4 • Holo I Mua • November 2011 Fall Children’s Programs, project led by Learning Disabilities from front page Association of Hawaii, 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, Hawaii State Library- 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 Oahu 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 Moanalua 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 (Kauai; 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 Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 librarian at Kalihi-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 Waikiki-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, Maui, 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.