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Fall Children’s Programs, project led by Learning Disabilities from front page Association of , in partnership with Hale Na‘au Pono, Keiki ‘O Ka The storytelling performances are Aina, the University of Hawaii Center made possible by a host of generous on Disability Studies, Community sponsors: Hawaii State Public Library System November 2011 Children’s Council Office and the Online Database of the Month: The Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Institute for Native Pacific Education Ko Olina Hawaii, Marriott Resorts and Culture (INPEACE). For more Hawaii, HMS Host, Meadow Gold GreenFILE information about the project, please HSPLS will Offer Children’s Dairies, Hansen Distribution Group, call the LDAH-EEIP School Readiness Free Screening for by Norma Hirota, Librarian, - ING Foundation, Armstrong Produce, Art, Music & Recreation Section Project at 696-5361. Roberts Hawaii Tours, DFS Hawaii, School Readiness at Programs this Fall and Toshiba Business Solutions. re you looking for information he Hawaii State Public Library System on topics such as global climate Visit the HSPLS website: www. Six Libraries librarieshawaii.org for a complete (HSPLS) will present renowned local change, green building, recycling, storytellers, an African music and dance renewable energy, or sustainable listing of these and other free programs awaii State Public Library A presented in Hawaii’s public libraries ensemble, and other special performers in System (HSPLS) and agriculture? Check out GreenFILE, a series of Fall 2011 Children’s Programs. These one of the newer online databases which are subject to change. Call the the Learning Disabilities T programs are recommended for ages 5 and older. All hosting library two weeks in advance Association of Hawaii provided by EBSCOhost and available children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. online at the Hawaii State Public on Oahu (three weeks in advance for (LDAH) Ekolu Eha Ike Pono Neighbor Island libraries) if a sign H Featured performers include storytellers Ben Moffat (EEIP) School Readiness Project Library System’s website: www. and Brenda Freitas-Obregon, and the Badenyaa language interpreter or other special will offer “Is Your Child Ready for librarieshawaii.org. African Diaspora Dance Theater: accommodation is needed. Kindergarten?,”a free presentation GreenFILE offers well-researched Moffat has performed in and screening at six Oahu public information covering all aspects of Hawaii’s public libraries, presenting libraries from Nov. 15-Dec. 9. human impact to the environment. Its Lt. Governor Brian Schatz (left) and various shows, including his solo Free Screening, from front page State Librarian Richard Burns (right) Children ages 2-5, accompanied collection of scholarly, government storytelling performances using presented a certificate to Stewart by a parent or caregiver, are invited and general-interest titles includes Rd.; ph. 397-5833) masks, stilts, and puppets. Moffat Chun, HSPLS 2011 Employee of the to attend the following libraries’ content on the environmental effects • Dec. 2, 11 a.m. – Salt Lake- will perform “Stories on Stilts and Year, on October 14 in the State Capitol regularly-scheduled toddler/preschool of individuals, corporations, local and Public Library (3225 Salt Auditorium. Chun is Section Head of the Other Tall Tales” at five selected storytime 30 minutes prior to the national governments, and what can be Lake Blvd.; ph. 831-6831) Hawaii State Library’s Federal Documents libraries statewide: Nov. 2, 6 p.m. screening time: Freitas-Obregon Moffat done at each level to minimize these • Dec. 8, 11 a.m. – Aina Haina Section. at Waipahu Public Library Photo by George Kodama • Nov. 15, 11 a.m. – Mililani Public effects. Public Library (5246 Kalanianaole (ph. 675-0358), Nov. 3, 1 p.m. Library (95-450 Makaimoimo St.; ph. Multidisciplinary by nature, Hwy.; ph. 377-2456) at Hana Public & School 627-7470) GreenFILE draws on the connections • Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. – Wahiawa Library (ph. 248-4848), Nov. • Nov. 20, 11 a.m. – Kaimuki between the environment and a variety Public Library (820 California Ave.; 7, 6:30 p.m. at Waimea Public Public Library (1041 Koko Head of disciplines such as agriculture, ph. 622-6345) Library (; ph. 338-6848), Ave.; ph. 733-8422) education, law, health, and technology. These optional screenings are Nov. 8, 3 p.m. at Naalehu • Dec. 1, 11 a.m. – Hawaii Kai Searches for topics such as quick, easy, and non-invasive. Results Holo I Mua Public Library (ph. 939-2442), (move forward, advance) Public Library (249 Lunalilo Home sustainable flooring, natural lighting, are confidential. Parents or caregivers and Nov. 9, 3 p.m. at Molokai grey water, cleaning products, green is published monthly by the may also choose to schedule private Hawaii State Public Library System See Free Screening, back page Public Library (ph. 553-1765). cars, green roof design, and sustainable Library Development Services screenings at a later date with EEIP 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 Freitas-Obregon, children’s Badenyaa schools all provided useful, subject- Project staff. When your child enters , Hawaii 96818 librarian at -Palama appropriate articles. Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882 kindergarten, he or she will participate Website: www.librarieshawaii.org Mark Your Calendars Public Library, is known as Auntie Brenda and revels in sharing the love of books To begin your search, please visit: in the Hawaii State School Readiness Richard Burns, State Librarian and reading with children of all ages, and their families. Freitas-Obregon will Paul H. Mark, Editor Nov. 4 – Hawaii College and Career http://www.librarieshawaii.org; under Assessment and hopefully be ready to present “Tales with Auntie Brenda” at three selected Oahu libraries: Nov. 5, 11 “Catalogs,” click on “E-Databases” Board of Education: Fair, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m.; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. pass it with flying colors! For info. visit: www.hawaiiboe.net at Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition a.m. at -Kapahulu Public Library (ph. 733-8488), Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. at and scroll down to select GreenFILE. Contact the hosting library Don Horner, chairperson Hall. Hawaii State Library librarians will Liliha Public Library (ph. 587-7577), and Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. at Kapolei Public You will need your HSPLS library card two weeks in advance if a sign Keith Amemiya participate and staff a booth. Library (ph. 693-7050). number and PIN to access the database Nancy Budd language interpreter or other special Charlene Cuaresma Badenyaa is a professional performing arts ensemble of multi-racial artists, All public libraries will be closed to from outside the library. accommodation is needed. For more Brian DeLima dancers, and musicians with experience in numerous dance companies throughout Kim Gennaula observe the following holidays; visit GreenFILE is provided by Library information about the program, please Hawaii and the U.S. mainland. Badenyaa will perform “Afro-Cuban, Haitian and Services and Technology Act funding, Wesley Lo www.librarieshawaii.org or call your call the hosting library. Cheryl Kauhane Lupenui local library for more information: Central African Drum and Dance” at two selected libraries: Nov. 8, 3 p.m. at Aina which is administered by the federal Jim Williams The EEIP School Readiness Angelica Wai Sam Lao, Nov. 11-13 – Veterans Day Holiday Haina Public Library (ph. 377-2456), and on Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Institute of Museum and Library Project, funded by Aloha United student representative Nov. 24 – Thanksgiving Day Holiday View Public & School Library (ph. 968-2322). Services. Way, is a multi-agency collaborative See Fall Children’s Programs, back page 2 • Holo I Mua • November 2011 Holo I Mua • November 2011 • 3 Lauren Oliver the world’s most dangerous terrorist DELIRIUM organization, is playing with fire in the (Gr. 9-12) Lena is world’s most combustible land: The Upcoming HSPLS Programs content with having Middle East. No one knows Scorpia her future decided for like Alex and nobody knows the best By Willis Oshiro, Librarian, and Events of Interest Hawaii State Library-Young Adult Section her and looks forward way to get to Alex like Scorpia. to her 18th birthday he Hawaii State Public Library an internationally-acclaimed poet and Beth Revis when she’ll be cured Stephenie Meyer System (HSPLS) provides storyteller. He will combine poetry, ACROSS THE of deliria, a.k.a. love. THE TWILIGHT free multi-cultural, year-round storytelling, movement, music, theatre, UNIVERSE Lena then meets Alex, a confident and SAGA: THE T programs that encourage a love and interactive speaking. The Friends (Gr. 9-12) As the mysterious young man who makes OFFICIAL of reading and life-long learning. of the Library of Hawaii is sponsoring spaceship Godspeed her heart flutter. As their romance ILLUSTRATED Programs include preschool storytimes, this program which is suitable for teens Jon J. Murakami, creator of the “Gordon travels toward a new blossoms, Lena begins to question her GUIDE storytelling events, author talks, and older. Rider” comic book and “Local Kine” Earth, the lives of 100 controlling society. (Gr. 7-12) Encyclo- • Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. – “Special greeting cards, was a featured artist for informational seminars and much Teen Read Week 2011 last month at cryogenically-frozen pedic reference to the more. Visit www.librarieshawaii.org for Keiki Storytime with Uncle Wally seven public libraries on Oahu, , and settlers are in jeopardy Catherine Fisher Twilight Saga with an island-by-island listing of various Amos,” Kailua Public Library (ph. Molokai. Teen Read Week encourages after someone tries to quietly murder SAPPHIQUE exclusive new material, character pro- children’s, teens, adults, and special 266-9911). Wally Amos, founder teens to read graphic novels and other them. When Amy is unfrozen during (INCARCERON, files, genealogical charts, maps, exten- holiday programs. of the Chip & Cookie Read Aloud illustrated materials, seek out creative the journey, she joins forces with Elder BOOK 2) sive cross-references, and more. A sampling of upcoming programs Foundation, will be a special guest books or imagine the world through to rebel against the tyranny ruling their (Gr. 7-12) Finn has reader. Keiki ages 3 and older, literature, just for the fun of it. Murakami includes: kicked off his fascinating lecture- ship and prevent any more murders. escaped from the • Nov. 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, demonstration on the art of cartooning at living prison of 11:45 a.m. – are invited to attend. Salt Lake-Moanalua Becca Fitzpatrick Incarceron. Outside, Claudia insists Marriott Links “Honolulu • Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. – “Sing Public Library on CRESCENDO he is king, but Finn doubts his own to Literacy Town: Schools Along with Uncle Wayne and the October 11. (Gr. 9-12) In this identity. Meanwhile, inside Incarceron and Churches,” Howling Dog Band,” Hawaii Kai Audra Furuichi, sequel to “Hush, the prisoners look for inspiration Raises $150,000 Hawaii State Public Library (ph. 397-5733). Wayne co-creator of Hush,” Nora seems from Sapphique, the for Libraries Library (ph. Royal School Watkins, an Early Childhood educator, “Nemu*Nemu” to be in danger more only other person to 586-3542). Co-authors Laura Ruby and his band will inspire keiki to get (webcomic), was a The 2011 Marriott Teen Read Week than the average high escape. up and move, sing and shout along Links to Literacy golf and Ross Stephenson will present the featured artist at school student and tournament recently next segment of their forthcoming with them. The Friends of the Library nine public libraries realizes she relies too Anthony Horowitz raised $150,000 at Ko Olina Golf Club. book “Honolulu Town”: schools for of Hawaii is sponsoring this program on Oahu and Kauai. Furuichi presented much on her guardian angel, Patch. SCORPIA RISING: The Friends of the Library of Hawaii kamaaina and churches, temples, and which is suitable for keiki ages 3 to 5, “Picture It!: The ‘Net, Tech, & Comix-The She sets out to investigate what really AN ALEX RIDER sponsors this annual fundraiser with the accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Sharing of Art & Stories in the Digital Age” proceeds benefiting Hawaii’s 50 public shrines in Honolulu’s history. This happened the night her dad left for at Liliha Public Library on October 22. NOVEL libraries. program is suitable for teens and older. Contact the hosting library two Portland, Maine, and never came back. (Gr. 7-12) Scorpia, • Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – “Tales from weeks in advance (three weeks in Here to There,” Makawao Public advance for Neighbor Island libraries) Library (ph. 573-8785). The Maui if a sign language interpreter or other LIBRARY Mililani Library’s Parking Lot Academy of Performing Arts will special accommodation is needed. present a puppet operetta by Derek Are you interested in book Nakagawa featuring folktales from sales? Visit the Friends of the TOONS! Addition is Dedicated By Wayne Kaneshiro, LBPH around the world: “The Ant and the Library of Hawaii website (www. Dedication and Blessing Ceremony for the expand- Grasshopper,” “Urashima Taro,” friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org), for Why print is better than e Print ed and renovated Mililani Public Library parking lot and “Maui and the Sun.” The Maui a listing of upcoming book sales at was conducted October 6 before 50 guests. Friends of the Library is sponsoring public libraries statewide. A State Rep. Marilyn Lee (District 38-Mililani, this program which is suitable for Do you need to get a passport? Mililani Mauka), State Librarian Richard Burns, and ages 3 and older. All children must be HSPLS has official Passport Acceptance Library Branch Manager Wendi Woodstrup delivered accompanied by a parent Facilities at the Hawaii State Library- the opening remarks, and Kahu Bradford Kaiwi Lum or caregiver. Federal Documents Section (Monday- offered a Hawaiian blessing. • Nov. 10, 1:45 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and on Saturday, The $424,340 Capital Improvements Program – “Slam Poetry,” 9 a.m.-noon) ph. 586-3477; and at project provides 33 new parking stalls for the Library, From far left, Mililani Library Branch Manager Wendi Woodstrup Lanai Public & Keaau Public & School Library (Big watches as Ann Thornock, retired assistant to State Rep. Lee; State School Library (ph. Island) by appointment; ph. 982-4281. creates an entrance-exit for the Meheula Parkway side Rep. Marilyn Lee, and State Sen. Michelle Kidani (District 17-Mililani of the Library, and expands the size of the current Town, Mililani Mauka, Waipio Acres, Waipio Gentry) prepare to cut the 565-7920). Hawaii’s Please call these Libraries to find out Makaimoimo Street entrance-exit. ribbon to officially open the new expanded portion of the parking lot. “unofficial slam poet what five items to bring with you and laureate” Kealoha is Kealoha for more information.