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Celebrate the Reopening of the Kahului Public Library on July 12

July 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Grand Re-opening Celebration of Kahului Public Library

After a major renovation project, the Kahului Public Library is ready to welcome the community back! Join us on Saturday, July 12 at 9 a.m. for a reopening celebration. The celebration kicks off with remarks from community leaders and a Hawaiian blessing, followed by live music, dance performances and family-friendly fun throughout the day.

Located at 90 School Street, near the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, the Kahului Public Library has been transformed. Renovations include upgraded restrooms, new flooring, fresh painting, improved lighting, updated furniture, and new signage to make the library even more welcoming and accessible.

9:00 a.m. Welcome and remarks

9:25 a.m. Blessing/Doors Re-open

10:30 a.m. ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Storytime and Hula

11:30 a.m. Polynesian Dancers

12 p.m. The Latin Dancers

1:00 p.m. Mele by Wilmont Kahaialiʻi

2:00 p.m. Taiko drum performance by Maui Taiko

All day games: Kōnane, Hulo!, and Palaʻie

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.

Details

Date:
July 12, 2025
Time:
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
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Island

Maui

Recommended for

Adults, Children, Families, Teens

Branch

Maui – Kahului
90 School St
Kahului, HI 96732 United States
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Phone:
808-873-3097

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