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Friends of Kaimuki Public Library - OCTOBER 2015 Newsletter
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OCTOBER 2015 NEWSLETTER
PROGRAMS @ KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY
HAWAII DIGITAL NEWSPAPER PROJECT*
On Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m., Alice Kim will present on topics of interest from Hawaii newspapers in the Hawaii Digital Newspaper Project, a collection of Chronicling America, which provides free public access to digitized American newspapers published from 1836 to 1922. She will also demonstrate search strategies when using this newspaper database. Ms. Kim served as the graduate research assistant for the Hawaii Digital Newspaper Project and presently works as a digitization coordinator, instructor, and editor. Sponsored by Friends of 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 at the library. 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
HAWAIIAN INSTRUMENT DISPLAY
During October, the library will be hosting a special exhibit on the ukeke in the Adult Reading Room glass display case. The ukeke, a musical bow, is the only stringed instrument indigenous to Hawaii. Mahalo to the Hawai‛i State Library Art, Music and Recreation Section for allowing Kaimuki to host this exhibit!
SUNDAY STORY TIME*
Storytimes are being held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. (except for holidays: see HOLIDAY SCHEDULE). 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:
October 9: The lightning thief (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 1) (Rick Riordan) -- HSPLS has e-book, print, and audiobook (CD and downloadable).
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) BOOK AND MEDIA SALE
On Friday, October 16, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., FKPL will hold a used book and media sale in the library basement on the ground level fronting Harding Avenue: hardcover books, CDs, and DVDs: $1.00; paperback books: $0.50; reusable canvas tote bags: $5.00 Free admission. General public welcome. FKPL members enter starting at 4:30 p.m.
FRIENDS OF KAIMUKI PUBLIC LIBRARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Friends of Kaimuki Public Library will hold a meeting of the general membership on Monday, October 19, at 6:00 p.m., in the Young Adult Room. The meeting will be open to all interested individuals.
NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK
The week of October 18 is National Friends of Libraries Week. During that week, let's take the time to thank the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library (FKPL) board members and general members for their hard work in supporting the library and show our support by joining or volunteering.
Any time you use the stapler or tape, sit on an upholstered chair, or attend a library performance, remember the hard-working FKPL volunteers and officers (President Lori Yamada, Vice President Christina Tom, Secretary Jan Bullock, and Director Geraldine DeBenedetti).
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.
*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.
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.
Questions? Ready for an appointment?
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