Hawaii State
Public Library System

• Oahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua
• Oahu
• August 23, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Art
• 808-831-6831

Community friendly activities.

Sign up at information desk. For more information, call the information desk 831-6831.

See notice board at the library for coming activity or/and supplies to bring.

Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month that the library is open.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Oahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua
• Oahu
• August 25, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Community, Learning, Sports and fitness
• 808-831-6831

八卦內功簡介

Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health.  It balances YIN and YANG energy, while facilitating interaction with Universal energy, regenerating vitality and improving health.  Energy Bagua is based on two main components: movements of the palms and walking in circles.  It combines strength and softness, the physical and the mental.  While practicing Energy Bagua, students can grasp the balance of YIN and YANG, return to Nature, and connect with the universal energy to quickly replenish vital energy, stimulate the immune system, and improve health conditions.

OPEN SESSION EVERY SATURDAY (the library is open) 11:00 am – 12:30 Noon 

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Oahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua
• Oahu
• August 25, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Sports and fitness
• 808-831-6831

Luk Tung Kuen is a simple exercise with 36 movements. Each movement is simple to learn. Most of the movements are to the count of ten. Beginners can easily learn them with a few repeated repetitions.  The instructor will be Bill Lee, who has 25 years’ experience teaching  Luk Tung Kuen and took his first lesson from the founder, Master Ha Kinh. 

For additional information contact the library information desk at (808) 831-6831.

OPEN SESSION EVERY SATURDAY (the library is open) 1:00 – 2:00 pm 

LUK TUNG KUEN (LTK) is the Cantonese name for 3 Chinese characters – 六通拳 . It is also called LTK for short. It is a form of exercise which comprises of 36 movements involving all parts of the human body with the purpose of promoting circulation of blood and strengthening nerves and muscles. Some movements brighten the eyes, promote coordination, normalize blood pressure and improve memory. The first word “LUK” means six. Six parts of the body are the two arms, two legs, the body and the head. The second word “TUNG” means circulation. The third word “ KUEN” is fist – the LTK fist is folding your thumb into the palm of your hand and wrapping the other four fingers over the thumb. This positioning of the hand brings power and strength to the movements.

Health Benefits

It is very important not to change the sequence of the movements in order to reap the full benefit of the exercise. It is also important to remember to have the correct posture – standing tall and always returning to the upright position, hands and fingers are extended or stretched out, feet apart only as wide as your shoulders. One should call out the counts as it is beneficial to the respiratory system and also keep the momentum going. You will find that each exercise will lead to the next one as it follows the anatomy of the body – from the hand to the waist to the arms to the leg and to the head.

After the exercise, you should feel a surge of energy and become more limber. Some movements have a self-administered massage effect and can help to relax the muscles and bring relief to the nervous system. The health benefits are many.

• The controlled movement regulates the cardiac muscles which facilitates and improves blood circulation.
• The stretching of extremities tightens abdominal muscles, and improves the elasticity of the joints in your hands and fingers.
• The hand movement stimulates the acupoints which in-turn stimulates the function of the brain, heart, kidneys, shoulder, arms, fingers and central nervous system.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Oahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua
• Oahu
• August 27, 2018 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Entertainment
• 808-831-6831

The Library hosts a movie on the last Monday of the month (except on State holidays) at 2:30 p.m. in our newspaper and magazine room. This month in the Children’s Area, we will be viewing the film The Secret Life of Pets.  Max (Louis C.K.) is a spoiled terrier who enjoys a comfortable life in a New York building until his owner adopts Duke, a giant and unruly canine. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and wind up in a truck that’s bound for the pound. Luckily, a rebellious bunny named Snowball swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who’ve done them wrong.

 For more information contact the library at 831-6831. Program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. 

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Oahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua
• Oahu
• September 6, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Art, Learning
• 808-831-6831

Theme given, self-directed. Sign up at information desk. Bring your own supplies. Contact the library for information and supply list: 831-6831

The first Thursday of every month that the library is open.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Oahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua
• Oahu
• September 7, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Storytime (for kids)
• 808-831-6831

Creating life-long readers begins at a young age.  These 20-30 minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities that are designed to get kids ready to read. Children under 5 years old are encouraged to engage with the stories, and activities, and their grownups to participate in the program along with the children. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Oahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua
• Oahu
• September 19, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Entertainment, Learning
• 808-831-6831

Join the Children’s Librarian for our monthly Lego Club. This occurs on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. No sign-in required. Kids are welcome to do free play or participate in the monthly theme challenge.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Oahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua
• Oahu
• September 20, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Culture, Entertainment
• 808-831-6831

Hanafuda: traditional card game.

The third Thursday of every month that the library is open.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Oahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua
• September 24, 2018 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Entertainment
• 808-831-6831

The Library hosts a movie on the last Monday of the month (except on State holidays) at 2:30 p.m. in our newspaper and magazine room. For more information contact the library at 831-6831. Program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. 

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.