Friends of the Library of Hawai’i
Opening Your Door To the World-Wide Voyage!
We are pleased to announce Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) is partnering with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, as an official host to help bring community awareness to the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage of the Hōkūle’a and Hikianalia to a library near you. The goal of the voyage is to grow a global movement toward a more sustainable world. The voyage will cover 47,000 nautical miles, 85 ports, and 26 nations (including 12 of UNESCO’s Marine World Heritage sites) through June 2017.
Join us May 20th, from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Waimānalo Public & School Library for the inaugural event. From 3:00-5:00 PM there will be Activity and Education stations to include: the star compass, knot tying, map of the Worldwide Voyage, and peace flags. Stay for the Director’s Screening of the documentary film Papa Mau: The Wayfinder from 5:30-7:00 PM with Q&A with Director Nā‘ālehu Anthony.
Working with selected Public and School Libraries, PVS will provide free educational outreach programs geared to communities throughout the state. Each presentation will include a number of activity and education stations, workshops and movies. In addition, crewmembers and specialists will inspire as they share their expertise and their unique voyaging experiences.
A traveling exhibit of photos and other voyaging materials in addition to books related to subjects presented will be available at the libraries prior to and following the outreach day. The schedule is not yet confirmed. Please check back soon for more information.