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October 2022

Fri 28

Let’s Craft Friday: Dot Art Rock Painting

October 28, 2022 @ 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

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

Come paint rocks with us and add some love to your home and garden! This program is recommended for those seven years old and up. […]

Free

Sat 29

Halloween Movies & Trick-or-Treating

October 29, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Join us for Halloween movies and trick-or-treating! 9:30 am: The Corpse Bride 11:30 am: The Addams Family 1:30 pm: Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the […]

Sat 29

Preschool Trick-or-Treat Storytime

October 29, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am

Maui - Kihei 35 Waimahaihai St, Kihei, United States

Children and their accompanying grown ups are invited to wear their non-scary costumes and enjoy gentle Halloween-theme stories, songs and movement in the library's backyard. […]

Sat 29

Sing For Your Life: Halloween Sing-along

October 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Eight performers in costume from Sing for Your Life will perform a lively sing-along program featuring Disney Songs. Sing for Your Life volunteers have been […]

Sat 29

Spooky Story Time Bear in Witch Hat for Halloween

Not-Too-Spooky Story Time and Mini-Halloween Craft

October 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Join our Youth Services Librarian for a spooky (but not-too-spooky) Saturday morning filled with music, dancing, and short stories for kids! After story time, children […]

Sat 29

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Special Halloween Storytime

October 29, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join us at the Hawaii State Library for Halloween-themed stories, rhymes, crafts, a book giveaway, and treats! Best suited for ages 3-5 years. Children must […]

Sat 29

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

October 29, 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 […]

Sat 29

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VIRTUAL EVENT: Be Safe and Secure Online

October 29, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! The Hawaii State Public Library System is partnering with (ISC)2 Hawaii Chapter, an organization of cybersecurity professionals, to provide a […]

Sat 29

Halloween Special

October 29, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Oahu - Manoa 2716 Woodlawn Dr, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join us for an in-person and live online spooky storytelling event. Featuring Alton Chung, Kathy Collins, and Jeff Gere, with accompaniment from Charley Myers. Recommended […]

Sun 30

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Halloween Family Storytime

October 30, 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! This week, we're celebrating Halloween, so costumes are encouraged! Our Family Storytimes happen every […]