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October 2022

Fri 28

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Sumi-E in Paradise: A Japanese Painting Exhibition

October 1, 2022 - October 29, 2022

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

View an exhibition of Sumi-e artwork by students of local instructor and artist Hisae Shouse at Hawaii State Library. The Japanese art of Sumi-e, or […]

Sat 29

Sing For Your Life: Halloween Sing-along

October 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Eight performers in costume from Sing for Your Life will perform a lively sing-along program featuring Disney Songs. Sing for Your Life volunteers have been […]

Sat 29

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

October 29, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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

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 29

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VIRTUAL EVENT: Be Safe and Secure Online

October 29, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! The Hawaii State Public Library System is partnering with (ISC)2 Hawaii Chapter, an organization of cybersecurity professionals, to provide a […]

Mon 31

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Trick or Treating for Adults – Free Recycled Books

October 31, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Looking for a book to read? Trick or treat at the Social Science and Philosophy section of the Hawaii State Library to pick up a […]

Mon 31

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Step By Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

October 31, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:05 am

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

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 […]

November 2022

Tue 1

Preschool Story Time

November 1, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

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

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 […]

Thu 3

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Kūpuna Hour

November 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Please join Jill Thompson of Lā'ie as she hosts a Kūpuna Hour. November activities TBD. We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for you, […]

Thu 3

Babies, Books, and Blankets

November 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

Sat 5

Lion Dance

November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Gee Yung International Martial Arts Dragon & Lion Dance Association will do a short kung fu demonstration followed by a Lion Dance. This will clear […]