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November 2022

Thu 17

Cartoon animals reading books. Storytime

Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.

November 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Our community partner,Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend […]

Thu 17

Little Fire Ants: What can we do?

November 17, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Are you worried about the arrival of Little Fire Ants in Honokaa? Come arm yourself against these unpleasant intruders with information from the best source […]

Thu 17

Alexander Silvert, author of “The Mailbox Conspiracy: the inside story of the greatest corruption case in Hawai’i history”

November 17, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Oahu - Kailua 239 Kuulei Rd, Kailua, HI, United States

Author Alexander Silvert, a federal public defender, represented Gerard Puana who was framed for felony theft of a mailbox. What started as a curious case […]

Thu 17

VIRTUAL EVENT: Hawaiʻi and Pacific Short Film Series | “Hae Hawai‘i”

November 17, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Join HSPLS and Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities for a thought provoking film and conversation series with great films from Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. Films […]

Sat 19

Kids’ Hour: Keiki Craft Time

November 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Wahiawa 820 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI, United States

Come to Wahiawa Public Library on Saturday morning to make a craft based on our monthly theme. For November, we will be making a paper […]

Sat 19

Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Step by Step actors

Step By Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

November 19, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:05 am

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, 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 […]

Sat 19

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Cultivating Mindfulness with Children and Parents

November 19, 2022 @ 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Oahu - Wahiawa 820 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI, United States

Is your child stressed, anxious, struggling in school, or having difficulty managing their emotions? Learning mindfulness can help kids learn to cope with challenging life […]

Sat 19

Step By Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

November 19, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm

Oahu - Nanakuli 89-070 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, 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 […]

Mon 21

Family craft: Card making

November 21, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Join us for a free card making craft! This family friendly craft is open to all ages and all supplies will be provided. An inherent […]

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 […]