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MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the Memorial Day 2013 Holiday, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27. The following libraries will be open on these days: * Thursday, May 23 – Kealakekua Public Library (323-7585) * Friday, May 24 – Aiea Public Library (483-7333), Hawaii Kai Public Library (397-5833), [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE When this adventurous pup slips away, Kayla and her grandfather won’t give up the search in a new book by a Big Island author. “A timeless story has the power to captivate the heart of both young and old. Taking a tale, no pun intended, and turning it into a teachable moment is [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Independent Book Publishers Association (IPBA) — the largest not-for-profit trade group in the U.S. book industry — recognizes excellence and innovation in independent publishing with its annual Benjamin Franklin Awards, named in honor of America’s most cherished publisher/printer. IBPA named ‘Daughters of Fire,’ written by Tom Peek of Volcano and published by [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE Sixteen libraries will offer readers free comic books on Saturday, May 4 in celebration of the 12th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day. Library patrons showing their valid Hawaii State Public Library System card will receive a special free comic book, while supplies last. Participating libraries’ local Friends groups, Jelly’s the Original, and [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE All public libraries will be closed Friday, March 29 in observance of the Good Friday 2013 Holiday and Sunday, March 31 for Easter. Twenty-two libraries will be open Saturday, March 30: Oahu – Aina Haina Public Library, Hawaii State Library, Kailua Public Library, Kalihi-Palama Public Library, Kapolei Public Library, Manoa Public Library, McCully-Moiliili [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE In celebration of National Library Week 2013 (April 14 – 20), Hawaii’s public libraries will offer an array of free culturally-enriching programs featuring noted storytellers and performing artists through the month. National Library Week is a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. “Communities Matter at your Library” is [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the Presidents Day 2013 Holiday, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday, Feb. 16 through Monday, Feb. 18. — Find out more: www.librarieshawaii.org

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii State Public Library System’s (HSPLS) website is now up and running after being offline since yesterday due to technical difficulties. The System’s Electronic Support Services Section staff has restored the domain name and all connections, functions and operations are running normally. “We would like to thank our library patrons and the [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE The traditional Hawaiian art of “kakau” (tattooing) all but disappeared in the 1800’s, under missionary influence. However, thanks to writers and artists like P.F. ‘Ski’ Kwiatkowski and Tom Oo Mehau, their imagery and legacy have been preserved for future generations. Kwiatkowski first self-published “The Hawaiian Tattoo” in 1996. The new edition, by Mutual [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE All public libraries will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday. Twelve libraries will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 22: * Aina Haina Public Library * Hanapepe Public Library (Kauai) * Hilo Public Library (Big Island) * Kahului Public Library (Maui) * Kailua-Kona Public Library (Big [...]

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* Cacy & Kiara and the Curse of the Kii written and illustrated by Roy Chang Finally, an action-adventure chapter book for Hawaii’s kids ages 9 and up. Complete with more than 60 manga-style illustrations, featuring two female main characters, the story takes readers on an imaginative, adventurous ride on the Island of Hawaii. Cacy [...]

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MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, all public libraries will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012 and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. On Christmas Eve (Monday, Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve (Monday, Dec. 31), all libraries will close at 5 p.m. Pahala Public & School Library will adjust its [...]

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