off test kits during September at these nine Oahu public libraries:
• Hawaii State Library--Edna Allyn Room for Children
• Hawaii Kai Public Library
• Kahuku Public & School Library
• Kailua Public Library
• Kaneohe Public Library
• Manoa Public Library
• Mililani Public Library
• Wahiawa Public Library
• Waimanalo Public & School Library
For more information about these programs, please call the hosting libraries.
About Kaimuki Public Library
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Branch Manager -- Maile Davis
Children's Librarian -- Melissa LePage
Reference Librarian -- Christin Lozano
Reference Librarian -- Peter Kanehiro
Young Adult Librarian -- Roberta Schmitz
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first one free, replacement $5.00
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3 weeks for books and CDs
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25 cents per day for all ages for books, CDs, DVDs/videos
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$1.00 per week for DVDs and videos
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- Search Catalog
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Most Sundays at 10:30 am, call 733-8422. Enjoy stories and a simple craft.
Internet Computers -- one hour sessions with valid library card
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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
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Ongoing Book Sale
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