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Manoa Library, from front page

Library is Gary Kawakami of Archi- tecture Plus, Inc., and the contractor is Allied Pacific Builders. The estimated State Public Library System November 2009 completion date for the project is win- ter 2011. The ceremony featured a musical BOE Approves Wednesday prelude by Roosevelt High School’s Ground Broken Papa Hula, led by Kumu Blaine Dutro; brief remarks by dignitaries including Furlough Plan for HSPLS State Senator Brian Taniguchi; Carol for Library he Board of Education approved the proposed HSPLS Furlough Schedule Mon Lee, Board of Education Chair- awaii State Public Library for Fiscal Biennium 2010-2011 for public libraries at the October 22 meet- person of the Committee on Legisla- System conducted a ground- ing. The HSPLS furlough plan was passed by a vote of 10-1. tion, Public Charter Schools & Public breaking ceremony for the According to the HSPLS Furlough Schedule, all Hawaii Government Em- Libraries; and officials from the State new, replacement Manoa T Department of Accounting & General H ployees Association (HGEA) library staff will be placed on unpaid furloughs for a Public Library on October 17. total of 30 days over the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium. Services and Friends of Manoa Public librarieshawaii.org), and a series of Participants in the new Manoa Public The original library, located at Library. State Librarian Richard Burns artwork submitted by library patrons Library groundbreaking ceremony were, A total of 15 furlough days shall be taken during the from left, Dr. Rochelle Mahoe, Principal of 2716 Woodlawn Drive, was recently introduced the Manoa Public Library to commemorate the original Manoa 2009-2010 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2010, and an Noelani Elementary School; State Librar- demolished, and a new “green” Manoa “... we believe that furloughs additional 15 furlough days shall be taken during the staff, and Kahu Mahealani Wong, Public Library. ian Richard Burns; Thomas Kim, Project Public Library will be built on the on Wednesdays will allow us 2010-2011 fiscal year, effective July 1, 2010 through Kahuna Kakalaleo of Na Wa`a Lalani Manager, Allied Pacific Builders, Inc.; State site. The original library, built more to provide the best possible Senator Brian Taniguchi (D-10th); Kirk June 30, 2011. Kahuna o Puu Kohola, conducted a than 40 years ago for a small com- public service for all our Caldwell, Managing Director, City & County The HSPLS statewide furlough day will be traditional Hawaiian blessing. Board munity during that time, had outgrown patrons across the state. of , and former Manoa State Rep- Wednesday. All public libraries and staff offices will of Education members Janis Akuna resentative; Christel Collins, Manoa Public its maximum allotted space over the be closed on the designated Wednesday furlough and Breene Harimoto were also pres- Library Branch Manager; Gary Kawakami, decades. In 1980, then State Senator - State Librarian Architect, Architecture Plus, Inc.; Ernest days. The first scheduled furlough day will be on Richard Burns ent for the ceremony. Neil Abercrombie introduced SB 1948- Postcards commemorating the old Lau, Public Works Engineer, Department December 2, 2009. ” of Accounting and General Services; Carol 80 which proposed an appropriation to See Furlough Plan, page 2 and new libraries were offered to at- Mon Lee, BOE Chairperson of Committee expand the Manoa Public Library, and tendees as keepsakes. Attendees were on Legislation, Public Charter Schools & thus began 25 years of community ef- Public Libraries; George Aoki, President, also given the opportunity to pose for forts for a larger library. photographs wearing hardhats and Friends of Manoa Library; Kahu Mahealani Wong, and Kahu Wong’s Assistant. State Senator Brian Taniguchi The interim Manoa Public Library is holding shovels. (D-10th) was determined and persistent, Library Fundraisers Collect The new Manoa Public Library located on the Noelani Elementary School campus (2655 Woodlawn Drive). For public and took the lead to acquire a larger will seek LEED (Leadership in Energy service hours or information, please call library for the community. In 2005, he and Environmental Design) Silver the Library at 988-0459. secured a $6.5 million appropriation More Than $192,000 Certification and will in- for the expansion or replacement of the clude many “green” design onetary donations of more than $192,000 have collectively been raised Holo I Mua (move forward, advance) Library which was passed by the State components. The $10.3 is published monthly by the Legislature (Act 178, SLH 2005). In by the “Keep Your Library Open!” fund-raising campaign and the Friends million, 13,000-square-foot Hawaii State Public Library System of the Library of Hawaii’s “Keep the Doors Open!” campaign since the Library Development Services 2007, he obtained a $600,000 appro- Library will double the 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 priation for the Library which provided combined kickoff on September 2. The statewide fund-raising campaigns Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 M area for library materials, were conceived in response to unprec- Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882 both additional classroom, as well as provide twice the number Website: www.librarieshawaii.org interim public library space, and was edented budget restrictions that threaten of parking stalls, and will Richard Burns, State Librarian passed by the Legislature (SB 1698, to close public libraries during the cur- include a children’s room, Paul H. Mark, Editor SCR 166). rent economic crisis. meeting room, and a larger “We would like to sincerely thank Board of Education: The architect for the replacement staff work area. For info. visit: www.boe.k12.hi.us everyone for their generous monetary See Manoa Library, back page Items on display at the Garrett Toguchi, chairperson donations,” said State Librarian Rich- groundbreaking included: Karen Knudsen, 1st vice chairperson ard Burns. “You have truly demonstrat- Mark Your Calendars architectural renderings Dr. Lei Ahu Isa, 2nd vice chairperson ed your love and support of our public Janis Akuna Kim Coco Iwamoto nd of the new library, LEED State Librarian Richard Burns (2 from right) wel- Dr. Eileen Clarke Carol Mon Lee Nov. 11 – Veterans Day holiday, all libraries, and have contributed to the design information which comed (from left) State Senator Brian Taniguchi, and Mary J. Cochran John R. Penebacker public libraries will be closed success of our fundraising campaigns.” Employees of Aliamanu Middle School Caf- Maggie Cox Herbert Watanabe Board of Education members Janis Akuna, Carol Mon Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving Day holiday, eteria, located next to Salt Lake-Moanalua is also posted on the Lee, and Breene Harimoto to the new Manoa Public Breene Harimoto Kelly Maeshiro, Here is a sampling of some heart- Donna Ikeda student representative all libraries closed. Public Library, donated $62.00 to help keep HSPLS website: (www. Library groundbreaking ceremony. See Library Fundraisers, page 3 the Library open. 2 • Holo I Mua • November 2009 Holo I Mua • November 2009 • 3

old friends in Tacoma, Washington, humpback whales. An astonishing and Library Fundraisers from front page • “Enclosing this check in appre- dedicate their summer vacation to fool- heartwarming film filled with adven- ciation of the fine services of the Ha- ing their parents into thinking that they ture, suspense, and humor as it captures warming stories that we have received: waii State Public Library System. And are working, which proves to be even rare footage of nature’s wildest and • Michael Moore, owner of Old in particular, Mountain View Library. By Edna Weeks, Section Head, harder than having real jobs would most elusive animals. Lahaina Luau and Aloha Mixed Plate Holding a library card is one of the Hawaii State Library-Young Adult Section have been. in Lahaina, and his employees donated great treasures of a free society, & I am EVERY LITTLE a total of $9,624.00 to Lahaina Public fortunate to hold one here. My thanks Michael Northrop STEP Library and Hana Public and School for all your services that reach across GENTLEMEN Hawaii actor Jason Library ($4,812 to each library). In ad- the state & enrich us all.” - Mountain (Gr. 9-12) When from front page Tam is featured in dition, more than $1,275 was donated View (Big Island) patron three teenaged boys Furlough Plan this documentary to these libraries based on a $1.00 • “This donation is meant for the suspect that their “Although the Memorandum of of real-life danc- contribution for every “Aloha Mixed Waimea Library in Waimea, . My English teacher is agreement between the State and the Madeleine Buchanan, Lahaina Public ers as they struggle Plate” sold during the month of October. nd siblings and I spent many hours there responsible for their HGEA allowed for up to 18 furlough Library Branch Manager (2 from right), through auditions • A Mah Jong group that meets ev- in the cool comfort of this special Li- friend’s disappear- days in FY 2010 and up to 24 furlough holds a check for $4,812 presented by Old in hopes of being ery Sunday at Makawao Public Library Lahaina Luau and Aloha Mixed Plate’s brary. It promoted our Love of reading. ance, they must days in FY 2011, HSPLS proposed 15 selected to perform in the Broadway donated $172.50 to the Library to help Sarah Lake (far right), accompanied by fel- Mahalo!” - Waimea (Kauai) patron navigate a maze of days to preserve as many working days revival of A Chorus Line. The film also keep it open. The group, comprised low employees, from left, Margo Gill, Malia assorted clues, fraying friendships, for our staff and public service days for compares and contrasts the original mostly of senior citizens, includes Kauila, and owner Michael Moore. Patrons are invited to make a violence, and Dostoevsky’s “Crime and our patrons as possible,” said State Li- musical with the current rendition and some library patrons, and each time tax-deductible monetary donation to Punishment” before learning the truth. brarian Richard Burns. “After carefully provides an account of the history. that they come to play, the members face of severe cutbacks . . . Keep up the their local library – checks may be evaluating the overall effects on our put a quarter in a big piggy bank. At the good work! - Two Honolulu patrons made payable to the Hawaii State Gayle Forman system, our staff and our patrons, we JOHN BURNS: end of each year, the group counts the • “My children . . . and I raised Public Library System, designating the IF I STAY believe that furloughs on Wednesdays THE MAN AND money collected and decides on whom the money doing a bake sale for 2 local library on the check memo line. (Gr. 9-12) Mia, a will allow us to provide the best pos- HIS TIMES to make a donation to. weeks at Wahiawa General Hospi- Contributions will be used to support 17-year-old gifted sible public service for all our patrons In commemoration • “The library has always been tal Medical-Surgical Dept. where I the operations of the Hawaii State cellist, considers across the state.” of the 50th Anniver- there for me when I needed it so I work as a staff nurse full time. I’m a Public Library System such as purchas- whether to live with HSPLS Administrators are sched- sary of Hawaii’s would like to be there for it when it single parent and I wanted to teach my ing library materials, providing funds her grief or join her uled to negotiate with the HGEA a Sup- Statehood, this needs me. Thank you for being a won- children the importance of helping our for core services and programs, and family in death while plemental Agreement for the furlough inspirational 2000 television documen- derful resource center. You are (that community and people who are in need. for other operational expenses. Dona- she is in a coma fol- schedule. Once approved, a calendar tary has been updated and released in a is, all libraries) are probably the only My children also learned the value of tions may also be mailed to: Office lowing an automo- that lists the scheduled Wednesday special Statehood Anniversary Com- major institution in the USA that has hard work and money. But I think most of the State Librarian, Administrative bile accident that killed her parents and closings will be posted on the HSPLS memorative Edition DVD by EMME, always been a force for good.” of all, we as a family were able to do Services Branch, 44 Merchant Street, younger brother. website (www.librarieshawaii.org). Inc. A tribute is paid to former Hawaii - A grateful patron something that we believed in. We en- Honolulu, HI 96813. Governor John A. Burns, who was con- • “Enclosed is my check to be joyed going to Mililani Public Library Collection totals are posted each Francisco X. Stork sidered the “architect” of the Hawaii shared with the Main Branch, Aina because (of) its location and convenient week on the HSPLS website: www.li- MARCELO Statehood Bill. There are remembranc- Haina and Kailua Public Libraries. I hours. My children love to read and I brarieshawaii.org. The Friends of the Li- IN THE REAL es of Governor Burns by former Gover- used the Main Branch as a Junior and particularly enjoy renting the DVD for brary of Hawaii is able to accept credit WORLD nors George Ariyoshi and Benjamin Senior High Student. I loved the Court- one dollar per week. It’s such a good card donations to their campaign either (Gr. 9-12) Marcelo Cayetano, U. S. Senator Daniel Inouye, yard and wandering the fiction stacks. I deal! We hope that our public libraries over the phone or at their website, www. Sandoval, a 17-year- former Bishop Estate Trustee Matsuo visited the Aina Haina Branch as a re- will remain open for years to come. friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org, which old boy who is on Takabuki, and more. turned resident of the valley after many - Mililani Public Library patron also updates donation totals regularly. the high-functioning years away. The end of the autistic spectrum, faces new KNOWING Branch was opened challenges, including romance and By Sally Walstrum, Librarian, Hawaii State Nicolas Cage stars the year I gradu- Former Hawaii Governor Ben Cayeta- injustice, when he goes to work for his Library-Art, Music, Recreation Section no (left) makes a point during a panel as a college profes- ated from Kalani father in the mailroom of a corporate discussion about his best-seller book sor who opens a time High School! And “Ben: A Memoir, From Street Kid to law firm. DISNEYNATURE capsule that has been for Kailua Public Governor” at the Hawaii State Library EARTH dug up at his son’s Library-kudos on October 10. The program, which Brent Hartinger A documentary from celebrated Filipino-American History school. In it are some to the wonderful PROJECT SWEET Disney that tells the Month, also featured from left, Waipa- chillingly-accurate folks who currently LIFE remarkable story of hu High School juniors Sheryl-Ann predictions of disaster. Most of these make up the staff! Miguel and Ramilyn Gonzales; Helen (Gr. 6-9) When their three animal families events have already happened, but he I appreciate the Nagtalon-Miller, a founding member of fathers insist that on a journey across Filipino-American Historical Society; must uncover the details of the next dedication at all they get summer our planet - polar and attorney Wilfredo Tungol of the disasters in hopes of preventing them. the branches, in the jobs, three 15-year- bears, elephants, and law firm Smith Himmellman.