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November 2022

Mon 28

Printmaking for Beginners

November 28, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Hawaii - Honokaa 45-3380 Mamane St, Bldg #3, Honokaa, HI, United States

Interested in learning how to create and print your own designs? This month, we'll experiment with stamping and creating a print block out of simple […]

Mon 28

Talk Story: Native Hawaiian Lunar Calendar

November 28, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Come talk story! Explore the Ancient Hawaiian Lunar Calendar and use journaling to learn about your wahi pana or special and celebrated place. Presented by Tumu […]

Tue 29

Preschool Story Time

November 29, 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 […]

Tue 29

Honolulu Civil Beat Pop-up Newsroom

November 29, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the Hilo Public Library for the day and would love to hear from you! Stop […]

December 2022

Thu 1

Words for KUPUNA HOUR with yellow flower background

Kūpuna Hour

December 1, 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. December activities TBD. We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for you, […]

Thu 1

Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Step by Step actors

Step By Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

December 1, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:05 am

Kauai - Lihue 4344 Hardy St, Lihue, 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 […]

Thu 1

Babies, Books, and Blankets

December 1, 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 […]

Thu 1

Step By Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

December 1, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:35 pm

Kauai - Hanapepe 4490 Kona Road, Hanapepe, 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 […]

Fri 2

Showing Ikebana New Style Flower Arrangement in Bowl

Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement

December 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kauai - Lihue 4344 Hardy St, Lihue, HI, United States

Please join us in the Lihue Public Library conference room for a demonstration of Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement by Rie Ombrello, Grand Master […]

Sat 3