Catch a Bug! With Bishop Museum Bug Specialist Shepherd Myers

Date and Time: Friday, June 27, 2008, 10:30 a.m.

Meet lots of interesting bugs, and learn about entomology, the study of insects, from Shepherd Myers, our famous Bug Specialist.

Niall de Burca, Irish Storyteller

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.

Enrich your child’s imagination with stories told by an Irish storyteller. Raised on the west coast of Ireland, and now living in Dublin, Niall de Burca shares his stories with children of all ages. He is recognized as one of Ireland’s finest traditional storytellers.

U. S. Army Strings Trio Concert

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 17 at 1 p.m.

In celebration of the 2008 HSPLS Summer Reading Programs, the U. S. Army Strings Trio, a premier ensemble of the U. S. Armed Forces, will perform a free concert at Aina Haina Public Library.

Members of the U. S. Army Strings Trio will include: SFC Krista Smith, violin; SSG Anjali Lind, viola; and MSG Charlotte Roberts, cello. The trio is scheduled to perform ‘Serenade’ by Beethoven and Dohnanyi’s ‘Serenade.’ The U. S. Army Strings Trio, which is part of the United States Army Band in Washington, D.C., provides a musical backdrop for significant official functions as well as public performances. They perform regularly in some of the United States’ premier venues for the President, members of Congress and visiting dignitaries.

This one-hour concert is suitable for all ages. Call the library two weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed. The program schedule is subject to change.

iRead Webcomics! The New Frontier of Comics

Date and Time: Saturday, June 14; 1:00 p.m.

iRead Webcomics! The New Frontier of Comics (In Celebration of the 2008 Teen Summer Reading Program)

Web comic artists Audra Furuichi and Scott Yoshinaga are the creators of nemu’nemu, a popular family-friendly comic featuring the adventures of Nemu and Anpan, and their owners Anise and Kana. They will provide a visual demonstration on the basics and process of professional comic creation.

About the artists: Audra Furuichi garnered the attention of famed cartoonist, Charles Schulz who personally chose her comic strip, entitled “CultureSHOCK!”, for the prestigious 1999 Scripps-Howard Charles M. Schulz College Cartooning Award. Furuichi has worked in ~siforniaa s a colorist for Marvel Comics and Antarctic Press.

Scott Yoshinaga has worked as a freelance graphic artist until he began a web designlhosting business. In 1998, he worked at a Honolulu newspaper for several years as the website manager.

Program is recommended for ages 12 and up. This free 45-minute program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawaii and the National Football League Charities. Program schedules are subject to change. Please contact the library at least two weeks in advance if you need a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations.

Sing along with Uncle Wayne

Date and Time: Thursday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.

Our favorite singer is back to kickoff our 2008 Summer Reading Program! It is guaranteed to make you stand up and sing.

Preparing for SAT

Date and Time: Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 1:00 pm.

“Preparing for SAT” is a seminar conducted by Karen Figueroa, a professional SAT instructor and founder of Solutions Test Prep. This one and a half hour program is recommended for all sophomores, juniors and their parents, or anyone who needs to start planning and preparing for the SATs.

Karen Figueroa is an experienced instructor and speaker and has successfully conducted SSAT, SAT, and GRE classes since 1994 in Central Florida. She conducts informational sessions for the local public and private schools in her area.

Summer Reading Programs for children, teens and adults!

Registration: June 3-7

Summer Reading Program period: June 10-July 12

Sign up for the programs during the registration week, June 3-7, or at any time during the duration of the 5-week Summer Reading Programs, June 10-July 12. Read one or more books each week, record it in your reading log, and receive a free prize every week (adults receive a prize at the end of the 5 weeks), while supplies last!