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January 2023

Thu 19

Euonymous americanus with seeds. Photo by Martin LaBar.

Seed Saving Basics with Donna Mitts

January 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Is your garden bursting with produce, and you’re wishing you knew how to properly save the seeds? Or are you hoping to learn where to […]

Thu 19

Minions: the Rise of Gru Movie Night

January 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Oahu - Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, Aiea, HI, United States

In the 1970s, 12-year-old Gru schemes and plots (with the help of the Minions) to become a member of the Vicious 6, an infamous group […]

Thu 19

VIRTUAL EVENT: Moʻokūʻauhau: How to Get Started Finding Your Family Roots

January 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In this presentation we will explore research techniques, organizational tips, and basic resources to help start your search for your family history. Join us for […]

Sat 21

School-Age Storytime

January 21, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Come and join us as we bring stories to life! This storytime is for the school-age audience (5 years old and up). Enjoy read-alouds, sing […]

Sat 21

People practicing energy bagua around a tree

Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

January 21, 2023 @ 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 21

Portrait of Dr. Sun Hui with Erhu Instrument

Traditional Music Performance – The Erhu with Dr. Sun Hui

January 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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

Join us in welcoming Dr. Sun Hui as she performs and describes the history and culture of the Erhu. Dr. Sun Hui is an Excellence […]

Sun 22

Sunday Movie – Black Adam

January 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods--and imprisoned just as quickly--Black Adam is freed from his earthly […]

Mon 23

Civil Beat Pop-Up Newsroom

January 23, 2023

Lanai - Lanai 555 Fraser Ave, Lanai City, HI, United States

Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the Lanai Public & School Library for a day. Come and learn more about how […]

Mon 23

A collage vision board. Image by Marissa Bracke.

Vision Boards! Start the new year right

January 23, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Focus on making 2023 your best year yet! Bring together your goals and dreams in a collage-based vision board that you can look at daily […]

Mon 23

Intro to Bullet Journaling: Organizing, Planning, and Scrapbooking

January 23, 2023 @ 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm

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

Laupahoehoe Public & School Library is hosting a Bullet Journal Workshop to get you started on a new year! Learn techniques on planning and keeping […]