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ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Hawaiian Language Classes (Afternoon Session)

May 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Aloha kākou! This May, please join us at Hilo Public Library for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna will show us how to include using the Hawaiian language in our daily lives and much more.

The Thursday afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Program suitable for adults, all skill levels welcome. No registration required.

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.

Details

Date:
May 29, 2025
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Island

Hawai‘i

Recommended for

Adults

Branch

Hawai‘i – Hilo
300 Waiānuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720 United States
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Phone:
808-933-8890

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