Hawaii State
Public Library System

• Oahu – Waianae
• Oahu
• August 21, 2018 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Storytime (for kids)
• 808-697-7868

Storytime for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and activities based on early literacy research and the Every Child Ready to Read Program. Learn how talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing help get your child ready to read. This program is intended for children 0 -3 years old. 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 – Waianae
• Oahu
• August 25, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Books, Storytime (for kids)
• 808-697-7868

Enjoy weekly themed books, songs, and crafts with the whole family. Each week we discuss a new theme and read related stories. A craft based on the theme is also provided. This program is recommended for children in preschool and older but all are welcome. 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 – Waianae
• Oahu
• August 25, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Learning, Sports and fitness
• 808-697-7868

What steps can we take to live a LONG and HEALTHY life?

The average lifespan of Americans is about 80 years. With the advancement of medicine and lifestyle changes, it’s getting longer and longer. A 100-year life is not questionable anymore.

The real question is: how can we live a long, but also a healthy, happy and fulfilling life? Learn practical changes you can make in your life to live a life full of vitality, passion and purpose.

Wear socks, comfortable pants and t-shirt for interactive gentle exercises. Wheelchair, walker, and cane user friendly.

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 – Waianae
• Oahu
• September 12, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• Books, Branch book clubs
• 808-697-7868

Special Book Club event. All are Welcome!

Author Mike Malaghan will join the group to read selections from his book Picture Bride: a novel and discuss the creative process. Please join us even if you aren’t in book club or haven’t read the book yet.

About the book: A Family Saga of Hawaii’s Japanese Immigrants. From the moment we meet Haru, we fall in love with this proud girl of silk and steel. To escape being sold into prostitution in turn-of-the-century Japan, Haru takes refuge in a Buddhist temple, but happiness there is fleeting. Betrayed by her best friend, she flees to Hawaii, a strange new world where the young picture pride finds herself with a husband who doesn’t want her and surrounded by a widespread distrust of Japanese immigrants. As Haru’s marriage flourishes and then falters, she emerges as a strong-minded community leader. Having once pledged to produce sons to fight for the emperor, she dedicates herself to raising American children loyal to the Stars and Stripes. From the shrines of Kyushu to the shores of the Territory of Hawaii, Picture Bride is the sweeping saga of Japanese immigrants who survived—and thrived—against great odds. ~Amazon.com

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 – Waianae
• Oahu
• September 19, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• Books, Community, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• 808-697-7868

Free books, food, and lucky prize drawings!

At the library’s read aloud nights families will enjoy books read by our special guest readers and community literacy partners. All children in attendance will receive a free book to keep as their own.  Refreshments will also be provided.

Keep the fun going! – Complete a Read Aloud Bingo Card and be entered into the lucky prize drawing for family fun activities.

This recurring program will take place from 6:00-7:30 on:

• September 19
• November 21
• January 16
• March 20
• May 15

Mahalo to our program partners: HECO, Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Read to Me International, and Hawaii Literacy.

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. Program is suitable for ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.