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• Scroll down and click on the Gale (Tax Guide e-Books, from front page) Virtual Reference Library link. Ebay to Mary Kay, J.K. Lasser’s™ • Enter your valid library card number Small Business Taxes 2006, Tax Smarts and click proceed. for Small Business, and Tax Savvy for • Click on Gale Virtual Reference Hawaiÿi State Public Library System March 2006 Small Business. Finally, if the IRS Library. By Curt Fukumoto, Librarian, comes knocking at the door, refer to HSL-Art, Music & Recreation Section • On next screen, scroll down to biog- Stand Up to the IRS. raphy; click on view publications. Tax guides can answer questions Hawai’i State Library to Restore Gale Virtual Refer- • Scroll down and click on Notable and possibly save you money. For Sports Figures. Hawaiÿi state income tax filers, part of ence Library: Notable • At the next screen, check the box 6-Day Schedule your refund (just $2.00/taxpayer) can be next to within this publication. Tax Season n response to numerous public requests designated for the benefit of your public Sports Figures • Type in keywords or personal names for additional service hours, the staff of library system. in the search window. the Hawaiÿi State Library is scheduled to o you want to know how many gold To access the online tax forms, se- Reminders Now you are all set to find out about restore a 6-day schedule. Starting March 6, medals Duke Kahanamoku won in lect “Other Databases” from the HSPLS upport Public I an individual who has made a difference the main library will be adding Mondays to its Dthe Olympics? Are you wondering website: http://www.librarieshawaii. Libraries: Taxpay- in sports. schedule. what Tara Lipinski has been doing since org and then “LegalForms,” type in your ers can designate $2 of their re- Gale Virtual Reference Library: No- “Workers at the civic center and in downtown businesses will now be able to use the 1998 Olympics? Can’t remember valid library card number if you are not fund ($4 for a joint return) for the Babe Ruth’s lifetime batting average? table Sports Figures is provided through S the library on all weekdays, and schools will have another day available for visits to in an HSPLS library, select “Thomson Hawaiÿi State Public Library System Federal Library Services and Technology the Hawaiÿi State Library,” said Florence Yee, Hawaiÿi State Library Director. “The Hey sports fans, now you can go online Gale LegalForms,” and click on “In- by contributing to the Hawaiÿi State Act (LSTA) funding, which is admin- library will continue to provide full service on Saturdays.” to look up the answers to these questions come Tax” under “Most Popular.” To Public Library System Special Fund. istered by the Institute of Museum and In order to restore their 6-day schedule, the Hawaiÿi State Library staff worked and more in Notable Sports Figures by download books from Overdrive, go to Place a check mark in the check-off Library Services (IMLS). diligently to fill most of its vacancies over the past three years of reduced public ser- Thomson Gale. http://hawaii.lib.overdrive.com and type box on your State individual income Next Month: Legal Forms vice hours. This has been a major challenge for other libraries, as well, which sought This e-book features over 600 tax return form. Your tax donation “tax” in the search box. to expand their public service schedules to meet the needs of their communities. individuals from around the world who will benefit communities statewide via Thomson Gale LegalForms is pro- The new 6–days per week public service schedule for the Hawaiÿi State Library have made an impact on sports, society, the purchase of library materials for vided through Federal Library Services will be: Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. and culture. The resource provides place all ages. Mahalo nui loa for support- and Technology Act (LSTA) funding, to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday. and date of birth, names of parents or Recent Grants and which is administered by the Institute of ing the Hawaiÿi State Public Library guardians, childhood information, career Museum and Library Services (IMLS). System! chronologies and statistics, awards and Donations to HSPLS State Tax Forms: You can pick up accomplishments, contact information, Tax Guide e-Books Available Online • Friends of the Library of Hawaiÿi: State tax forms at your local pub- black-and-white photographs, links to By Colette Young, Section Head, HSL-Social Science & Philosophy 8 Continuing Education Grants, lic library, courtesy of a continuing websites, and references to periodicals, $13,300: 2006 Public Library Associa- partnership between the Hawaiÿi State ax season is here! Does that strike dread in your heart? Well, the Hawaiÿi State magazines, and books related to most tion Conference, Boston, Mass., Mar. Public Library System and State Dept. Public Library System (HSPLS) may make it easier for you. No, the staff will sports figures selected. Includes profiles 20-25 –Victoria Dworkin, Hawaiÿi of Taxation. Library staff will supply not do your income tax forms although some libraries have American Associa- of sports personalities who achieved State Library-Edna Allyn Room; Jes- forms, but are not trained to assist with tion of Retired Persons (AARP) volunteers who will assist individuals in com- success in sports such as baseball, golf, Holo I Mua T sica Gleason, Wailuku Public Library; tax questions. pleting their tax returns. Call your local library to see if this service is available. tennis, hockey, football, basketball, track (move forward, advance) Gloriamarie (Toni) Hoffman, Kai- State Tax Questions: Call Dept. of Lost your tax form? Find it online. Thomson Gale LegalForms, an HSPLS on- and field, swimming, surfing, boxing, is published monthly by the lua-Kona Public Library; Jan Kamiya, Taxation: on Oÿahu, 587-4242; from line database, links the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and each state’s tax website gymnastics, figure skating, and more. Hawai‘i State Public Library System Mänoa Public Library; Susan Nakata, Library Development Services Neighbor Islands, 1-800-222-3229 to provide federal income tax forms as well as tax forms for all 50 states (Note: nine This online reference contains a Library Development Services Section; 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 (toll-free); for hearing impaired: on states do not tax personal income.). table of contents, a listing of illustrations, Diane Todd, Mililani Public Library; Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96818 Oÿahu, 587-1418; from Neighbor Is- Need assistance in filling out your tax form? Libraries have tax guide books to indexes, an appendix of sports abbrevia- “Sharing the Fire: 25th Annual Storytell- Telephone 831-6877 lands, 1-800-887-8974 (toll-free). For answer questions on how to complete your tax return both in the library and online. tions, and a listing of entries featured. Website: www.librarieshawaii.org ing Conference,” Nashua, N.H., Mar. 31 more information, visit: www.state. With the recent addition of e-books (electronic books) through Overdrive, there is There is also a four-volume print – Apr. 2 - Victoria Dworkin, Hawaiÿi Jo Ann Schindler, State Librarian hi.us/tax. a number of instruction manuals online showing how to negotiate the tax laws. You version of Notable Sports Figures avail- State Library-Edna Allyn Room. Paul H. Mark, Editor Federal Tax Forms: See last month’s could save money by checking out J.K. Lasser’s™ 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks able at the Hawaiÿi State Library, and is • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: issue of Holo I Mua (2/06) for a listing 2006, Taxes for Dummies 2006, or J.K. Lasser’s ™ Homeowner’s Tax Breaks 2006. intended for library use only. The content Board of Education: 3 Workshop Grants, $ 4,700: “Promot- For info. visit: www.boe.k12.hi.us of 33 public libraries serving as distri- If you have a business, there are books such as Deduct It!, J.K. Lasser’s™ From of the print resource is identical to the ing Public Libraries: Using Data to Effec- Randall M.L. Yee, chairperson bution outlets or visit http://www.li- online version. It is arranged alphabeti- (See Tax Guide e-Books, back page) tively Build Support and Funding,” Karen Knudsen, 1st vice chairperson brarieshawaii.org/about/holoimua.htm. cally by entry, and includes geographic, Boston, Mass., Mar. 21 – Brian Bays, Herbert Watanabe, 2nd vice chairperson Click on “February 2006” and see Mark Your Calendars subject, and occupation indexes. Darwin Ching Denise Matsumoto Pähala Public & School Library/Näÿälehu “Need State and Federal Tax Forms?” To access Notable Sports Figures Maggie Cox Shirley A. Robinson Mar. 27 – Prince Kühiö Day Holiday; all libraries closed. Call your local library for Public Library (+ hotel accommoda- on page 1. For Federal tax informa- from your home computer: Mary J. Cochran Garrett Toguchi holiday hours or visit www.librarieshawaii.org. tions from Friends of the Library of Breene Harimoto Paul Vierling tion or to print/download forms visit: Go to www.librarieshawaii.org. Apr. 14 – Good Friday Holiday, all libraries closed. Call your local library for holiday • Hawaiÿi); Claire Ikehara, Office of the Cec Heftel Darren Ibara, www.irs.ustreas.gov/formspubs/index. • Click on Other Databases from the hours or visit www.librarieshawaii.org. State Librarian; Dawn Shibano, Kahului Lei Ahu Isa student representative html. , all libraries closed. navigation column on the left. Apr. 16 – Easter Sunday Public Library. 2 • Holo I Mua • March 2006 Holo I Mua • March 2006 • 3
show American Idol. This self titled, growth of the Korean television drama Award book is a humorous account tell the ancient Hawaiian legend of the debut album introduces an edgier, rhythm and film industry. It is hoped that this given through the voice of a girl who Kuakapa. This entertaining presentation and blues-based sound. latest donation will assist non-Korean is dropped off at her grandparents for a encourages children to exercise different speaking local residents to learn more zany fun-filled day. It begins and ends pre-literacy skills – visual, oral and audi- By Sally Walstrum, Librarian, Stevie Wonder about and enjoy Korean culture. with greetings given through the kitchen tory. HSL-Art, Music, Recreation Section TIME TO LOVE Formerly known as Moon’s Book window in the most memorable ways. Recommended for children ages Stevie Wonder’s Club, the Korean Library Foundation 2-5 and their families, this 45-minute Fiona Apple By Janet Yap, Children’s Services Coordinator, highly anticipated first was established in 2005 as a not-for- Jean Van Leeuwen program is sponsored by the Friends of EXTRAORDINARY Kapolei Public Library album of new material profit organization. The purpose of the AMANDA PIG AND the Library of Hawaiÿi and the Hawaiÿi MACHINE in a decade. Fellow Korean Library Foundation is to assist THE REALLY HOT Sue Cowing Pizza Hut Literacy Fund of the Hawaiÿi Fiona Apple’s long- Motown artist India Arie co-wrote and the Hawaiÿi State Public Library System DAY MY DOG HAS Community Foundation. awaited third album is joins Wonder on the title song. by raising funds to purchase Korean (K – Grade 2) FLIES: POETRY For more information, visit the her most fully realized language books and other materials. Amanda Pig seems FOR HAWAIÿI’S HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii.org work yet, a satisfyingly Pearl City Public Library was to be so hot that no KIDS (Grade 3 – up) or contact your local library. layered set of songs dissecting relation- awarded a $3,000 grant from the newly- matter what she does, Local author and retired ships in surprising ways, with musical opened Pearl City Wal-Mart store, her father surprises her school teacher Cow- accompaniment to match. HSPLS Receives located across from the Pearl Highlands with a way to cool off. The family and ing takes the reader on Shopping Center. friends of Amanda Pig beat the heat by an adventurous romp though the park, Renée Fleming Over $6,300 in Wal- going outside and sitting under a tree, “shark-ingested” waters, mynah birds, Librarian Claire SACRED SONGS Mart pre- selling lemonade, and catching the eve- box jelly fish, Bon dances, honu’s secrets Ikehara has been From “Amazing Donations sented a total ning breeze. appointed Special and empty lots – just a few of the memo- Grace” to “Ave Ma- of $35,000 Assistant to the By Paul H. Mark ries that will tickle your funny bone! ria,” Renée Fleming’s in donations David Shannon State Librarian, latest collection of wo Hawaiÿi public libraries recently to this West OH, DAVID! effective Mar. 1, Mara Bergman excerpts from masses, requiems, orato- received generous monetary dona- Oÿahu li- (Toddler – Preschool) 2006. An HSPLS SNIP SNAP! WHAT’S veteran of nearly rios and cantatas finds the opera star at tions from business organizations. brary and 15 Diaper David is the THAT? (Preschool 15 years, Ikehara her most reverent and revealing. McCully-Möÿiliÿili Public Library other state Boyd Schneider (left), younger version of the T – up) has served as a Children’s Librarian, was the recipient of a $3,302.25 check and local Pearl City Wal–Mart store “No, David” series. A Three siblings are ap- Young Adult Librarian, Branch Man- Wolfgang Amadeus donation from the Korean Library Foun- government manager presented Flo- parent who reads this will chuckle as riana Cofman, Pearl City proached by a creature ager of Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Mozart dation on Feb. 3. agencies, the memories flood back about a typical Library; Deputy Director, Public Public Library Manager, that comes in to the house. This reptile VIOLIN SONATAS, The Hawaiÿi State Public Library schools and toddler’s daily events. Libraries Branch; Administrative As- with a ceremonial check creeps, slips, swooshes, switches, creaks, K. 301, 304, 376 & System plans to use this gift donation to community for $3,000 at the store’s VIP sistant, Office of the State Librarian; flicks, kicks, thumps and gets closer ev- 526 purchase popular Korean television dra- organizations Open House. and Acting Special Assistant to the ery moment. Are they scared? Maybe and The celebrated young mas, movie DVDs, and music CDs which at the store’s State Librarian. She succeeds John maybe not, come in to see for yourself! Penebacker, who retired in Decem- violinist Hilary Hahn makes her first will be added to the Korean language VIP Open House on Jan. 28, which was ber 2005. recording of Mozart, and it’s also her first collection of more than 17,000 books and attended by about 300 invited dignitaries, Bill Slavin New HTY Play with regular recital partner Natalie Zhu. other materials housed at the McCully- guests, sales associates and their families. TRANSFORMED: Includes Sonata in G Major K. 301, So- Möÿiliÿili Public Library. A program featured a live Hawaiian HOW EVERYDAY Coming this Spring nata in A Major K. 526, Sonata in E Minor The so-called “Korean Wave” music performance by a Wal-Mart ohana THINGS ARE MADE K. 304 and Sonata in F Major K. 376. has been an overwhelming success in trio, an introduction of dignitaries, the (Grades 4 – 7) to Libraries Hawaiÿi, thanks to the phenomenal store’s management team, special guests, LIBRARY TOONS! There are 160 pages By Paul H. Mark Anoushka Shankar and a tour of the store. By Wayne Kaneshiro, LBPH crammed with illustra- RISE Pearl City Public Library was among ales of Old tions and explanations Album from the five area government and community Hawaiÿi, a new of 69 things that we eat, drink, play with, daughter of sitar organizations that were awarded $3,000 Honolulu The- wear or use everyday. For example, did legend Ravi Shankar. grants from Wal-Mart. The other com- atre for Youth you know that CD’s start out as sand? T The nine-song album munity organizations received grants of stage production Children and their parents will both enjoy features her sitar $1,000 and $2,000. created especially this non-technical book of discovery. along with a variety of traditional Indian Pearl City Library Manager Floriana for young children, and modern Western instruments. Cofman, who attended the ceremony on is coming to public Juster Norton behalf of her staff thanked Wal-Mart and libraries for perfor- Christopher Raschka, Jasmine Trias State Librarian Jo Ann Schindler (2nd from said, “We plan to buy additional popular mances beginning this spring. Admission Illustrator JASMINE TRIAS left) receives a check for $3,302.25 from and in-demand titles for adults, children, is free. THE HELLO, GOOD- Hawaii’s own Jasmine Sook Ki Moon, Founder, Korean Library and young adults, including books, CDs, Adapted from the stories of Roy BYE WINDOW Trias was the third Foundation/Moon’s Book Club, while Diane and DVDs. For the Adult collection, we Alameida, Tales of Old Hawaiÿi is an Eddy, McCully-Möÿiliÿili Public Library Man- (Preschool – Grade 1) Hi, I’m the reference desk. place finalist in season plan to concentrate on purchasing new interactive play featuring Cynthia See, ager, and Yun-oh Chung, Vice President, This 2006 Caldecott How may I help you? three of the hit TV Korean Library Foundation, look on. computer and medical/health books.” and uses storytelling and activities to