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September 2022

Mon 12

Adult Craft: Jewelry Making

September 12, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

Attend a special jewelry making class for adults. Jewelry artist, Sid Nakamoto, will demonstrate a simple and beautiful jewelry design. Materials will be provided for […]

Tue 13

Preschool Story Time

September 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Hawaii - Kealakekua 81-6619 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United States

Join us every Tuesday to listen to stories and enjoy a fun craft! Small children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Story time promotes […]

Tue 13

Baby Rhyme Time

September 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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

Every Tuesday at 9:00 am babies aged 0 - 2 and caregivers are welcome to join us for our Baby Rhyme Time located in the […]

Tue 13

Book Club: Klara and the Sun

September 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Join the North Kohala Book Club, outside on the lanai, to discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Klara, an Artificial Friend, is intensely […]

Tue 13

Picture of Rothenburg Germany with text Discovering Deutschland German Language Culture with native German Angie Castellaw

Discovering Deutschland: German Language and Culture with native German Angie Castellaw

September 13, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

It's September, and that means Oktoberfest is just around the corner! Come to Wahiawa Public Library and learn about German language, culture, and history from […]

Thu 15

Fall Prevention: “Aging Isn’t for the Weak” with Stan Michaels

September 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, HI, United States

September is Fall Prevention Month. Stan Michaels is a Senior Fall Prevention Specialist with the Hawai‘i Department of Health. He will provide an anecdotal and […]

Thu 15

Preschool Storytime

September 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us every Thursday at 10:30 am for our Preschool Storytime. The program will […]

Thu 15

Keiki Storytime

September 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

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

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more! Storytime will be followed by a simple craft. Best suited for 2 through 5 year-olds. This program is […]

Fri 16

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Fall Prevention: “Aging Isn’t For The Weak” with Stan Michaels

September 16, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Oahu - Aina Haina 5246 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States

September is Fall Prevention Month! Join us for a program by Stan Michaels, a Senior Fall Prevention Specialist with the Hawai'i Department of Health. He […]

Sat 17

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

September 17, 2022 @ 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 […]