The Hawaii State Judiciary recently donated legal resources to the Hawaii State Public Library System in an effort to increase access to justice. A collection of American Law Reports (ALR) and ALR Digest from the Third Circuit Court in Kona were donated to the Lahaina Public Library, with financial and technical assistance from the North Beach West Maui Benefit Fund. This … [Read more...] about Hawaii State Judiciary donates law books to Lahaina Public Library
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Maui to get new Holoholo Bookmobile
A new library on wheels hits the streets next month and the Hawaii State Public Library System is celebrating. State Librarian Stacey Aldrich will receive a symbolic key for the “Holoholo Bookmobile” from the Maui Friends of the Library (MFOL) at a Grand Opening and Blessing Ceremony On Sept. 10, at 10am, at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. The Holoholo Bookmobile is a $300,000, … [Read more...] about Maui to get new Holoholo Bookmobile
This Wednesday, Papa Lopaka reads from Homer’s ‘The Iliad’ at the Kihei Public Library
Robert DeVinck (aka Papa Lopaka) will be doing a dramatic reading of Homer's epic poem The Iliad at 3pm this Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Kihei Public Library. The poem, written in dactylic (or "heroic") hexameter, takes place during the final year of the Trojan War. It tells of great battles and petty manipulations by the gods. It's generally considered one of the earliest … [Read more...] about This Wednesday, Papa Lopaka reads from Homer’s ‘The Iliad’ at the Kihei Public Library
State Librarian Burns Receives Exceptional Rating
Hawaii State Librarian Richard Burns received his second consecutive “Exceptional” rating from the state Board of Education during his annual job performance evaluation in November. The “Exceptional” rank is the highest rating possible for a state librarian. In addition, Burns received commendations from then-Governor Neil Abercrombie and a resolution from the Board for his 30 … [Read more...] about State Librarian Burns Receives Exceptional Rating
This Monday, Nov. 18: Storytelling by Ann Walsh
Maui resident Ann Walsh will be talking about “How My Mother’s Etiquette Has Served Me Well” this Monday at the Makawao Public Library. She will tell poignant tales inspired by her theater background, travel and writing. Growing up in Hawaii, Walsh has dabbled in theater, poetry and performance dance. This program is recommended for adults. For special accommodations, contact … [Read more...] about This Monday, Nov. 18: Storytelling by Ann Walsh