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Storyteller Moffat at Mountain View library

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Ben Moffat

National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide – is the perfect time to discover how worlds connect at your library.

This year, National Library Week will be from April 12-18, and public libraries statewide will host special free programs throughout the month in celebration. The American Library Association selects the theme for this special week, and for 2009 they have chosen “Worlds connect @ your library.”

Hawaii’s public libraries will offer programs featuring popular storytellers and performing artists.

The Friends of the Library of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii-Manoa Outreach College, Statewide Cultural Extension Program, are sponsoring the National Library Week 2009 programs. The National Endowment for the Arts and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are providing additional funding for the featured performers.

Storyteller Ben Moffat will be featured at three selected Big Island, Maui, and Molokai public libraries from April 14-21.

Moffat, a Drama professor at Windward Community College and co-founder of Monkey Waterfall (theatre and dance company), will share stories from around the world about inspiration and creativity told in story-theatre style, using stilts, masks, movement and other surprises.

Moffat will present “Making Stories: Tales About the Creative Process” on April 16, 3 p.m. at Mountain View Public & School Library (Mountain View Elementary School campus, 968-2322)

This 45-minute program is recommended for grades 2 and older. Contact the hosting library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed.

In addition, other public libraries will host programs featuring noted local storytellers, performing artists, author talks and informational speakers. Program schedules are subject to change.

Visit the HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii.org for a current listing of National Library Week 2009 programs or call your local library to find out what programs will be offered.

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