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4 • Holo I Mua • October 2010 Fall Programs for Children & Teens, er Bush, University of Hawaii Outreach • Teen – 3,056 participants read from front page College’s Statewide Cultural Extension 24,000 books an increase of 5% over Program, Hawaii State Foundation on Summer 2009 Green (Visiting Talk Story Festival Culture and the Arts, and the National Grand Total – 23,352 participants Artists); Kenny Endo (Taiko); Ke- Endowment for the Arts. read 265,122 books over the five- Hawaii State Public Library System October 2010 aloha (Spoken Word); and Yukie Additional funding provided by week campaign! Mahalo nui loa to Shiroma (Dance, theater and storytell- ING Foundation, Renee B. Fisher Foun- the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Breaking News: ing artist). Programs are for ages 12 dation, Pension Services Corporation the overall sponsor, and nearly 20 and older. Hawaii, Rezents & Crowley LLP, Bank non-profit and corporate sponsors for In addition, Fall Programs for of Hawaii, Advanced Micro-Image their generous support of the 2010 Celebrate Filipino- Public Libraries will gain from children will be held throughout Systems, CoreGroupOne, Kathy Choy, Children’s, Teen, and Adult Summer October and November. Special artists Zippy’s Restaurants, and Safeway. Visit Reading Programs! American History $36 Million Stimulus Grants appearing in libraries include: Patrick the HSPLS website: www.librariesha- Ball (Celtic harpist and storyteller); waii.org for a listing of programs. Month n award of nearly $36 million to fund two broadband stimulus grants was Cathryn Fairlee (Visting Talk Story Call the hosting library two weeks announced by U. S. Senator Daniel K. lnouye. The grants were collab- Fil-American History, from front page By Paul H. Mark Festival artist); Dann Seki (actor and in advance if a sign language interpret- oratively submitted by the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii State Public storyteller); James McCarthy (sto- er or other special accommodation is Library System, and the Department of Education. The following programs are suit- he Hawaii State Library will cel- ryteller); Nyla Fujii Babb (actress needed. Program schedules are subject The grants will provide direct, high-speed fiber optic connectivity to the able for all ages and will be conducted ebrate Filipino-American History A and storyteller); Bruce McGonigal, to change. University of Hawaii, all Hawaii State Public Library System branch libraries and “The Bird Guy” (bird care); Penny in the Library’s First Floor Reading Month 2010 by hosting a photo the schools of the Department of Education. It is believed that Hawaii Teruya (crafter and artisan); and “The Room: and art exhibit and several free will be the first state in the nation with high-speed fiber to Magic of Friendship” by MAParts • Oct. 2, 1 p.m. - Panel discussion T Saturday programs in October. every one of its public libraries and public schools as well (Maui Academy of Performing Arts). HSPLS Summer Reading “Art as a Weapon: How to Use Car- The photo and art display, present- as its public colleges and universities. Programs are for ages 5 and older, and toons to Make a Political Statement.” ed by the Filipino-American Historical The grants also include nearly $2 children must be accompanied by a Programs at a Glance • Oct. 9, 1 p.m. - Dr. Patricia Brown, Society of Hawaii, will be available million to provide new broadband- parent or caregiver. author of “Kula San Maui’s Healing for viewing in the lobby of the Library connected computers for public use from October 2 -23 during regular The Fall and Teen Read Week Pro- he results have been tabulated Place,” will discuss and share informa- in 66 locations throughout Hawaii. library hours. The ex- grams are sponsored by the Friends of for the 2010 Hawaii State Public tion about the book. These new capabilities will create hibit will feature po- the Library of Hawaii, Marriott Resorts Library System Summer Reading Contact the Library two weeks in a statewide safety net for Hawaii’s litical cartoons by the Hawaii, Ko Olina Resort & Marina, Programs: advance if a sign language interpreter most disadvantaged citizens, providing T or other special accommodation is late Corky Trinidad Hansen Distribution Group, HMS Host, • Adult – 3,964 participants read technology access and training to help them improve (1939-2009). Corky Meadow Gold Dairies, Armstrong Pro- 21,596 books an increase of 43% over needed. For more information, please their educational, social, personal and economic well-being. is the pen name of duce Ltd., Bowman Connectivity Solu- Summer 2009 call the Library’s Language, Literature In addition, the grants will help fund wireless internet access in all public Philippine-born tions, DFS Hawaii, Girard’s Dressings, • Children (includes infants and & History Section at 586-3499. libraries; public computer centers in many HSPLS branches; JAWS and ZoomText cartoonist Francisco Roberts Hawaii Tours Inc., Toshiba toddlers) – 16,332 participants read Corky assistive access software for all computers in all HSPLS libraries; and additional Flores Trinidad, Jr., Business Solutions, Al Narimatsu of 219,643 books an increase of 5% over computer hardware, software, and training for our staff to empower us to better the award-winning editorial cartoonist Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Anheus- Summer 2009 serve the public. for the former Honolulu Star-Bulletin. An Opening Ceremony to com- Holo I Mua (move forward, advance) memorate Filipino-American History Libraries will Offer is published monthly by the month will be held on Oct. 2 at 11 Hawaii State Public Library System a.m. in the Courtyard. The ceremony Library Development Services Fall Programs for 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 will feature a welcome address by the Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 Philippine Consulate and entertainment Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882 Children and Teens Neighbor Island 2010 Website: www.librarieshawaii.org by the Silangan Singers. Richard Burns, State Librarian See Fil-American History, back page awaii’s public libraries will celebrate Paul H. Mark, Editor TSRP Grand Prize Board of Education: an annual literacy initiative created by the American Library Association For info. visit: www.boe.k12.hi.us Winners Selected Decoite-Sanchez Rathje Witten Mark Your Calendars for teens, their parents, librarians, and others during the month of October. Garrett Toguchi, chairperson Libraries statewide will host free programs in celebration of Teen Read The three Neighbor Island Grand Dr. Lei Ahu Isa, 1st vice chairperson All libraries will be closed to observe the Week 2010 (Oct. 17-23), focusing on this year’s theme – “Books with Beat Prize winners in the 2010 Hawaii State Public Library System-Hawaii Pizza Hut Teen Karen Knudsen, 2nd vice chairperson following holidays; visit www. H Summer Reading Program Finale each won an Apple iPod Touch in lucky drawings Janis Akuna Carol Mon Lee librarieshawaii.org or call your local @ your library.” Libraries will present special programs and book displays encour- among 26 finalists. They are (l-r) Chenoa Decoite-Sanchez, Molokai Public Library Dr. Eileen Clarke John R. Penebacker library for more information: aging teens to read poetry, audiobooks, books about music, and related subjects. finalist; Iyahna Kai Rathje, Kapaa Public Library finalist; and Ethan Witten, Thelma Mary J. Cochran Herbert Watanabe Maggie Cox Caroline Wong Nov. 2 – General Election Day holiday Teen Read Week artists appearing in libraries are: Badenyaa (African dance and Parker Public & School Library finalist. Hawaii Pizza Hut, corporate sponsor of the Donna Ikeda Mark Dannog, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day holiday music); Greywolf (Medieval weapons); Pat Braden, Margie Brown, and Jim summer reading program for the past 18 years, donated the grand prize awards. Kim Coco Iwamoto student representative Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving Day holiday See Fall Programs for Children & Teens, back page 2 • Holo I Mua • October 2010 Holo I Mua • October 2010 • 3 to a small town in Switzerland with • Sunday, October 17, 1:00p.m. at Libraries will Offer Events to hopes of opening an international Kaneohe Public Library (45-829 school that promotes peace. Little Kamehameha Highway, telephone 233- do they know that their new home is 5676) Honor Famous Author-Illustrator occupied by the town’s fig-smashing, By Paul H. Mark • Wednesday, October 20, 2:30p.m. pinecone-throwing guardian angel. The most popular Bestsellers, DVDs at Hawaii State Library (478 South and CDs borrowed from Hawaii’s public he Hawaii State Public King Street, telephone 586-3490) Grace Lin libraries in September 2010: Library System will offer By Liane Watanuki, Children’s Librarian, • Thursday, October 21, 3:30p.m. WHERE THE free programs and events Kapolei Public Library at Aina Haina Public Library (5246 MOUNTAIN in celebration of “Musings Kalanianaole Highway, telephone 377- Bestseller T MEETS THE of Mystery and Alphabets of Byron Katie 2456 MOON 1. Postcard Killers: a novel by Agony: The Work of Edward TIGER-TIGER, IS This free, one hour program is (Gr. 4-6) Minli lives James Patterson and Liza Marklund Gorey,” an exhibition currently IT TRUE?: FOUR appropriate for ages 12 and older. If a with her parents in 2. The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s on display at the University QUESTIONS sign language interpreter or other spe- Nest by Stieg Larsson a poor village. One of Hawaii Art Gallery through TO MAKE YOU cial accommodation is needed, please 3. Private by James Patterson day she embarks on December 10, 2010. SMILE AGAIN contact the hosting library as soon as 4. Ice Cold: a Rizzoli & Isles novel a journey to Fruitless Mountain to find Edward Gorey (1925- (Presch.-K) A little possible. Program schedules are subject by Tess Gerritsen the Old Man of the Moon to ask him 5. Live to Tell: a Detective D.D. 2000), a celebrated, prolific tiger thinks that his whole world is fall- to change.