A Hawaii Japanese New Year with Yuki-chan (book reading by Tokie Ching)

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Meeting Room

Local author Tokie Ching will read her book, “A Hawaii Japanese New Year with Yuki-chan,” and discuss Japanese New Year customs celebrated in Hawaii.

“In My Hand, I Hold a Pen…” Open Mic, hosted by Kalani Slam Poetry Club, feat. Kalani High School Slam Poetry Team

Date and Time: Saturday, December 13, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Library Meeting Room

Treat yourself to some lyrical therapy as members of the KHS Slam Poetry Team flex their wordsmith skills in this slam poetry showcase, perfect for both those in need of an introduction to the art of slam poetry and longtime fans wanting to sneak a look at up and coming student talent.

Aina Haina Library Receives Donation from Aina Haina 76 gas station and its owner, Mid Pac Petroleum

The Aina Haina Library just got an early Christmas present from its neighborhood Aina Haina 76 gas station and its owner, Mid Pac Petroleum, with a donation of $1,025 presented today at the library to the Friends of Aina Haina Library.

The Aina Haina community has been a long-time supporter of the family-operated Aina Haina 76 gas and service station and to its operators, Chad and Jen Willing. As a way to say thank you to the community for supporting its neighborhood gas and service station, Mid Pac Petroleum, who owns the station and distributes gasoline to it, donated 5 cents per gallon of gas sold at the station from October 13th to the 18th to the Friends of Aina Haina Library, resulting in $1,025.

“While we always like to think that our 76 brand operations are considered valuable and respected members of the communities in which they operate, we were simply blown away by the level of support that the Aina Haina community has shown for our dealer Chad Willing and his wife, Jen,” said Mid Pac Petroleum President Jim Yates. “We simply couldn’t let that support go unnoticed and are very pleased to show our appreciation by making this contribution to help support the beloved Aina Haina library.”

President of the Friends of Aina Haina, Lenore Johnson said, “We are very excited and appreciative of Mid Pac Petroleum and our neighborhood Aina Haina 76 station for this generous donation.”

The donation will go towards the purchase of library books and will also help support the various activities and children’s programs that the library offers to the Aina Haina community.

“Green” Holiday Crafts, with Evelyn Nakamura

Sign up now for these free earth-friendly make-and-take crafting classes.  Call 377-2456 OR sign up in person at the Reference Desk.  Materials are limited to the first twenty registrants per class.

GIFT TAGS AND CARDS (CHILDREN’S craft, suited for ages 6+)
Date and time: Wednesday, December 3, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Library Meeting Room
Use scraps of paper, cardstock, and magazine pictures to make fun, personalized note cards.

ENVELOPE GIFT BAGS (TEEN craft)
Date and time: Wednesday, December 10, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Library Meeting Room
Transform junk mail and envelopes into useful gift bags.

FUROSHIKI: ALTERNATIVE GIFT WRAPPING (SENIOR & ADULT craft)
Date and time: Saturday, December 13, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Library Meeting Room
Learn to wrap gifts of different sizes and shapes using only a fabric square.  Using and reusing a furoshiki will eliminate wrapping paper, ribbons, tapes, tissue paper, and cardboard boxes.