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July 2022

Sat 23

Beatbox Workshop with Mr. Kneel

July 23, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

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

Mr. Kneel (Neil McIntyre) will offer a beatbox workshop that focuses on learning to make music without instruments, building self-respect, and empowering youth to build […]

Sun 24

Hawaiian Dance with Mu‘olaulani

July 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Enjoy an afternoon of Hula with Mu‘olaulani! Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang and his dancers brings to the stage Hawaiian rituals, myths, and legends with […]

Mon 25

Can you Write a Memoir?

July 25, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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

Sure! Everybody has a story! And nobody can tell yours quite the way you can, with your own accent, your own humor, your own special […]

Tue 26

VIRTUAL EVENT – Book Club “The Seed Keeper”

July 26, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Seed Keeper, by Diane Wilson Recommended for Adults. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the […]

Free

Thu 28

Beatbox Workshop with Mr. Kneel

July 28, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

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

Mr. Kneel (Neil McIntyre) will offer a beatbox workshop that focuses on learning to make music without instruments, building self-respect, and empowering youth to build […]

Sat 30

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Ocean Slime Craft: STEAM at Your Library

July 30, 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 ocean-themed […]

Free

Sat 30

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up

July 30, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Kauai - Princeville 4343 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States

Join the Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville and Jean Souza from Kauai Ocean Discovery to celebrate our summer reading program! We'll have […]

Free

Sun 31

Fish printing of two red fish by Naoki Hayashi

Gyotaku: Fish Printing with Hawaii Artist Naoki Hayashi

July 31, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Oahu - Pearl City 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI, United States

Learn about the Japanese art form of gyotaku, which means fish (gyo) rubbing (-taku). Naoki will demonstrate his process of fish printing, from start to […]

August 2022

Mon 1

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Thursday Read & Craft

August 1, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Molokai - Molokai 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI, United States

Read & Craft on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month to learn the background of the theme craft and then make the item […]

Tue 2

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Kupuna Aikido: Safe Falling Techniques for Seniors

August 2, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Kaneohe 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, United States

Join us for a presentation by members of Kupuna Aikido (KuA) illustrating safe falling techniques rooted in the principles and philosophies of Aikido. Learn mental […]