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July 2022

Sun 31

Gyotaku Fish Printing Exhibit by Micah Kai Yamauchi

July 9, 2022 - August 6, 2022

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

The Gyotaku fish prints by Micah Kai Yamauchi will be on display from July 9 to August 6, 2022 in the Children's Section and glass […]

Sun 31

Family Storytime

July 31, 2022 @ 10:30 am

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

Come visit us on Sunday mornings for a fun-filled Storytime! Enjoy our weekly themed books and crafts. We’ll also sing your favorite children’s songs, new […]

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

LEGO Display

August 1, 2022 - August 27, 2022

Hawaii State Library is happy to host a fantastic display by the LEGO Enthusiasts Association of Hawaiʻi (LEAHI). Their brick creations, designed specifically for our […]

Mon 1

Monday Movie Matinee – Penny Serenade (1941)

August 1, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Classic Cinema for Film Aficionados With our Public Performance Rights access via Kanopy Streaming Videos, Kahuku Public and School Library is happy to present this […]

Mon 1

clipart image depicting glue scissors paper

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

Preschool Story Time

August 2, 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 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 […]

Wed 3

Postponed Kupuna Aikido’s Safe Falling – a Demonstration

August 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Sensei Bill Doi and his fellow aikidoka (students of Aikido) will demonstrate simple exercises to use in the event of a fall. Learn the techniques […]

Thu 4