Hawaii State
Public Library System

• July 27, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Games
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Please join us Saturday mornings in July for friendly games of chess!

Seven boards will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

All experience levels welcome.

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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.

• July 27, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Environment, Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-831-6831

八卦內功簡介  Energy Bagua is a meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the regeneration of vitality and maintenance of health.

It’s main components are based upon movements of the palms and walking in circles.

While practicing Energy Bagua, students can grasp the balance of YIN & YANG, return to nature, and connect with the universal energy.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 27, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Feel the power of traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming by Kenny Endo and Taiko Center of the Pacific in the Library Atrium.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This is a production of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawaii.

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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.

• July 27, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

There’s a Financial Literacy Campaign in our Community, committed to educate & empower 30 million families by 2030. World System Builder believes Financial Literacy is important for
everyone; regardless of age, income, educational background or social status.

Norie Galang, RSSA, will cover the following topics at WSB’s free Financial Literacy Workshop Series:

July 27: Increase Cash Flow & Manage Debt
Aug 3: Preparing with Proper Protection
Aug 10: Your Health & Wealth
Sept 7: Understanding Asset Accumulation Strategies
Sept 14: Fulfilling Long ‐Term Goals
Sept 21: Long‐Term Care Insurance
Sept 28: Medicare
Oct 5: Social Security
Oct 12: Building Savings & Wealth
Nov 16: Estate Planning
Nov 23: College Coaching Program

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 30, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Health & Wellness, Learning, Reading programs, Writing
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Meet and talk story with author Lani Almanza, as she reads excerpts from her book, “Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star” – a powerful memoir of finding empowerment and wellness through Hawaiian culture. Her honest and inspiring account of grief and the search for higher understanding after losing her son is deeply moving. The Alaka’i Life Lessons prompt reflection, while the exercise on creating “white space” offers vital self-care. This enduring reference provides hope, understanding, and a sense of connection for all

 Be inspired by her journey in becoming an author as you embark upon your own writing activity during this program.

Sponsored by Friends of Salt Lake-Moanalua Library

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• August 1, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts!

Best suited for 2 – 5 year olds.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• August 3, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

It’s the height of Obon season and bon dances are taking place all over the islands. Join the members of the Koolau Sakura Odori Kai bon odori group for a short lesson and practice session to learn the basic movements and steps for some traditional bon dance songs.

This event is free and suitable for all ages and children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Sponsored by Friends of Salt Lake-Moanalua Library

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• August 3, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Environment, Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-831-6831

八卦內功簡介  Energy Bagua is a meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the regeneration of vitality and maintenance of health.

It’s main components are based upon movements of the palms and walking in circles.

While practicing Energy Bagua, students can grasp the balance of YIN & YANG, return to nature, and connect with the universal energy.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• August 3, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

There’s a Financial Literacy Campaign in our Community, committed to educate & empower 30 million families by 2030. World System Builder believes Financial Literacy is important for
everyone; regardless of age, income, educational background or social status.

Norie Galang, RSSA, will cover the following topics at WSB’s free Financial Literacy Workshop Series:

Aug 3: Preparing with Proper Protection
Aug 10: Your Health & Wealth
Sept 7: Understanding Asset Accumulation Strategies
Sept 14: Fulfilling Long ‐Term Goals
Sept 21: Long‐Term Care Insurance
Sept 28: Medicare
Oct 5: Social Security
Oct 12: Building Savings & Wealth
Nov 16: Estate Planning
Nov 23: College Coaching Program

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• August 5, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Join us for a LEGO challenge! We provide the LEGOs … and a challenge. No need to register, just show up!

Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.