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September 1, 2022 - October 15, 2022

Hawaiian Lei Display

Maui - Lahaina 680 Wharf St, Lahaina

Visit the Lahaina Public Library during business hours to see a collection of handmade and decades old shell and nut lei. The display is showcased […]

10:30 am

Cartoon animals reading books. Storytime

September 22, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Story Time With Partners In Development Foundation

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo

Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]

1:00 pm

September 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Babies, Books, and Blankets

Hawaii - Pahoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pahoa

CANCELLED due to Termite Tenting. We will return next week with all new stories and crafts. Mahalo for your patience! Welcome to Babies, Books, and […]

1:30 pm

Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Step by Step actors

September 22, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 2:05 pm

Step by Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

Hawaii - Thelma Parker Memorial 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea

Taking care of one another and making healthy choices can be fun for the whole family if you take it step by step, together. Join […]

2:00 pm

silhouette of stick figure person falling

September 22, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

VIRTUAL EVENT: Fall Prevention – “Aging Isn’t For The Weak” with Stan Michaels

Molokai - Molokai 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai

September is Fall Prevention Month! Join us for a virtual program by Stan Michaels, a Senior Fall Prevention Specialist with the Hawai'i Department of Health. […]