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January 2023

Sat 28

Chinese yellow lion dancers prance through library shelves

January 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Chinese New Year Lion Dance

Maui - Makawao 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI

Join us on Saturday January 28th at 10:00 AM for our Chinese New Year Lion Dance as part of the Makawao Town Celebration. The celebration […]

Sat 28

People practicing energy bagua around a tree

January 28, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

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

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 […]

February 2023

Wed 1

February 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!

Oahu - Kailua 239 Kuulei Rd, Kailua, HI

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]

Thu 2

February 2, 2023

Civil Beat Pop-Up Newsroom

Molokai - Molokai 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI

Honolulu Civil Beat reports and staff will be working out of the library for a day. Come anytime and learn more about how we do […]

Thu 2

February 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Preschool Storytime

Oahu - Kaneohe 45-829 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI

Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Great fun for children ages 2-5 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Sponsored […]

Thu 2

February 2, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Current Issues Discussion Group

Molokai - Molokai 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI

Community member, Joan Tito, moderates a discussion of current issues that participants bring to the table. Refreshments are served and all are welcome to the […]

Thu 2

‘I’iwi, Kaua’i forest birds, ‘ōhi’a pollinators

Featured February 2, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Resisting Extinction: Ensuring the Survival of Kaua‘i’s Native Forest Birds

Kauai - Hanapepe 4490 Kona Road, Hanapepe, HI

A presentation by Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project's leader, Dr. Lisa "Cali" Crampton. There will also be a hula performance by Ka ‘Imi Na‘auao O […]

Sat 4

February 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

A Spring Art Celebration

Hawaii - Thelma Parker Memorial 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI

Celebrate spring with us at the 30th Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival! We are welcoming spring with an artistic flair! Meet local artists at […]

Sat 4

February 4, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hawaii State Library’s 110th Anniversary Celebration

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

Hawaii State Library is celebrating 110 years of service to the public! Everyone is welcome to join us on Saturday, February 4, 2023. The program […]

Sat 4

photograph of lion dance performers in colorful lion costumes.

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

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2023 with the Asian Lion Dance Team!

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

Lion dancing is both sport and an art, requiring physical conditioning to express the beauty of the dance. The Asian Lion Dance Team primarily plays […]