Upcoming Events
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Wed 12-21-2016, 2:00 pm
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Thu 12-22-2016, 10:30 am
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Sat 12-24-2016 (All day)
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Thu 12-29-2016, 10:30 am
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Sat 12-31-2016 (All day)
New Acquistions
Check out the Hawaii State Library's system-wide new acquisitions (Courtesy of Wowbrary).
New York Times Books
- 57 Years Later, Even the Library Had Stopped Counting the Fines
- With Comic Book, Celebrities Pay Tribute to Orlando Victims
- Forget ‘Pat the Bunny.’ My Child Is Reading Hemingway.
- Books of The Times: Review: ‘Debriefing the President’ Tears Into the C.I.A.
- On Work: When a Writing Opportunity Knocks, Answer
- Paperback Row
- The Shortlist: Essays
- Inside The New York Times Book Review Podcast: Inside The New York Times Book Review: Michael Lewis and Arianna Huffington
- Children’s Books: Two New Chapter Books for Rookie Readers
- Children’s Books: Four Exceptional Picture Books Bring On the Snow
- Roving Eye: After Brexit, Will the Novel Suffer?
- Crime: The Best and Latest in Crime Fiction
- Fiction: A Historical Novel Recounts the Agony of Queen Anne
- Fiction: Edward Hoagland’s New Novel Draws on His Own Blindness
- Nonfiction: Siri Hustvedt Views the Human Condition Through Art and Science
- Nonfiction: A New History Looks at a Time When Europe Came Together
- The Story Behind This Week’s Best Sellers
- Letters to the Editor
- Fiction: A Novel of Infidelity in a Fast-Changing India
- Nonfiction: The Conquerers: A New 19th-Century History Focuses on American Imperialism
An educational and inspirational presentation by B.E.A.C.H. Co-Founder Suzanne Frazer on the issue of plastic in our environment and how it is both harmful to our health as well as marine life. Learn about chemicals in plastic, the impacts of marine debris on marine life and what simple steps you can take to protect your health as well as the environment. In conjunction of the presentation, the library is also hosting an art display by the students of Hahaione School about marine debris awareness, available now through April 28.
Free Comic Book Day is here again! On Saturday, May 7, come over and show us your library card to get a free comic book. Limit ONE per person, while supplies last. Selected titles are suitable for toddlers through teens. As in previous years, costumed Star Wars characters from Rebel Legion Hawaii and Oahu FanForce will make a special appearance to take pictures, sign comic books, and chat with fans from 10 a.m. to noon. Don't forget to bring your camera! Big thanks to Rebel Legion Hawaii, Oahu FanForce, Jelly's the Original Collector Maniacs, and Friends of the Library of Hawaii for their support!
Great News! Aina Haina Library is one of the libraries to receive photovoltaic system installation starting in March 2011. Reroofing will precedes installation of the solar panels. Construction is expected to complete in late June. Please pardon the noise during construction!
The entire public library system experienced unexpected closure yesterday as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Governor issued a press release stating that only essential (disaster relief) workers should report to work. This keeps the roads clear and allows crews to try to clear up any tsunami damage as well as handle any other emergencies. The scheduled AARP tax help was canceled. We have also adjusted the material check-in dates and other related charges. Thank you for your understanding.
IRS delays processing of some taxpayer returns until February 14, 2011. Both paper and electronically filed returns containing the following provisions cannot be filed with the IRS until their systems are reprogrammed on February 14, 2011: