4 • Holo I Mua • May 2009 HSPLS to Join Book & Music Festival

he Hawaii State Public Library System will participate in the Fourth An- nual Hawaii Book & Music Festival, May 16-17 which will be held from Hawaii State Public Library System May 2009 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the civic grounds of Honolulu Hale. A group of volunteer library workers will staff a T booth, and promote the many free programs and HSPLS Breaks Ground for New services offered by Hawaii’s public libraries. Bank of Hawaii, the Title sponsor, will present this year’s $1.2 Million Grant Hawaii Book & Music Festival, along with nearly 20 major and “Green” North Kohala Library contributing sponsors. A free Sunset Concert will highlight Awarded to HSPLS By Paul H. Mark each day from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: May 16 – Target pres- he Hawaii State Public ents Jake Shimabukuro, and May 17 – Outrigger $1.2 million federal grant has Library System conducted presents Kani Ka Pila with Cyril Pahinui and been awarded to the Hawaii a groundbreaking cer- Kaukahi, plus a Six-Band Competition. There will State Public Library System emony for the new North be 16 venues, 175 events and over 500 presenters Forty Waipahu Elementary School from the Institute of Museum Kohala Public Library for this “Celebration of Story and Song.” Admis- fourth grade students of Mrs. and Library Services (IMLS). T Walker’s class learned how budget A (Big Island) on April 24. Invited sion and parking are free. The IMLS distributes these funds cuts could affect public libraries. guests gathered on the 3.8 acre Volunteers are needed to assist in annually through state library agencies Student teacher Brittany Dorr in- parcel of land which was donated this two-day event, a benefit for Hawaii across the nation, as part of the Library structed the students to write letters by Surety Kohala Corporation Literacy and Read to Me International. to their area legislators in support Services and Technology Act (LSTA). and is located on Akoni Pule For more informa- tion or to volunteer, of the Waipahu Public Library. The states, in turn, contribute at least Highway, next to the commu- please visit www. hawaiibookand- Here, State Representative Henry $1.00 for every $2.00 of federal support. nity’s main grocery store and near Kohala Elementary and High School. musicfestival.org, contact Jacqui Pirl: Aquino (D-35th), an alumnus of HSPLS plans to use this grant for the school, visits the students to The $7.8 million, 6,000 square foot Library was designed by CDS Internation- email - [email protected], U.S. mail - P.O. Box 240993, Honolulu, continuing access to online databases, personally answer their questions, al, and will replace Bond Memorial Public Library, a 1,610 square foot Hawaiian- HI 96824 or call 224-4008. other popular electronic resources such and to thank them for sharing their style building which has served the community of Kohala since January 1929. views and concerns. as eBooks and digital audio books, and to pay for network upgrades and ad- Construction of the North Kohala Public Library is expected to last about a year, ditional network costs. and a grand opening is tentatively scheduled for 2010. Visit the HSPLS website: www.li- “The North Kohala Public Library will mark the beginning of a new era for Calendars, from front page brarieshawaii.org for a wealth of online HSPLS as it will become our first Library to earn the coveted LEED (Leadership databases, a variety of information, and in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification,” said State Librarian June-July – 2009 HSPLS Chil- Richard Burns. “It will include creative and innovative design features such as dren’s, Teen, and Adult Summer other services 24/7. Click on “Catalogs” Reading Programs: free 5-week and select subjects such as “E-Databas- See North Kohala Library, page 2 programs at public libraries funded by es” or “E-books, Audio & Music” that a special grant from the Friends of the the Hawaii State Public Library System Library of Hawaii, National Football Holo I Mua offers as a free service to patrons. A (move forward, advance) League Charities, Harry and Jeanette valid HSPLS library card is needed to Weinberg Foundation, Hawaiian Tel- is published monthly by the Hawaii State Public Library System access these subjects, and more. com and Junior League of Honolulu. Library Development Services Long-standing sponsors for summer 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 reading program incentives include: Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882 Mark Your Calendars McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii, Hawaii Kai Public Library has received Website: www.librarieshawaii.org Hawaii Pizza Hut, Frito-Lay of Hawaii, its 22nd annual gift donation from the Richard Burns, State Librarian May 11 – Hanapepe Public Library First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Nagoya Joto Lions Club and Hawaii Kai (Kauai) and the book drop will close Diamond Bakery, and the UH-Manoa Lions Club. From left, Keith Katsuda, Paul H. Mark, Editor for a parking lot expansion and other Outreach College. Participants will re- Hawaii Kai Lions President; Colleen Board of Education: site improvement projects; tenta- ceive weekly reading incentives while Lashway, Hawaii Kai Public Library Man- For info. visit: www.boe.k12.hi.us tively scheduled to reopen June 16. supplies last. Themes: “Be Creative ager; and Kouki Izawa, Nagoya Lions Garrett Toguchi, chairperson Visit www.librarieshawaii.org for more @ your library” (Children); “Reading President, pose between this year’s gifts Karen Knudsen, 1st vice chairperson information. Breaking ground for the new North Kohala Public Library, from left, Ernest Lau, Dept. of Rocks! @ your library”(Teen); and of two paintings by artist Isei Yamauchi: Dr. Lei Ahu Isa, 2nd vice chairperson May 23-25 – Memorial Day Holiday, Accounting & General Services; Mike Maddux, President, Friends of Bond Memorial Library; Janis Akuna Kim Coco Iwamoto “Get Creative @ your library” (Adult). (from left) “Cherry Blossoms” and “Tsuru all libraries closed. Some libraries’ Dickie Nelson, Field Representative, Congresswoman Mazie Hirono; Bill Shontell, Surety For more information: call your local (crane) in Flight.” In addition, each club Dr. Eileen Clarke Carol Mon Lee Mary J. Cochran John R. Penebacker hours will be adjusted for this holiday; Kohala Corp.; Boyd Bond; Dawn Shibano, former Bond Memorial Public Library Manager/ library or pick up a copy of the Holo I presented a check for $1,000 which Maggie Cox Herbert Watanabe visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call Pahala Public & School Library Manager; Glen Miura, CDS International; Jacob Zane, Mua, June 2009 issue. increased the total donation amount to Breene Harimoto Jonathan Allen, your local library. North Kohala Senior Citizens; Hadley Null, Isemoto Contracting Co.; State Librarian Richard about $41,000. Donna Ikeda student representative See Calendars, back page Burns; Andy Smith, Office of the Governor-Kona/West Hawaii Liaison Officer; and Janet Lam, Bond Memorial Public Library Manager/North Kohala Public Library Manager. 2 • Holo I Mua • May 2009 Holo I Mua • May 2009 • 3

materials and equipment, to pay for Patrick Ness ing hot water at her understudy which Friends of the Library performance programs, and to provide KNIFE OF NEVER disfigures her. of Hawaii Booksale grants for continuing education oppor- LETTING GO Xiao is now 40, unhappily married tunities. (Gr. 9-12) and overweight. A factory owner and A Members’ Preview Sale will be Young Todd and former fan offers Xiao a chance to rec- he 62nd Annual By Edna Weeks, Head, held on June 19 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Hawaii State Library-Young Adult Section Viola set out across reate her role in a new production. Xiao Friends of the Booksale hours are: June 20, 9 a.m.-9 New World in search chooses Chunlai as her understudy, a Library of Hawaii p.m.; June 21, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; June 22- of answers about his gifted student who soon shows much Booksale is com- Robin Benway T 25, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 26, 11 a.m.-8 AUDREY, WAIT colony’s true past promise. Will Xiao ultimately reclaim ing June 20-28 to the p.m.; June 27, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; June 28, 9 while being pur- her fame or will history repeat itself? McKinley High School (Gr. 9-12) a.m.-1 p.m. Audrey is suddenly sued by power-hungry Prentiss, and Feiyu, who co-wrote the film Cafeteria (1039 S. King A special Family Story Time series to ob- For more information, visit the mad minister Aaron. They must also Shanghai Triad, offers readers a St.). serve Child Abuse Prevention Aware- famous when her ex Friends of the Library of Hawaii web- come up with a plan to warn the ship glimpse into the world of Chinese Choose from a ness Month was presented in April at five writes a break-up site: www.friendsofthelibraryofhawaii. Oahu public libraries: Kaimuki, Kalihi- bringing hopeful settlers from the Old opera, and a woman’s search to find her variety of over 100,000 books at song about her that org, call them at 536-4174, or contact Palama, Liliha, Pearl City, and Hawaii World. true worth. bargain prices including: cookbooks, rockets up the charts. your local public library. State Library (HSL). Vivian Aiona, wife of She can’t go out- Hawaiiana (rare, out-of-print), romance Lieutenant Governor James Aiona, and side without being Terry Pratchett novels (some brand new), foreign three teen beauty queens were featured State of the NATION language: Korean, Japanese, French; as special guest readers at HSL: from left, mobbed by fans and paparazzi. Take (Gr. 7-10) Onion military history, religion, biographies, wearing tiaras, Noelle Espero, Miss Teen a wild ride with Audrey as she makes Hawaii and Ashlee Kozuma, Miss Junior Island boy Mau and By Julie Hyzy travel books, mysteries, science fiction, headlines, confronts her ex on MTV, Teen Hawaii, pose with some of the 67 Daphne, an aristo- plants and gardening, and children’s and shows the world who she really is. participants. Cassie Sumimoto, Miss Teen cratic English girl hite books. Browse “The Glass Case” sec- Hawaii World (not in photo), was the third Padama Venkatraman who is heir to the House tion for special “collector” items such guest reader. The Child Abuse Prevention CLIMBING THE British throne, join Assistant as rare, out-of-print books, and valu- Planning Council sponsored these free Chef story times. STAIRS forces with a small W able first editions. In addition, CDs, band of refugees to Olivia “Ollie” DVDs, videos, records, books on tape, (Gr. 6-9) rebuild their community and lives after Paras has her and more will be on sale. The setting: India, a devastating tsunami destroys every- hands full. She Sale proceeds benefit the Hawaii 1941. Fifteen-year- North Kohala Library, from front page old Vidya aspires to thing. is in a heated State Public Library System (HSPLS), competition for the soon-to-be-vacant and provide funds for our annual attend college after wind and photovoltaic energy systems, high school but those top chef’s job, the president’s newly- Summer Reading Programs, for branch The Hawaii Center for the Book hon- water catchments and retention sys- plans are put on hold appointed sensitivity director has it in libraries and staff to purchase library ored the 2009 Letters About Literature tems, and design elements to maximize for her, and the mysterious intruder she Award winners in a ceremony on April 25 when her father becomes brain-dam- ambient lighting and ventilation.” unwittingly stops on the White House at the Hawaii State Library. Seated from aged in a non-violent protest march. My Favorite Books left, Level I: Amber Dombroski, grade “HSPLS will also seek Silver Certi- She must adapt to a totally different and lawn with a couple of swift blows from 6, Seabury Hall (Maui) for essay on “The fication for the new replacement Manoa challenging lifestyle when her family of the Month a frying pan claims to have information Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Public Library as well, which is sched- is forced to move in with her father’s of a threat to the president. Although Burnett; Level II: Andrew Chang, grade uled to begin construction later this year extended family. By Alexis Cheong, Librarian, Hawaii State Library- the Secret Service warns “Ollie” to stay 7, Punahou, for essay on “A Wrinkle in and is expected to take about two years Language, Literature, History Section away from the investigation, she soon Time” by Madeleine L’Engle; Level III: to complete,” said Burns. “In addition, stumbles across the path of an assassin Lian Bossert, grade 9, Iolani, for essay Deb Caletti on “Hiroshima” by John Hersey. Stand- HSPLS continues to “go green,” as we FORTUNES OF The Moon known as “the Chameleon” when she ing, from left, Level I Honorable Mention: progress with more than a dozen light- INDIGO SKYE Opera witnesses a murder, and an obnoxious Kanani Ah Van, grade 4, Kaunakakai ing retrofits in our library buildings.” (Gr. 9-12) TV celebrity chef shows up to threaten School (Molokai); Level III Honorable By Bi Feiyu North Kohala Public Library will Eighteen-year-old her career. Mention: Keala Pacheco, grade 11, Ka- feature: shelving capacity of 35,000 This cozy mystery offers the reader mehameha Schools-Kapalama Campus. Indigo is looking ctress materials, or double the size of the cur- a behind-the-scenes look at the White Kalihi-Palama Public Library received Not in photo: Level II Honorable Mention: forward to becoming Xiao rent facility’s collection; spacious circu- House, and includes easy-to-cook three new children’s publications for Meghan Costello, grade 8, Holy Fam- a full-time waitress Yanqiu is its collection from “next-door neighbor” lation desk area with a state-of-the-art, recipes. If you enjoy reading Hyzy’s ily Catholic Academy (Honolulu). Hawaii after high school at the top Bishop Museum at Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots finalists received $100 cash prize, $50 self-check out system; 10 public com- A culinary mysteries, you will find books graduation. How- of her career Storytime on April 21. Children’s Librarian Target GiftCard, Book Pack from Hawaii puters (twice the amount of the current by similar genre authors like Diana ever, when a customer who appreciates in 1979 as the Brenda Freitas-Obregon accepted the Center for the Book, and their essays facility) offering Internet access, word Mott Davidson or Joanne Fluke just as Hawaiiana books from MaryLou Foley of were entered in the national competition. Indigo’s concern for his smoking habit lead in The processing, database searching, and appealing. the Bishop Museum Association Council: Honorable Mentions received $50 check gives a large check as a gift, her life is Moon Opera. children’s entertainment; and a meeting “Pulelehua and Mamaki” by Janice Crowl, and Book Pack from Hawaii Center for the turned upside down. Flashback to 1959 - the actress ruins “Naupaka” by Nona Beamer, and “Folk- room to host community gatherings, Book, which also presented Book Packs her career by throwing a cup of scald- tales of Hawai’i” by Mary Kawena Pukui. to 77 semi-finalists. events, and Library programs.