Hawaii State Library Offers July Centennial Anniversary Events

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Hawaii State Library Offers July Centennial Anniversary Events

The Hawaii State Library (HSL) will continue celebrating its Centennial Anniversary through December 2013 The Library, located at 478 South King Street, opened on February 1, 1913

An historical exhibit about the Library will be featured in the First Floor Reading Room throughout the celebration In addition to its regular Saturday morning Children's Storytimes in the Edna Allyn Room (EAR) 478 S. King St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813(View Map), the Library will offer free special programs and new exhibits each month during its Centennial year All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver

Upcoming highlights for July include:

Lobby exhibit for July: "Hawaii on Screen: as Depicted in Television and Movies"

July 6, 11 a.m., HSL Courtyard - "'Dig into Reading' Summer Reading Program Finale." Keiki ages 4 and older are invited to celebrate the conclusion of the 2013 Children's Summer Reading Program by participating in multiple crafts and other activities featuring dinosaurs, pyramids, pirates, and more From July 1-6, (final week of the program) the Library will present a free book to each participating keiki who has read at least one book during the previous week

July 13, 11:45 a.m., First Floor Reading Room - "Honolulu Town: A Wholesome Town with a Raucous Night Life." Co-authors Laura Ruby and Ross Stephenson will conduct an encore presentation of their book "Honolulu Town" (2012) focusing on the uplifting influence of the Library of Hawaii on "rough-and-tumble" early Honolulu Ruby is editor of "Moiliili-The Life of a Community," the 2008 recipient of the Hawaii Individual Artist Fellowship (the highest honor in the visual arts) Stephenson is the historian for the State Historic Preservation Division of the Deptof Land & Natural ResourcesThe Hawaii Council for the Humanities is sponsoring this program for ages 12 and older

July 20, 11:30 a.m., Middle Reader Room - "Meet Author and Illustrator Roy Chang." Children ages 9 and older are invited to hear Midweek cartoonist and fine arts teacher Roy Chang discuss how he created manga-style illustrations for his new chapter book "Cacy & Kiara and the Curse of the Ki`i."

July 23, 2 p.m., First Floor Reading Room - "Stories Galore: Four Japanese Tellers." Professional storytellers Masako Sueyoshi and Tomoko Sugano from Japan, Linda Yemoto (San Francisco) and Anne Shimojima (Chicago) will share stories in a variety of styles such as Japanese folktales, spooky stories, kamishibai (telling with picture panels), and nature stories Kaimuki Public Library will also host a performance by the "Four Japanese Tellers" at 4 p.m Both programs are suitable for all ages

July 27, 10:30 a.m., Edna Allyn Room for Children - "Anne Glover Tells String Stories!" Canadian storyteller Anne Glover will present wacky string stories combining elements of sign language, mind-bending string figures, uncanny sound effects, and charming charactersGlover will also perform at Kaimuki Public Library on July 31 at 4 p.m These programs are suitable for all ages

Contact the Hawaii State Library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed for these programs For more information about the exhibits and programs, please call the Library at 586-3500

About Waikiki - Kapahulu Public Library

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
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thursday: 12:00PM to 7:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sunday: 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 -- Stephanie Strickland
Reference Librarian --
Reference Librarian --
Children's Librarian --
Young Adult Librarian --

MAIN POLICIES

Library Cards
first one free, replacement $5.00
Loan Period
3 weeks for books and CDs
1 week for DVDs/ videos
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
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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!

Internet Computers -- one hour sessions with valid library card
13 internet computers for the public, one w/ ADA accommodations... printing available, donations requested

Loan Renewals:
On person with library material or call 733-8488, then press "0" -- have your library material with you when calling.

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.

Books by Mail
Custom Research
Interlibrary Loans
Passports
Photocopying and Mailing Documents
Test Proctoring

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