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September 2022

Sun 11

September 1, 2022 - October 15, 2022

Hawaiian Lei Display

Maui - Lahaina 680 Wharf St, Lahaina, HI

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 […]

Mon 12

September 12, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Adult Craft: Jewelry Making

Hawaii - North Kohala 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI

Attend a special jewelry making class for adults. Jewelry artist, Sid Nakamoto, will demonstrate a simple and beautiful jewelry design. Materials will be provided for […]

Tue 13

September 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Preschool Story Time

Hawaii - Kealakekua 81-6619 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI

Join us every Tuesday to listen to stories and enjoy a fun craft! Small children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Story time promotes […]

Tue 13

September 13, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Family Story Time

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

Story time is back! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must […]

Tue 13

September 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Book Club: Klara and the Sun

Hawaii - North Kohala 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI

Join the North Kohala Book Club, outside on the lanai, to discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Klara, an Artificial Friend, is intensely […]

Tue 13

Picture of Rothenburg Germany with text Discovering Deutschland German Language Culture with native German Angie Castellaw

September 13, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Discovering Deutschland: German Language and Culture with native German Angie Castellaw

Oahu - Wahiawa 820 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI

It's September, and that means Oktoberfest is just around the corner! Come to Wahiawa Public Library and learn about German language, culture, and history from […]

Tue 13

September 13, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mauka to Makai Sustainable Foods of Hawai’i – LIMU and ULU

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI

Malia Heimuli of Kua’āina Ulu ‘Auamo and Chef Willie Barrera of ‘Iwa Eats will share their mana’o about limu and ulu. This is the year […]

Wed 14

September 14, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Make Hearts for Peace

Maui - Makawao 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI

Join us for an indoor/outdoor project, making origami hearts to celebrate the International Day Peace. Materials, instructions, and helpful friends all provided from 2:00 to […]

Thu 15

September 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Fall Prevention: “Aging Isn’t for the Weak” with Stan Michaels

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, HI

September is Fall Prevention Month. Stan Michaels is a Senior Fall Prevention Specialist with the Hawai‘i Department of Health. He will provide an anecdotal and […]

Thu 15

September 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Storytime

Oahu - Kaneohe 45-829 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI

Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Great fun for children ages 2-5 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Sponsored […]