4 • Holo I Mua • October 2012 Libraries Celebrate Anniversaries: aialua Public Library celebrated its 85th Anniversary on September 15 at onokaa Public Library, located the Waialua Bandstand in the Park, across the street from the Library. Gov- at 45-3380 Mamane Street on ernor Neil Abercrombie, State and City officials, State Librarian Richard the Big Island, celebrated its Hawaii State Public Library System October 2012 W Burns, H 75th Anniversary on August 23. and more than More than 100 people attend the fes- Award-winning Master Storytellers 400 people at- tive event that featured entertainment tended the free by award-winning slack key guitarist event. In his John Keawe, and Gary Washburn and Star Wars Reads will be Featured at Libraries opening remarks, Elizabeth Sekona of the Honokaa High ward-winning master storytellers Robert Governor Aber- School Jazz Ensemble. The current Day at Six Libraries Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang, crombie praised Library opened on June 5, 1937 and who have performed at the inaugural the Waialua is a “plantation style” building with n celebration celebrations for both President Bill Public Library a fireplace. Honokaa Public Library of the first Clinton and President Barack and emphasized Branch Manager Tahirih Foster (center) annual Star A Obama and at the John F. Kennedy that a free public received a certificate from State Rep. Wars Reads Center for the Performing Arts in library system is Mark Nakashima (right) on behalf of Day, six public I Washington D.C., will be the featured among the four the Hawaii State Legislature, congratu- libraries in Hawaii artist at selected public libraries during cornerstones of democracy, along with the right to vote, the right to sue the king lating the will present special the months of October and November and the right to a jury of one’s peers. From left to right: Event Emcee Kathleen Library programs and ac- in celebration of Teen Read Week Pahinui, State Librarian Richard Burns, Sen. Donovan Delacruz, Library Branch on its tivities on Saturday, (October 14-20). Manager Tim Littlejohn, Gov. Neil Abercrombie, North Shore Neighborhood mile- October 6. The public is invited to As members of Eth-Noh-Tec, a kinetic Board Chairman Michael stone attend this free event. Asian American Story Theater company based Lyons, Rep. Gil Riv- achieve- See Stars Wars, page 2 in San Francisco, they will perform “Asian iere, and Honolulu City ment. Treasure Bag,” modern and traditional folktales Council Chairman Ernie Stacie from Asia through the spoken word, theater, Martin. Kanno (left), dance and music. They have won the Circle of HSPLS Public Libraries Branch Direc- Oct. 7 – Children and Youth Day, 10 Excellence Award from the National alt Lake-Moanalua tor, represented the Library System at a.m.-3 p.m., State Capitol District. HSPLS Storytelling Network and the Parent’s will participate in this special event featur- Public Library, the celebration. Choice Award for DVD and CDs. HSPLS Receives $67,422 located at 3225 Salt ing booths, games and other activities, In addition, various public librar- food and fun for children and their families. in Tax Refund Donations Lake Boulevard, ies will feature artists from the UH- S awaii’s public libraries celebrated its 20th An- Oct. 20, 11:45 a.m. – “Honolulu Town- Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide received $67,422 in tax refund niversary on August 29. The Wholesome Town,” Hawaii State Cultural Extension Program including donations from January More than 300 people Library, First Floor Reading Room. Laura contemporary Hawaiian dance com- Ruby and Ross Stephenson will discuss through June of this year as attended the gala event that featured a pany Huliau, led by artistic director H the recreational and charitable aspects of thousands of taxpayers continued lion dance performed by the Wai Ngai Holo I Mua (move forward, advance) and Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, is published monthly by the community life in Old Honolulu. Suitable to demonstrate their support for the Lion Dance Association, entertainment LIBRARY TOONS! Hawaii State Public Library System for ages 12 and older. Contact the Library who will bring to life Hawaiian rituals, Hawaii State Public Library System by the Salt Lake Seniors and student By Jerry Goff, Librarian, Kaneohe Public Library Library Development Services if a sign language interpreter or other myths, and legends of Hawaii and its 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 (HSPLS) by donating a portion of dancers from Halau Na Maka o’ka Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 special accommodation is needed. For rich culture; storyteller Ben Moffat; their 2012 tax refunds to the HSPLS Laua’e, and artist Allen Tsukamoto’s Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882 more information, please call the Library’s mask maker Yuki Shiroma; and the Special Fund. Website: www.librarieshawaii.org Hawaii & Pacific Section at 586-3535. “Fish Doodles” artwork demonstration Richard Burns, State Librarian Galliard String Quartet and Spring “Mahalo nui loa to all those for keiki. Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Paul H. Mark, Editor Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Aina Wind Quintet from Chamber Music who have contributed to Hawaii’s Board of Education: th public libraries through this annual Library Branch Manager Duane Wenzel For info. visit: www.hawaiiboe.net Haina Public Library’s 50 Anniversary Hawaii. (3rd from left) received a Hawaii State Celebration. For more information, call Teen Read Week is an annual lit- donation program,” said State Don Horner, chairperson the Library at 377-2456. Librarian Richard Burns. “Your Legislature certificate congratulating Keith Amemiya eracy initiative created by the American continued kokua will allow HSPLS the Library on its milestone achieve- Nancy Budd All public libraries will be closed to ob- Library Association for teens, their Charlene Cuaresma to purchase books and other nd serve the following holidays: parents, librarians, and others. Librar- ment from Sen. Glenn Wakai (2 from Brian DeLima materials that will benefit our library Kim Gennaula Nov. 6 – General Election Day ies will host free programs focusing on left), Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Sen. Donna patrons of all ages.” Wesley Lo Nov. 12 – Veterans Day Holiday. Librar- this year’s theme – “It Came from the Mercado Kim, and Rep. Aaron Johan- Cheryl Kauhane Lupenui ies will be closed Nov. 9-11 or Nov. 10-12; Since January 2005, Hawaii son. State Librarian Richard Burns (far Jim Williams Library!” – which encourages teens to Wait a minute. This isn’t about Danicia Honda, visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call your taxpayers have donated $634,370 left) joined Wenzel and the legislators painting at all! student representative local library for more information. to the HSPLS Special Fund. for the photo. Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Day Holiday See Teen Read Week programs, page 2 2 • Holo I Mua • October 2012 Holo I Mua • October 2012 • 3 The dates of the program series are: McCully-Moiliili Public Library (ph. Blogging experts demonstrate how to Civil War and October 3, 17, November 7, 28, and De- 973-1099); Mililani Public Library blog with quality and flair, and attract We Love our cember 5 and 19. The NEH, ALA, and (ph. 627-7470); Princeville Public millions of readers to your blog. Emancipation the Hawaii Council for the Humanities Library (ph. 826-4310). Volunteers! are sponsoring the six-part series which Star Wars Reads Day is a national Clayton M. Kapolei Library will Observe the is suggested for ages 14 and older. event that celebrates reading and the Christensen n Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, a total of 150th Anniversaries A special traveling exhibit - “Civil popular “Star Wars” movie series cre- HOW WILL YOU 2,130 volunteers (adults and youth) Check out electronic books, digital War 150: Exploring the War and Its ated by George Lucas. The event was MEASURE YOUR contributed 68,274.50 hours to 49 th audiobooks, and music from home or o commemorate the 150 anniver- Meaning through the Words of Those created by Lucasfilm and its publishing LIFE? I public libraries and three support while you’re in line at the movies. The saries of the Civil War and Eman- Who Lived It”- will culminate the pro- partners – Abrams, Chronicle Books, (digital audiobook) offices of the Hawaii State Public Li- Hawaii State Public Library System cipation, Kapolei Public Library gram series at the Library from January Dark Horse, Del Rey, DK Publishing, The author offers a brary System (HSPLS). These statistics (HSPLS) has an OverDrive e-collection T will present “Making Sense of the 28 through February 14, 2013. The ex- Random House Audio, Scholastic, series of guidelines for are the results of the FY 2012 HSPLS for every taste –all free! Visit www. American Civil War,” a free public hibit is available for viewing when the Titan Magazines and Workman. This finding meaning and happiness in one’s Annual Volunteer Survey, and represent librarieshawaii.org: under “Books, reading and discussion program series, Library is open, and made possible by a is the first time a group of publishers career and in personal relationships. a two percent increase over the num- Articles, & Media” select “eBooks, on selected Wednesdays from October 3 major grant from the National Endow- has worked together on such a massive ber of volunteers in 2011. Among the Digital Audio and Music.” Here are through December 19 at 6:30 p.m. ment for the Humanities in partnership event. CHOPIN: various duties that library volunteers some samples: Justin W. Vance, an with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of This event is suitable for all 21 NOCTURNES perform are book cleaning, book mend- Assistant Professor of American History and the Library of ages. Please call the hosting libraries (OverDrive Music) ing, book shelving, clerical assistance, Alan Bennett & others American and Civil War America.