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October 2022

Mon 31

stacks of books with Halloween themed decorations.

Trick or Treating for Adults – Free Recycled Books

October 31, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Looking for a book to read? Trick or treat at the Social Science and Philosophy section of the Hawaii State Library to pick up a […]

November 2022

Tue 1

Recollecting Poi, Pikake and Paniolos – Exhibition of works by Amber Khan

November 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

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

Aupuni Space and The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts are pleased to present an exhibition of works by Amber Khan entitled Recollecting Poi, […]

Sat 5

Lion Dance

November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Gee Yung International Martial Arts Dragon & Lion Dance Association will do a short kung fu demonstration followed by a Lion Dance. This will clear […]

Sat 5

Salt Lake Moanalua Library with Happy 30th Anniversary text

30th Anniversary Celebration

November 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

Everyone in the community is invited to Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library’s 30th Anniversary! The library opened on August 29, 1992, to serve the communities of […]

Mon 14

Maui Translocation for ʻAlalā: Presentation and Talk-Story

November 14, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Sarah Malick-Wahls, ʻAlalā Project Coordinator, and Rachel Kingsley, Hawaiian Forest Bird Outreach and Education Associate, will be sharing information and seeking feedback on the reintroduction […]

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 […]

Mon 28

Talk Story: Native Hawaiian Lunar Calendar

November 28, 2022 @ 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. Presented by Tumu […]

Tue 29

Hawaii Opera Theatre’s The Pirates of Penzance!

November 29, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Maui - Kihei 35 Waimahaihai St, Kihei, United States

Come enjoy Hawaii Opera Theatre’s adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operetta, The Pirates of Penzance! This special child-friendly show offers opportunities for adventurous audience members […]

December 2022

Fri 2

Showing Ikebana New Style Flower Arrangement in Bowl

Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement

December 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kauai - Lihue 4344 Hardy St, Lihue, HI, United States

Please join us in the Lihue Public Library conference room for a demonstration of Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement by Rie Ombrello, Grand Master […]

Sun 4