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Greywolf’s Heroes programs at nine public libraries statewide

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Greywolf, a Native American medieval armorer, will be a featured performer for the 2015 HSPLS Children’s Summer Reading Program at nine selected public libraries on the Big Island, Kauai, Lanai and Oahu from June 17 through July 11. Admission is free.

Greywolf will present three programs “Heroes of the Classic Era,” “Women Warriors in History,” and “Cultures of the World.” With more than 20 years of weapons smithing experience, Greywolf will focus on heroes, this year’s summer reading program theme, and feature authentic handcrafted weapons and antiques, and period costumes. This 45-minute performance is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

In this year’s Children’s Summer Reading Program theme “Every Hero Has a Story,” pre-kindergarteners through 6th graders are invited to discover the “superheroes” within themselves as they read and learn about real life, fantasy and everyday heroes among us who do extraordinary things! Weekly reading incentives will include items such as school supplies, tasty treats, and a Super Hero Activity Kit for young readers to assemble Super Library-Ann, Captain Read-A-Lot and a superhero of their own creation. Free lucky drawings will also be conducted at each library for a chance to win a Back-to-School Backpack filled with handy school supplies for registered children (two prize winners per library).

Greywolf will present the following programs at these libraries:

Kauai –

  • June 17, 2 p.m. – “Women Warriors in History” at Koloa Public & School Library (tel. 742-8455)

Big Island –

  • June 23, 6:30 p.m. – “Heroes of the Classic Era” at Keaau Public & School Library (tel. 982-4281)
  • June 24, 10 a.m. – “Heroes of the Classic Era” at Mountain View Public & School Library (tel. 968-2322)
  • June 24, 6 p.m. – “Women Warriors in History” at Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library (tel. 887-6067)
  • July 1, 10:30 a.m. – “Heroes of the Classic Era” at Pahala Public & School Library (tel. 928-2015)

Oahu –

  • June 27, 10:30 a.m. -“Heroes of the Classic Era” at Aiea Public Library (tel. 483-7333)
  • July 8, 6 p.m. – “Cultures of the World” at Kaneohe Public Library (tel. 233-5676)
  • July 11, 10:30 a.m. – “Women Warriors in History” at Waipahu Public Library (tel. 675-0358)

Lanai –

  • June 30, 1:30 p.m. – “Heroes of the Classic Era” at Lanai Public & School Library (tel. 565-7920)

The event schedule is subject to change. Contact the hosting library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed.

Sponsors for the 2015 HSPLS Summer Reading Programs include the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, HEI Charitable Foundation, Meadow Gold Dairies, HMS Host, Hansen Distribution Group, DFS Hawaii, Roberts Hawaii, Toshiba Business Solutions, The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, National Football League Charities, Aloha United Way, The Islander Group, First Hawaiian Bank and local Friends Chapters.

Corporate sponsors include Hawaii Pizza Hut, McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, HouseMart Ace Hardware and HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts, HONOLULU Family, Frito-Lay of Hawaii, Starbucks Coffee Company, Wholesale Unlimited and Diamond Bakery. In addition, these programs are funded in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in Hawaii by the State Librarian.

Performing artists from the Statewide Cultural Extension Program are co-sponsored by the University of Hawaii’s Outreach College, the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information about Greywolf’s programs or about the 2015 HSPLS Children’s, Teen, or Adult Summer Reading Programs, please visit www.librarieshawaii.org/summerreading like us at www.facebook.com/HSPLSHIgov, follow us on www.twitter.com/HSPLSHIgov, or call the hosting library.

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