Hawaii State
Public Library System

• June 7, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Get your competitive spirit ready for Liliha’s egg drop competition. At this competition, children will be asked to work in teams to design and create devices to keep raw eggs safe when they are dropped on the floor. Participants in the competition will also learn about the concepts of force, gravity, drag, and air resistance. This program is suitable for children ages 7-12.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• June 17, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Environment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Come learn about EM Bokashi, an exciting new way to compost! By fermenting rice bran or wheat bran with EM･1, you will make EM Bokashi. EM Bokashi functions as a fertilizer, feed, and fermentation base material. It can benefit agriculture, animal husbandry, and more! In this workshop, participants will make one or two small bags of EM Bokashi to take home.

This event is limited to ten people. Please stop by the reference desk or call the library (808-587-7577) to reserve your spot!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• June 27, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Art, Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

A deep love of hala spans oceans and cultures and all are invited to join us for three days of workshops by Keanahala, a community weaving program of Puʻuhonua Society, centered around learning about and participating in the entire process including harvesting, prepping and weaving.

Our first workshop will highlight caring for the pū hala, the harvesting of lau and initial stages of prep. The second day will focus on preparing lau for weaving. The final gathering will include the weaving of bookmarks, which will go perfectly with the books you borrow!

All ages are invited, but children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and space is limited to 15 people. Preference will be given to participants registering for all 3 days. To reserve your spot, please stop by the reference desk or call the library at 808-587-7577.

• June 28, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Art, Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

A deep love of hala spans oceans and cultures and all are invited to join us for three days of workshops by Keanahala, a community weaving program of Puʻuhonua Society, centered around learning about and participating in the entire process including harvesting, prepping and weaving.

Our first workshop will highlight caring for the pū hala, the harvesting of lau and initial stages of prep. The second day will focus on preparing lau for weaving. The final gathering will include the weaving of bookmarks, which will go perfectly with the books you borrow!

All ages are invited, but children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and space is limited to 15 people. Preference will be given to participants registering for all 3 days. To reserve your spot, please stop by the reference desk or call the library at 808-587-7577.

• June 29, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Art, Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

A deep love of hala spans oceans and cultures and all are invited to join us for three days of workshops by Keanahala, a community weaving program of Puʻuhonua Society, centered around learning about and participating in the entire process including harvesting, prepping and weaving.

Our first workshop will highlight caring for the pū hala, the harvesting of lau and initial stages of prep. The second day will focus on preparing lau for weaving. The final gathering will include the weaving of bookmarks, which will go perfectly with the books you borrow!

All ages are invited, but children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required and space is limited to 15 people. Preference will be given to participants registering for all 3 days. To reserve your spot, please stop by the reference desk or call the library at 808-587-7577.