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June 2022

Mon 20

Rope collected from the ocean to be recycled

Turning Trash into Treasure with Upcycle Hawaii

June 20, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

Upcycle Hawaii has diverted 797 pounds and over 56,000 square feet of plastics from local landfills since January 2018. Mattie Larson, founder of the Hilo […]

Tue 21

Preschool Story Time

June 21, 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 21

Shakuhachi musician Christopher Yohmei Blasdel

Shakuhachi Music with Christopher Yohmei Blasdel

June 21, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

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

Christopher Yohmei Blasdel is a master shakuhachi musician. He will perform original and Japanese compositions. This 45-minute program is suitable for ages 5+. Young children […]

Thu 23

Keiki Storytime

June 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 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. *Storytime will be […]

Thu 23

Babies, Books, and Blankets

June 23, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Hawaii - Pahoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pahoa, HI, United States

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

Sat 25

Bubble Play Time

June 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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

Play with bubbles! Make bubbles! Paint with bubbles! Have fun exploring several bubble activity stations outside on the library lawn. Messiness probability: HIGH! Wear clothes […]

Sat 25

A Splash of Wild Waters: Stories and Songs About Our Wet World

June 25, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Waianae 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI, United States

Celebrate Oceans of Possibilities, our Summer Reading Challenge! Join storyteller “Aunty Nyla” Fujii-Babb for participatory stories and songs about the many forms of water and […]

Sat 25

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Ocean in a Bottle: STEAM at Your Library

June 25, 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 a […]

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Sat 25

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

June 25, 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 […]

Sat 25

Brazilian Music with Yaô

June 25, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Kauai - Hanapepe 4490 Kona Road, Hanapepe, HI, United States

Yaô is a duo that explores the Afro-Brazilian traditional music and folklore and consists of Gustavo D’Amico on woodwinds and Rafael Amaral on guitar. The award […]