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August 2022

Sat 6

Stories with Jeff Gere

August 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

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

Enjoy funny children’s stories with Storyteller Jeff Gere! For over 30 years, Jeff has been a Drama Specialist for Oahu's Department of Parks and Recreation and […]

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Sat 6

Kids’ Hour: Lego Club

August 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Come to Wahiawa Public Library for Saturday morning Lego Club. Participants will be given a creative prompt and a box of Legos to see what […]

Sat 6

Safe Falling Presentation with Kupuna Aikido

August 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Kupuna Aikido, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will demonstrate ways in which you can reduce your risk of falling as well as techniques to prevent severe injury […]

Sat 6

People practicing energy bagua around a tree

Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

August 6, 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 […]

Sun 7

Family Storytime

August 7, 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 […]

Mon 8

Book cover of Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus

Teen Book Club

August 8, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

This month, Teen Book Club will discuss Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus. in 1841, a Japanese fishing vessel sinks, and 14-year-old Manjiro is […]

Tue 9

Book Club: Harlem Shuffle

August 9, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 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 Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead. Ray Carney’s home furniture store is built upon […]

Tue 9

Preschool Story Time

August 9, 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 9

Sewing with Savani

August 9, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

In this two-part intermediate level sewing class, participants will learn clothing construction, different fabrics, how to read and cut out pattern pieces, sew in a […]

Tue 9