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Civil War.” Justin W. Vance, Instructor Civil War Exhibit at Kapolei Public Library of American and Civil War history at See Special Exhibit and Events Pacific University, will analyze through this lens of strategy and tactics, Hawaii State Public Library System February 2013 n commemoration of the the technology, great military leaders, 150th anniversaries of the and key campaigns and battles of the Civil War and Emancipation, Civil War. Signs on The Bus and Bus Pass a special traveling exhibit • Saturday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. – I “The Hawaii Sons of the Civil War.” and four related programs will Friends’ Fundraiser be presented at Kapolei Public Historians Nanette Napoleon and Anita Promote HSPLS Libraries Library February 2 through 9. Manning will discuss the contribution Will Benefit Public ook for two special “Civil War 150” presents of more than 100 Hawaii men and how Hawaii State Public the Civil War as the most their families at home helped support Libraries Library System (HSPLS) transformative period in care of the wounded and keep up promotions: “Go HI U.S. history. Through letters, morale. o coincide with the Centennial TECH @ Your Library” personal accounts, and images, this exhibit invites Americans to understand how The program schedule is subject to of the , Lbus signs inside more than soldiers, presidents, freedmen, and families grappled with the end of slavery, change; contact the library to confirm. the Friends of the Library of 500 city buses in ’s nature of democracy and citizenship, human toll of civil war, and the role of a The Library of America, Gilder T Hawaii (FLH) have partnered The Bus fleet (through February), and the Hawaii State Library and HSPLS are president in wartime. Lehrman Institute of American with Kraft and CVS-Longs Drugs featured on this month’s bus pass. The bus signs sport the red HSPLS library The exhibit will be available for viewing when the Library is open, and is History, National Endowment for the stores and will conduct the “Help card with a yellow hibiscus and publicize HSPLS’ free wireless internet access made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities Humanities, and the Hawaii Council Literacy in Hawaii Shine” fundraiser in all 50 libraries, Microsoft IT Academy providing free online digital literacy in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the for the Humanities are sponsoring from February 3 through March and technology training, e-Books, Library of America. this special Civil War 150 traveling 2. Please visit the Friends of the The Civil War-related programs will include: exhibition and programs. All ages are Library of Hawaii website (www. Digital Audiobooks and Music, ADA • Saturday, Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m.–“The North vs. The South.” Civil War Reenactors welcome to attend. friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org) and Accessible Workstations in every from the Hawaii Civil War Round Table will share information and provide Contact the Library as soon as click on the “Help Literacy in Hawaii library, Business and Student Online answers to questions such as Who was the typical Civil War soldier? possible if a sign language interpreter Shine” logo on the right column to see Databases, and refer bus riders to the • Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m.–“The Red Badge of Courage” by Stephen Crane. or other special accommodation is a list of participating Kraft products HSPLS website (www.librarieshawaii. Todd Sammons, Associate Professor of English at the University of Hawaii at , needed. The Library is located at 1020 purchased at any CVS-Longs Drugs org) for more information. The bus will lead a discussion about the book. Program is suitable for teens and adults. Manawai Street; call 693-7050 for store in Hawaii. Kraft and CVS-Longs signs are funded by Hawaii’s Access for All Grant • Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. – “This Cruel War: Strategic Concepts in the more information. Drugs will donate 10 cents up to a from the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. maximum of $10,000 to the Friends of the Library of Hawaii. Proceeds from See Library promotions, page 3 this fundraiser will provide funding for HSPLS-Department of Taxation Partnership programs, materials, and services in Hawaii State Library Celebrates 100 Years Libraries will Distribute Tax Forms HSPLS libraries. awaii State Library (HSL), the flagship of the Hawaii State Public Library See FLH Fundraiser, page 2 o you need tax forms? Public libraries statewide will serve as distribution Holo I Mua (move forward, advance) System, will celebrate its Centennial Anniversary from February 1 through is published monthly by the December 2013. The Library, located at 478 South King Street, will present outlets for Hawaii State tax forms, thanks to a continuing partnership between Hawaii State Public Library System the Hawaii State Public Library System and the State Department of Taxation. Library Development Services an historical exhibit about the Hawaii State Library in the First Floor Read- 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 Library staff will supply the forms, but are not trained to assist with tax ing Room throughout the celebration. In addition to its regular Saturday D Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. – Kahului Hmorning Chil- Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882 questions. For assistance, call the Department of Taxation’s Tax Information Line: th Website: www.librarieshawaii.org Public Library’s 50 Anniversary dren’s Storytimes 587-4242 on ; from Neighbor Islands, call toll-free at 1-800-222-3229. For Richard Burns, State Librarian Celebration. Featured performers the hearing impaired: call 587-1418 on Oahu; from Neighbor Islands, call toll-free Paul H. Mark, Editor include Jeff Peterson, storytellers in the Edna Allyn Board of Education: Room, the Library at 1-800-887-8974. Telephone lines will be open Monday-Friday from 7:45 a.m. to For info. visit: www.hawaiiboe.net Peter and Melinda Wing, and more; 4:15 p.m., except on State holidays. Visit www.state.hi.us/tax for more information. sponsored by the Friends of the will offer special Don Horner, chairperson Do you need state tax forms from other states? Visit the HSPLS website Library. Call the Library for information programs and Keith Amemiya at 873-3097. (www.librarieshawaii.org), click on the “Tax Forms” logo on the right column, and Nancy Budd new exhibits each Charlene Cuaresma Feb. 16-18 – Presidents Day Holiday: month during its select the appropriate state name. Brian DeLima All libraries will be closed; four libraries Need Federal tax forms? Many public libraries will serve as distribution Kim Gennaula that are normally closed on Fridays Centennial year. Wesley Lo Upcoming outlets for Federal tax forms. Contact your local library to find out if they will be Cheryl Kauhane Lupenui will be open on Feb. 15: Aiea, Hawaii distributing Federal tax forms or for an alternate library nearest you. Jim Williams Kai, Liliha, and Makawao. Visit www. highlights include: Danicia Honda, librarieshawaii.org or call your local In addition, you can obtain Federal tax forms and more information via this See HSL Centennial, student representative library for public service hours. Internal Revenue Service website link: http://www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs. page 2 HSL Staff in Courtyard, photo by E. Tory Laitila 2 • Holo I Mua • February 2013 Holo I Mua • February 2013 • 3

Kenneth Grahame HSL Centennial, from front page Friends of the Library of Hawaii, the Ed2Go courses are developed WIND IN THE View Legislative Omidyar Ohana Fund, through the by expert instructors, many currently WILLOWS Webcasts at Libraries Hawaii Community Foundation, and working at universities around the (Gr. 3-6) The story and the Alexander & Baldwin Foundation. country, and have continuous enrollment dates. Each individual course is offered experiences of friends esidents online for six weeks and features Rat, Mole, Toad and    of Hawaii 12 lessons with online discussions, Badger living near a   are invited By Hawaii State Library Children’s Librarians river in the English Library promotions, from front page homework, quizzes and a final exam. • Lobby exhibit for February–Andrew to see how countryside, has been R Hawaii residents can enroll and In honor of the Hawaii State Library’s Carnegie, the Man Who Loved Libraries the Legislature In conjunction with the Hawaii republished and re-illustrated several participate in courses from library centennial, we are reintroducing some Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m.-Centennial Kick- conducts its State Library’s Centennial Anniversary times since its first publication in 1908. • computers or remotely from their home beloved and influential classic books off Event featuring the Royal Hawaiian business at this month, Oahu Transit Services, A print edition illustrated by Paul computer or mobile device. To access that are 100 years old, or even older: Band the Hawaii State Capitol building via Inc., operator of The Bus, is featuring Bransom in 1913 is only available Ed2Go, visit the HSPLS Home Page Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m.–So You Want to streaming video at public libraries a photo of the flagship Library and through the Edna Allyn Room’s • (www.librarieshawaii.org) and click on Elena Porter Write a Children’s Book. Published statewide, thanks to a continuing also promotes the many free services Historical collection. the “E-Learning @ Your Library” logo POLLYANNA members of the Society of Children’s partnership between the Hawaii State provided by HSPLS libraries on the on the right column. Patrons will need (Gr. 3-6) The story of Book Writers and Illustrators will dis- Public Library System (HSPLS) and the February bus pass. Bus pass holders are a valid HSPLS library card to apply for a young girl whose cuss what it takes to write for children; Hawaii State Capitol. Residents will be encouraged to visit their local library in a passcode to use when registering for positive outlook First Floor Reading Room able to watch webcasting of legislative Catch “Musubi Man” person or at www.librarieshawaii.org a class, instead of making a payment. changes the lives of Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m.–The Status of hearings, meetings, and sessions. • for more information. Funding for Ed2Go is provided by those she meets had Carnegie Libraries Today presented by “We are delighted to continue at Four Libraries the federal Library Services and such an effect on Dr. Rebecca Knuth of the University of offering this unique service that will Technology Act, which is administered popular culture, her Hawaii at Manoa; First Floor Reading benefit both our patrons and other by the Institute of Museum and Library name is synonymous with tremendous Room constituents of our legislators,” said HSPLS Unveils Two Services. optimism. First published in 1913, the Hoomaikai Concert Series-The State Librarian Richard Burns. • OneClickdigital, a new audiobook book had several sequels. Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus, directed During the Legislative session, New E-Resources download service, offers nearly 4,000 by Nola A. Nahulu, will perform choral walk-in patrons may visit their local he Honolulu Theatre for Youth fiction titles to choose from and is Frank Baum and vocal music on the following Thurs- library and access the Legislature’s (HTY) will present “Musubi Man” awaii State Public Library System compatible with Apple, Microsoft, and THE WIZARD OF days at 6 p.m. in the Lobby: Feb. 14-Ke proceedings through designated in a special tour of four Neighbor (HSPLS) will offer two new Android devices. The titles are suitable OZ Aloha, Mar. 21-Na Mele o Hawaii, Apr. “Legislative Webcast” computers. Island public libraries from e-Resources through our website for all age levels and there is a 10-item (Gr. 4-6) Revived T These computers will have a one- 18-Opera Vignettes, May 23-Ulu Tree February 7 through 19. H on Friday, February 1: limit. by the popularity of Youth Opera by Herb Mahelona. hearing time limit and are muted The local version of the Ed2Go, OneClickdigital is provided by “Wicked” and the soon Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.–Hawaii State so patrons should bring their own “Gingerbread Man” follows a magical • an exciting Recorded Books, the world’s largest to be released movie, Library Book Discussion Group headphones. Musubi on the adventure of a lifetime. new Gale/ independent publisher and distributor “Oz: The Great and Meeting in Language, Literature & Patrons can select from either “Musubi Man” offers an interactive Cengage of unabridged audiobooks on cassettes, Powerful,” the Wizard History Reading Room House or Senate streaming webcasts introduction to literature and was Learning CDs, and downloadable. The many of Oz series has remained popular and Lobby exhibit for March: Crafts and watch the Legislative hearings, designed specifically for our libraries’ • program, advantages of borrowing these deeply loved throughout its 113 years. ‘R’ Us, presented by HSL staff in meetings, and sessions. Two or more youngest audience. The free, 45-minute will provide audiobooks include: no waiting lists Relive the adventures of Dorothy and support of National Crafts Month people may view the webcasts at the performance is suitable for ages 3 Hawaii residents statewide with access for titles, up to a 21-day loan period, the inhabitants of the Land of Oz. The Holo I Mua will announce same time if space permits. and older. Young children must be to free instructor-led, online courses. and no overdue fees since the title will more special programs and exhibits for Patrons should place a reservation accompanied by a parent or caregiver. “Ed2Go will provide our patrons “disappear” from your computer or Beatrix Potter The Hawaii State Public Library the Library’s Centennial Anniversary in advance to view the Legislative with additional opportunities to THE TALE OF System (HSPLS) is sponsoring these Celebration in upcoming issues. webcasts. Patrons without library cards increase their personal and PETER RABBIT special performances: Feb. 7, 12:15 may also view the webcasts. Please career development, help (Early Preschool-Kin- p.m. at Kahului Public Library (ph. contact your library staff for assistance. them lead more engaged, dergarten) The story The new library computers for 873-3097); Feb. 12, 3 p.m. at Kailua- FLH Fundraiser, from front page fulfilled lives, and support that almost everyone Kona Public Library (ph. 327-4327); viewing the Legislative webcasts their lifelong-learning needs,” knows about the mis- Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m. at Thelma Parker FLH provides generous grants, are provided by Hawaii’s Access for said State Librarian Richard chievous, young rabbit All Grant through the Broadband Memorial Public & School Library (ph. donations, and funding for year-round Burns. “Our library patrons device screen on the due date. that disobeys his mother’s warning to Technology Opportunities Program, 887-6067); and Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. at library programs at Hawaii’s 50 public will be able to enroll in hundreds You will need a valid HSPLS stay out of Mr. McGregor’s garden cel- funded by the American Recovery Princeville Public Library (826-4310). libraries. For more information about of courses in a variety of subjects, library card to access OneClickdigital. ebrates 111 years in 2013. The author- and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and Contact the hosting library as soon as this fundraiser, please visit the Friends including 19 that can lead to continuing For more information, and to get illustrator continued writing her heart- leveraged with Bill & Melinda Gates possible if a sign language interpreter of the Library of Hawaii website or call education credits, ranging from started, please visit http://hawaiihi. warming animal tales for years result- Foundation Opportunity Online funds. or other special accommodation is 536-4174. Mahalo for your participation personal finance to digital photography oneclickdigital.com/. ing in 23 tiny stories for tiny hands. needed. and support of this fund-raising event! Matching funds are provided by the to health and wellness.”