In celebration of the 2011 Summer Reading Programs, Kahului Public Library
will host John Keawe, an award-winning songwriter and slack-key guitarist,
in “A Tribute to Slack Key” on Thursday, May 26 at 2 p.m. Admission is free.
Keawe is a multiple Na Hoku Hanohano and Hawaii Music awards recipient and a
contributing artist on Hawaii’s first Grammy Award in 2005. His performance
will offer a tribute to the slack key style, featuring selections from the
work of Raymond Kane, Leonard Quan, and many more.
This 45-minute performance is recommended for ages 5 and older. Please
contact the library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or
other special accommodation is needed.
The 2011 HSPLS Summer Reading Programs have a record number of sponsors this
year, including the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Marriott Resorts
Hawaii, Ko Olina Resort & Marina, Meadow Gold Dairies, HMS Host, Hansen
Distribution Group, ING Foundation, Armstrong Produce, Bowman Connectivity
Solutions, Inc., Girard’s Dressing, Roberts Hawaii Tours, Toshiba Business
Solutions, DFS Hawaii, NFL Charities, First Hawaiian Bank, Aloha United Way,
and The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
Kahului Public Library will conduct the Summer Reading Programs for
children, teens and adults from May 31 to July 1. All programs and events
are free; contact the library for details.
Kahului Public Library is located at 90 School Street. For more information,
please call the Library at 873-3097.
