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September 2022

Tue 13

Library Card Sign-up Month Unlock the Reader in You

September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

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

Welcome readers to the magical world of stories. Join us on a train journey from Hilo to Hogwarts. Fellow travelers receiving their first library card […]

Tue 13

Preschool Story Time

September 13, 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 13

Baby Rhyme Time

September 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Kauai - Lihue 4344 Hardy St, Lihue, HI, United States

Every Tuesday at 9:00 am babies aged 0 - 2 and caregivers are welcome to join us for our Baby Rhyme Time located in the […]

Tue 13

Book Club: Klara and the Sun

September 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Klara, an Artificial Friend, is intensely […]

Tue 13

Perler Bead Party: Fall Themed

September 13, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Oahu - Nanakuli 89-070 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, United States

Happy Fall! Join us in making Fall themed perler bead crafts. Perler beads are small, heat interactive beads that can be fused together to create […]

Tue 13

Picture of Rothenburg Germany with text Discovering Deutschland German Language Culture with native German Angie Castellaw

Discovering Deutschland: German Language and Culture with native German Angie Castellaw

September 13, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

It's September, and that means Oktoberfest is just around the corner! Come to Wahiawa Public Library and learn about German language, culture, and history from […]

Tue 13

Mauka to Makai Sustainable Foods of Hawai’i – LIMU and ULU

September 13, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Malia Heimuli of Kua’āina Ulu ‘Auamo and Chef Willie Barrera of ‘Iwa Eats will share their mana’o about limu and ulu. This is the year […]

Wed 14

Make Hearts for Peace

September 14, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Maui - Makawao 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, United States

Join us for an indoor/outdoor project, making origami hearts to celebrate the International Day Peace. Materials, instructions, and helpful friends all provided from 2:00 to […]

Thu 15

Keiki Storytime

September 15, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

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

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Thu 15

Fall Prevention: “Aging Isn’t for the Weak” with Stan Michaels

September 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, HI, United States

September is Fall Prevention Month. Stan Michaels is a Senior Fall Prevention Specialist with the Hawai‘i Department of Health. He will provide an anecdotal and […]