Posted on May 19, 2014. Tags: chris mckinney, rudy puana, the red-headed hawaiian
MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii’s most prolific author (The Tattoo, The Queen of Tears, Bolohead Row, Mililani Mauka, Boi No Good) comes through again with a ground-breaking work: this time in the non-fiction memoir genre, to tell the story of his boyhood friend Rudy Puana. Rudy’s story, one of overcoming adversity in childhood and youth, delivers an […]
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Posted on April 9, 2014. Tags: arcadia publishing, images of america, k.m. valentine
MEDIA RELEASE The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Hilo from local author K.M. Valentine. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories from the second largest city in Hawaii. This pictorial history chronicles the history of Hilo and how it became the seat of government for the […]
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Posted on December 17, 2013. Tags: hawaii state public library system, mango languages, zinio
MEDIA RELEASE In celebration of the holiday season and in the spirit of giving, 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: HSPLS Mobile Netbook […]
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Posted on November 25, 2013. Tags: brenda mcconnell, joy vogelgesang, keauhou shopping center, kona stories
MEDIA RELEASE Kona Stories book store in Keauhou Shopping Center is celebrating its 7th year in business as Kona’s local independently owned bookstore Nov. 30. The celebration will last all day with free dessert and sangria, free holiday photos with the Grinch 1-3 p.m. Kona Stories is owned by Joy Vogelgesang and Brenda McConnell. Both […]
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Posted on October 5, 2013. Tags: beachhouse publishing, jing jing tsong, up in the hawaiian sky
MEDIA RELEASE BeachHouse announces a new board book for kids ages 0-3, written by Lavonne Leong and illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong. What happens when the rising sun invites you to come along, too? Journey up, up, up into the Hawaiian sky with the sun as your guide, meeting birds and bees, flying over treetops […]
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Posted on October 5, 2013. Tags: hawaii state public library system
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) has announced Susan Nakata, Director of the Library Development Services Section (LDSS) as the 2013 Manager of the Year and the Telephone Reference & Information Unit (HSL-TRIN) at the Hawaii State Library as the Team of the Year Award winners for 2013. Under Nakata’s exceptional leadership, […]
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Posted on October 5, 2013. Tags: hawaii's new best local desserts, jean watanabe hee, mutual publishing
MEDIA RELEASE Back by popular demand, cookbook author Jean Watanabe Hee has collected 150 new mouth-watering, delectable desserts that have been passed on by friends and family, handed down from generation to generation, and shared at potlucks, picnics, and celebrations. This is her eighth book in the Hawaii’s Best series of cookbooks that have delighted […]
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Posted on October 1, 2013. Tags: community book club, hpa, jaime johnson, lois inman
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii Preparatory Academy Community Book Club hosts its first meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.3, in the Dyer Memorial Library, Upper Campus. Community Book Club meetings are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and participants are invited to bring a snack to share. Lois Inman, Dyer Memorial […]
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Posted on August 30, 2013. Tags: hawaii state public library, labor day 2013
MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the Labor Day 2013 Holiday, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2. Four libraries normally closed on Fridays will be open Friday, Aug. 30: Aiea Public Library, Hawaii Kai Public Library, Liliha Public Library, and Makawao Public Library. In addition, Kealakekua Public Library, normally […]
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Posted on August 19, 2013. Tags: aids, gavin Harrison, group of hope, hiv, Petals and blood, woza moya
GavinHarrison: ‘What I’m endeavoring to point to in the book is the Fundamental Ground where there is no division in a world that is so divided’
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Posted on August 8, 2013. Tags: h douglas pratt, mutual publishing, pocket guide to hawaii's birds
MEDIA RELEASE A Pocket Guide to Hawaii’s Birds has been Hawaii’s best-selling, must-have guide book for birders since its first release in 1996. It is now being re-released as a new edition complete with more than 340 new photographs. One-hundred and fifty-six species are illustrated — from the Koloa (Hawaiian Duck) to the Elepaio, to […]
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Posted on June 15, 2013. Tags: Federal Library Services and Technology Act, feedback, Hawaii Public Libraries
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) wants your opinions! Â The 2013 HSPLS Customer Satisfaction Survey will be conducted to obtain feedback from library users about our collections and services from June 17 through July 31 on www.librarieshawaii.org. This survey will help HSPLS identify areas where it can improve its services and better […]
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Posted on June 6, 2013. Tags: public library, summer reading program
MEDIA RELEASE Readers of all ages are invited to participate in the 2013 Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) Summer Reading Programs which will be conducted through July 6. Contact your local public library for starting dates and guidelines for the free five-week programs. Participants who visit their local library and read at least one […]
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Posted on June 1, 2013. Tags: public library
MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii State Public Library System’s (HSPLS) patron database will undergo a purge of inactive accounts Monday, June 3. Removing these accounts will provide an updated, more accurate database for our business and management uses. Inactive accounts are accounts with expired library cards and: * No borrowed library material in the past five […]
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