
Keiki and their families are invited to learn about ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, with the students and instructor from the Toin Misho School. Established in the Kalihi community during the 1970s, the Toin Misho School is a branch of the Misho School founded in 1807 in Osaka, Japan. Participants will not only see a demonstration of the process, but also be guided in creating their own arrangement that they can bring home. Materials will be provided. Registration required. Sign-ups available at Reference Desk either in-person or by phone for 8 slots for each session (Session 1: 1:00pm – 2:00pm and Session 2: 2:00pm – 3:00pm for 16 slots total). Walk-ins welcome as space permits. Program is suitable for ages 5 (with adult supervision) to Adult.
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HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha I Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.