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June 2022

Mon 6

Chess Club

June 6, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Join us for Chess Club and test your skills against players of all ages. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome. Children must be accompanied […]

Tue 7

Tiger Sharks of the Big Island

June 7, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

An up close and personal overview about stewardship and cataloguing of the sometimes-feared tiger sharks in Big Island waters by the man who regularly swims […]

Free

Wed 8

Brazilian Music with Yaô

June 8, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Hawaii - Naalehu 95-5669 Mamalahoa Hwy, Naalehu, 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 […]

Thu 9

Brazilian Music with Yaô

June 9, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Hawaii - Thelma Parker Memorial 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, 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 […]

Thu 9

cartoon tsunami about to hit an island with three palm trees

Learn About Earthquakes and Tsunamis

June 9, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Hilo library is excited to kick-off our summer reading program with an educational and interactive volcano and tsunami program with Dave Carvalho. Program is suitable […]

Thu 9

VIRTUAL EVENT: Ocean Film Highlights with ‘Ulu‘ulu: The Henry Ku‘ualoha Giugni Moving Image Archives of Hawai‘i

June 9, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Continue to explore an Ocean of Possibilities with Assistant Archivist Hōkū Kaʻahaʻaina. Explore ocean themed films and learn more about ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni […]

Wed 15

Preschool Storytime

June 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Join us for a fun-filled story time! Storytime will feature 2-3 simple stories and an activity or craft. Seating is limited, please register in advance […]

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Thu 16

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

June 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, 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 […]

Fri 17

Marc Rice carrying a sea turtle at a bay

VIRTUAL EVENT: Sea Turtles of Hawai‘i and Beyond

June 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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Join us at this "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading Challenge virtual event with veteran educator Marc Rice. He will talk about the sea turtles found […]

Sat 18

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

June 18, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, Aiea, 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 […]