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February 2023

Tue 7

Make a Valentine!

February 7, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Stop by the library and make a valentine for your loved one! All ages welcome. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any […]

Tue 7

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Author Talk: My View from the house by the Sea

February 7, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Hawaii - Mountain View 18-1235 Volcano Hwy, Mountain View, HI, United States

Local author Donna Marie Barr’s new book, My View from the House by the Sea will take you to the Samoan Islands without leaving home. As Barr describes […]

Tue 7

Black History in Hawai’i Film/Talk with Dr. Kathryn Waddell Takara and Judge Sandra A. Simms (Ret.)

February 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

BLACKS IN HAWAI’I: ANCESTORS, LEGACY, AND LIFE Two outstanding “Historymakers” of Hawai’i—Dr. Kathryn Waddell Takara and Retired Judge Sandra A. Simms pay tribute to notable […]

Mon 13

Talk Story: Native Hawaiian Lunar Calendar

February 13, 2023 @ 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. This ongoing Talk […]

Thu 16

VIRTUAL EVENT: Moʻokūʻauhau: Resources & Services at the Hawaiʻi State Library

February 16, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join the section head of Hawaiʻi State Library's Hawaiʻi & Pacific Collection to go over the various genealogical resources and services that the Hawai‘i & […]

Tue 21

Galliard String Quartet, Songs of Lili`uokalani

February 21, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Maui - Kihei 35 Waimahaihai St, Kihei, United States

Join us for an evening of iconic and artful songs by HRH Queen Lili‘uokalani, whose songwriting and love for her people include poignant and powerful […]

Wed 22

Birds, Not Mosquitoes – Learn & Talk Story

February 22, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Maui - Makawao 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, United States

Have Questions about Mosquito Control? Join us for a presentation and talk story. Wednesday Feb. 22nd, 5 PM - Front of Makawao Public Library. Join […]

Sat 25

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

February 25, 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 […]

Tue 28

Black History in Hawai’i Film/Talk with Dr. Kathryn Waddell Takara and Attorneys Daphne Barbee Wooten and André Wooten

February 28, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

BLACKS IN HAWAI’I AND THE PACIFIC: BOUNDARIES, STEREOTYPES, AND EXCLUSION Dr. Kathryn Waddell Takara, Attorneys Daphne Barbee (Black History Maker Awardee) and André Wooten will […]

March 2023

Wed 1

Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!

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

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

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 […]