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May 2023

Wed 31

Marshmallow catapult made from popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a plastic spoon.

Keiki Craft: Marshmallow Catapult

May 31, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

Keiki ages 7 and up are invited to put their creativity and the scientific method to the test and create a marshmallow catapult! Design instructions […]

June 2023

Thu 1

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Compassionate Conversations

Featured June 1, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Kauai - Hanapepe 4490 Kona Road, Hanapepe, HI, United States

An exploration of our default patterns in communication and how to create more connection and understanding Meet Kim Loh Kim is an animal-lover, yoga teacher […]

Free

Fri 2

Art Fridays

June 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Explore a variety of art projects at the library this summer! Projects will incorporate many found and recycled materials. Suitable for ages 7 & up […]

Fri 2

Mu‘olaulani – Hula Performance

June 2, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Hawaii - Naalehu 95-5669 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, HI, United States

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Mu‘olaulani is a contemporary Hawaiian dance company showcasing hula at its highest art form. Artistic Director and Kumu Hula (Dance […]

Sat 3

Mu‘olaulani – Hula Performance

June 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Mu‘olaulani is a contemporary Hawaiian dance company showcasing hula at its highest art form. Artistic Director and Kumu Hula (Dance […]

Free

Sat 3

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

June 3, 2023 @ 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 […]

Sun 4

Plumeria Suncatcher

June 4, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Help us decorate the library by making a plumeria suncatcher to hang on our window! This activity will take place directly after Storytime. If you […]

Sun 4

From Barbarian Gate-Crasher to Aristocratic Emblem – A Lecture and Recital by Dr. Sun-Hui Hung

June 4, 2023 @ 2:00 pm

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Location: Adult Reading Room Dr. Sun-Hui Hung will be playing and discussing the historical context of the erhu, a two-stringed bowed musical instrument, sometimes known […]

Mon 5