“Those of the uplands share their crops, those of the seaside share their catch.”

Join us for a community Barter & Trade gathering! Bring your homegrown or farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to share with others! We also welcome and encourage value-added products made from locally sourced, homegrown, or farm-fresh ingredients.

General Guidelines

By maintaining these guidelines, a community barter & trade system can thrive, fostering sustainability, unity and cultural preservation.

1. No Cash Transactions
   • Money is excluded entirely
2. Fair Trade
   • Trade items of similar value (e.g. 3 avocados for 1 loaf of banana bread)
3. Trust & Honor
   • Participants trust each other to offer equitable exchanges without oversight
4. Quality Standard
   • Ensure traded items are fresh, clean and safe for consumption

Added-Value Guidelines

1. Transparency
   • List ingredients and note any allergens (e.g. ʻulu chips made with peanut oil)
2. Ingredient Sourcing
   • Prioritize using farm-fresh, homegrown or locally sourced ingredients
3. Packaging
   • Use eco-friendly packaging
4. Quality Standard
   • Added-value products should comply with DOH food safety standards

On April 2 from 4:30-5:30 PM, hear from our Garden Guru of the month for tips and techniques to help you grow food successfully and improve your gardening skills. This month, learn from Fred Richardson how to grow food in small spaces using containers.

On April 16, enjoy the Harvest Highlight:  cilantro! A wonderful herb rich in antioxidants, vitamins (A, C, K), and minerals, promoting heart health, digestion, while also aiding in detoxification and reducing inflammation. Featured in Cilantro Lime Rice- enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors of cilantro lime rice, perfect for tacos, burritos or on its own. Recipe will be available!

Presented in partnership with ROOTed, ʻĀina Momona, Sustʻāinable Molokai and Kanaeokana.

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 on the HSPLS Events Calendar.