The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) and the Korean Library Foundation (KLF) conducted a special check presentation ceremony and a demonstration of new Korean eBooks this morning (December 5) for invited dignitaries including Governor Neil Abercrombie and Consul General Walter K. Paik, who participated in the event at McCully-Moiliili Public Library.
Governor Abercrombie delivered the opening remarks and Consul General Paik (pronounced "Peck") presented a ceremonial check of $45,228.40 from the Government of the Republic of Korea to State Librarian Richard Burns. The generous grant provides 2,100 Korean eBooks, including adult fiction, non-fiction, essays, and children's books; 450 paperback books, an estimated 200 DVDs that will be added to the HSPLS Korean language collection, and office equipment and furniture for the Korean Library Foundation.
Hawaii’s Public Libraries Now Offer Four New Services
In celebration of the Holiday Season and in the Spirit of Giving, as of December 3, the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) now offers free new services to our library patrons to enhance their computer learning experience, use an app to browse the online catalog, download eMagazines, and learn how to speak Hawaiian:
Lihue Public Library will Reopen on October 24 -ADA Renovation Completed
A Blessing Ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Lihue Public Library will be conducted on Thursday, October 24 at 9 a.m. for invited legislators, local officials, and the public following the completion of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Renovation Project.
Kumu Hula Sabra Kauka from Island School will conduct the blessing and Halau Na Pua o Kamaile will present a hula performance as part of the ceremony. Email carolyn.larson@librarieshawaii.org as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed. The Library will re-open following the ceremony at about 10 a.m. and resume its regular public service schedule.
The ADA renovation project for the island's central library included the replacement of an outdated air-conditioning system, replacement of picture windows, installation of new carpeting and upgrades to interior lighting. An interim Library in the Conference Room offered limited library services and the book drop remained open for the duration of the project.
"We have been looking forward to this renovation project for a long time and are excited to see it completed," said Branch Manager Carolyn Larson. "The library did not gain additional space, but it will have a more stable environment with improved climate control, which will better protect our collections and make it more comfortable for our patrons. The upgrades to accessibility will also help us better serve Kauai's general public."
"We would like to thank our legislators for providing funding to renovate our Lihue Public Library to ensure health and safety priorities are met for our patrons and staff," said State Librarian Richard Burns. "We would also like to thank our patrons for their patience and understanding during the Library's temporary closure."
The present Lihue Public Library building located at 4344 Hardy Street was dedicated 44 years ago on August 23, 1969. The Library's public service schedule is: Monday, Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday – Closed. For information about the Library's programs and services, please call 241-3222 when it reopens.
See Exhibit by “Hawaii’s Gauguin” at Manoa Library through November
Selected artwork by Master Printmaker, Etcher and Artist John Melville Kelly, often referred to as "Hawaii's Gauguin," is currently on display at the Manoa Public Library through November 2013. The exhibit is located in the Main Lobby as well as in the Library.
Kelly has been called a legend in the island art world, and his artistic style has been compared to that of Paul Gauguin, a leading Post-Impressionist painter. His work is widely regarded as exceptionally skilled in composition as well as technique, and is on display in museums throughout the United States. Kelly's art depicts the lives and culture of the people of Hawaii from the late 1920s through the early 1960s.
This exhibit is suitable for all ages and available for viewing when the Library is open.
Manoa Public Library is located at 2716 Woodlawn Drive. For more information, please call the Library at 988-0459.
Waipahu Library Adds Saturday Hours Starting October 14
Waipahu Public Library, located at 94-275 Mokuola Street, will change its public service schedule to add Saturdays, effective the week of October 14.
The new public service schedule is in response to the community's request for Saturday library hours. The Library will be moving from a Monday through Friday to a Tuesday through Saturday schedule:
* Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
* Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* Sunday, Monday-Closed
For information about Waipahu Public Library's programs and services, please call 675-0358.
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