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July 2022

Sat 30

Silhouette image of Hogwarts surrounded by lightning with text "Harry Potter Day"

Harry Potter Day at Wahiawa Mugwick Library

July 30, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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

In honor of Harry Potter's birthday on July 31, Wahiawa Public Library will turn into Wahiawa Mugwick Library. We invite our patrons to celebrate with […]

Sat 30

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Ocean Slime Craft: STEAM at Your Library

July 30, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

This summer, the library is celebrating oceans of possibilities! Join Ms. Jen the Kids' Librarian for a story and a special STEAM craft: creating ocean-themed […]

Free

August 2022

Tue 2

silhouette image of person falling with white lettering on torso that says "fall safely"

Kupuna Aikido: Safe Falling Techniques for Seniors

August 2, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Kaneohe 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, United States

Join us for a presentation by members of Kupuna Aikido (KuA) illustrating safe falling techniques rooted in the principles and philosophies of Aikido. Learn mental […]

Wed 3

Postponed Kupuna Aikido’s Safe Falling – a Demonstration

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

Oahu - Pearl City 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI, United States

Sensei Bill Doi and his fellow aikidoka (students of Aikido) will demonstrate simple exercises to use in the event of a fall. Learn the techniques […]

Thu 4

Kūpuna Hour

August 4, 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. August meetings will feature Games. Which board games do you like? Ready to […]

Fri 5

Falling Safely for Seniors with Kupuna Aikido

Featured August 5, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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

Falling is one of the most common ways seniors (55+) sustain serious injuries, and it is preventable. Kupuna Aikido will demonstrate how to reduce your […]

Sat 6

Stories with Jeff Gere

August 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

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

Enjoy funny children’s stories with Storyteller Jeff Gere! For over 30 years, Jeff has been a Drama Specialist for Oahu's Department of Parks and Recreation and […]

Free

Sat 6

Kids’ Hour: Lego Club

August 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Come to Wahiawa Public Library for Saturday morning Lego Club. Participants will be given a creative prompt and a box of Legos to see what […]

Sat 6

Safe Falling Presentation with Kupuna Aikido

August 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Kupuna Aikido, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will demonstrate ways in which you can reduce your risk of falling as well as techniques to prevent severe injury […]

Mon 8