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September 2022

Sat 17

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 […]

Sat 17

September 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Pirate Scavenger Hunt

Oahu - Wahiawa 820 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI

Ahoy mateys! Thar be some mighty treasure hidden in Wahiawa Public Library, and we be needing a few brave souls to find it, savvy? Do […]

Sat 17

People practicing energy bagua around a tree

September 17, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

Oahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI

Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health. It balances YIN and Yang energy, while […]

Sat 17

September 17, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Water and Power in West Maui

Maui - Lahaina 680 Wharf St, Lahaina, HI

Meet authors Bianca Isaki and Jonathan Scheuer who will read from their book with question and answer to follow. Water and Power in West Maui draws […]

Sun 18

September 18, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Lego Club

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

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play. All ages welcome! Build a Lego masterpiece! Meet other Lego artists as you create. Completed Lego […]

Tue 20

September 20, 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 20

September 20, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Family Story Time

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

CANCELLED due to Termite Tenting. We will return next week with all new stories and crafts. Mahalo for your patience! Story time is back! Come […]

Tue 20

September 20, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

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

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, 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 […]

Tue 20

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

September 20, 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 […]

Wed 21