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MANOA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Work has officially started on a new Manoa Public Library following a ground
breaking ceremony on Saturday, October 17. The current library, located at 2716
Woodlawn Drive, was recently demolished, and a new "green" Manoa Public Library
will be built on the site.
The estimated completion date for the project is
winter 2011. The new Manoa Public Library will seek
LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) Silver Certification and will include many "green"
design components.
The $10.3 million, 13,000-square-foot Library will double the
area for library materials, provide twice the number of parking stalls, and will
include a children's room, meeting room, and a larger staff work area.
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PUBLIC
HEARINGS ON HSPLS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Governor Linda Lingle has authorized the Board of Education (BOE) to conduct a
public hearing for proposed Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS)
Administrative Rule changes. The BOE will conduct the public hearing on:
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Queen Liliuokalani Building
Board of Education Board Room
1390 Miller Street, Room 404, Honolulu
All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to submit data, views
or arguments, orally or in writing, on the proposals to the administrative rules
at the time of the public hearing. Persons wishing to submit written testimony
are requested to submit at least one copy of their written testimony at the time
of their presentation. For guidelines on presenting public testimony to the
Board of Education, please visit
http://info.boe.k12.hi.us/Info_Site/Public_Hearing.html.
Others who are unable to speak at a public hearing are encouraged to submit
their written testimony to the Office of the Board of Education at P.O. Box
2360, Honolulu, HI 96804, fax (808) 586-3433, or submit online at
http://www.boe.k12.hi.us/. All testimonies must be received no later than March
18, 2010.
Persons requiring special assistance or services such as a sign language
interpreter, should call 586-3349 or via relay, at least ten business days
before the public hearing.
 FURLOUGH
DAYS WILL BEGIN ON DECEMBER 16, 2009
The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) has completed negotiations
with the Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) on a Supplemental
Agreement for the Fiscal Biennium (2009-2011). The Hawaii State Public Library
System is immediately implementing "Furlough Days" beginning on Wednesday,
December 16.
According to the HSPLS-HGEA Supplemental Agreement, all full-time HGEA employees
within HSPLS will be placed on unpaid furlough for 15 days in fiscal year 2010
(December 1, 2009-June 30, 2010). In addition, all full-time HGEA employees
within HSPLS will be placed on unpaid furlough for 15 days in fiscal year 2011
(July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011). A schedule of these furlough days will be
announced at a later date.
Following is the schedule of Library "Furlough Days" for the remainder of fiscal
year 2010; all public libraries and administrative offices will be closed:
• December 16, 24, 31, 2009
• January 13, 27, 2010
• February 3, 10, 2010
• March 5, 12, 19, 2010
In addition, six public libraries normally closed on Fridays - Aiea, Hawaii Kai,
Kaimuki, Liliha, Manoa, and Makawao (Maui) - will be closed on March 4, 11, and
18.
• April 7, 14, 21, 2010
• May 5, 19, 2010
For more information, please contact your local library. Thank you for your
continued support!
BE A SWEETHEART--DONATE TO YOUR LIBRARY THIS
VALENTINE'S DAY!
Your library can help you prepare for Valentine's Day! Check out our hot romance
titles, love poems, popular "chick flicks" on DVDs, books on chocolates,
candy-making, and baking delectable treats. Learn how to make valentines, create
flower arrangements, compose a heartfelt marriage proposal, and plan the perfect
wedding!
Great books, DVDs, and quality library programs for all ages are made possible
through state funds, generous grants and public donations. Your assistance is
greatly appreciated to help fund library materials and future programs for all
ages. Your tax deductible donation will benefit the community by keeping your
libraries open, and by contributing towards the costs of library materials, core
services, programs, utilities, and other operational expenses.
FOR CHECK DONATIONS:
Please make a check payable to Hawaii State Public Library System, designate
your library on the check, and mail to: Office of the State Librarian,
Administrative Services Branch, 44 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
FOR CREDIT CARD DONATIONS:
Please visit the library system's non-profit partner's website:
www.friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.orgYour investment will change lives here in our community…for the better. Mahalo
nui loa!
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