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Updated at 1:31 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2007

Libraries to host 'Magic of Reading' next month

By Catherine E. Toth
Advertiser Urban Honolulu Writer

Two O'ahu public libraries will host "The Magic of Reading" with magicians Wayne Watkins and Mark Kroll next month.

McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library will host the event at 10:30 a.m. July 7, Mililani Public Library at 6:30 p.m. July 18.

The 45-minute program will feature magic, puppetry, comedy and audience participation to explore topics such as decision-making, reading, self-esteem and safety issues. It's suitable for children 5 and older.

The event is part of the Children's Summer Reading Program with the Hawai'i State Public Library System.

If a sign-language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed, contact the hosting library at least seven to 10 days prior to the event.

For more information, call McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library at 973-1099 or the Mililani Public Library at 627-7470. Visit www.librarieshawaii.org.

Reach Catherine E. Toth at 954-0664 or ctoth@honoluluadvertiser.com. Read her blog, The Daily Dish, at blogs.honoluluadvertiser.com.