The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) will perform an upgrade to its Smart Access Management (SAM) Internet reservation system in eight Oahu public libraries beginning Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3.  The computers at the following Oahu libraries: Aina Haina, McCully-Moiliili, Waialua, Ewa Beach, Kalihi-Palama, Mililani, Pearl City, and Hawaii Kai will be unavailable for reservations beginning today through the completion of the upgrade in each library.  Walk-up sessions may or may not be available, depending on the progress of the upgrade. 

SAM is a computer-based system that allows users to reserve and register for Internet sessions in HSPLS’s 50 public libraries; it helps HSPLS maximize the use of public Internet computers and ensures equal access for our patrons. 

WHAT:

12th Annual Hula Ho‘olauna Aloha. Once again, Japan and Hawaii unite in celebration of hula. This exceptional two-day event honors hula’s traditional customs and vibrant culture. The event features a dance exhibition by Japanese and local halau at Kāhala Mall, as well as a dance competition among visiting Japanese halau and a Hawaiian craft sale at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Coconut Grove. 

The public is invited to attend both events; however, seating at the hula competition is limited to participating halau and their friends and family, and local residents with a valid Hawaii state ID.

Created in 2002, the annual Hula Ho’olauna Aloha hula festival bridges Japanese and Hawaiian culture through a shared love for the hula in its birthplace. More than 500 dancers, family, friends and hula enthusiasts are expected to attend this year's event.

WHERE / WHEN:

Information provided by Kahala Mall:

 

MARCH 23, 2013 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FRONTING MACY'S

Take an Easter Photo with Hello Kitty at Kahala Mall's Spring Photo Garden next to Macy's on Saturday, March 23 from 12PM-2PM!

$20 Photo Packages (price includes tax)