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September 2022

Mon 19

Family Movie Mondays: Clifford: The Big Red Dog

September 19, 2022 @ 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawaii - Laupahoehoe 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe, HI, United States

“A young girl's love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size." – IMDB “Clifford: The Big Red Dog” […]

Tue 20

Preschool Story Time

September 20, 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 20

Baby Rhyme Time

September 20, 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 20

Family Story Time

September 20, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Hawaii - Pahoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pahoa, HI, United States

CANCELLED due to Termite Tenting. We will return next week with all new stories and crafts. Mahalo for your patience! Story time is back! Come […]

Tue 20

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

September 20, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, 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 […]

Tue 20

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 20, 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 […]

Wed 21

VIRTUAL EVENT: BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION – “BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY”

September 21, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Oahu - Aina Haina 5246 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join the Aina Haina Book Club on Zoom to discuss Qian Julie Wang's novel Beautiful Country! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the third Wednesday […]

Wed 21

Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Step by Step actors

Step by Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

September 21, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 2:05 pm

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

Taking care of one another and making healthy choices can be fun for the whole family if you take it step by step, together. Join […]

Wed 21

Make Hearts for Peace

September 21, 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 […]

Wed 21

Kanikapila with Ikaika

September 21, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Oahu - Waimanalo 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI, United States

Join us for a free 45-minute play-along session for ‘ukulele enthusiasts. All levels welcome. Players may use ‘ukulele provided by the library or bring their […]