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July 2023

Sat 8

Pen Pals Project

June 1, 2023 - July 29, 2023

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

PROJECT SCHEDULE: WRITE TO PEN PALS: Tuesday-Saturday, June 1-July 28, All Day Drop-In Activity PEN PAL ZOOM PARTY: Saturday, July 29 at 10:00 A.M. Make […]

Sat 8

Blind Date With A Teen Book!

June 10, 2023 - July 29, 2023

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

Looking for a fun (BOOK) date this summer? Try a Blind Date With a Book from June 10 to July 29, 2023! Visit the Teen […]

Sat 8

Comic Book Decoupage Box

July 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Transform old comics and manga into an awesome storage container! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own comics/manga to use if […]

Sat 8

nemu nemu characters with a nemu nemu banner

Make a Zine! with Nemu*Nemu creators

July 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Oahu - McCully-Moiliili 2211 S King St, honolulu, HI, United States

Learn how to create and share your own zine with Nemu*Nemu stars Audra Furuichi and Scott Yoshinaga. What is a zine? It's a handmade magazine […]

Sat 8

Children’s Storytime

July 8, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawaii State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]

Sat 8

From Barbarian Gate-Crasher to Aristrocratic Emblem with Dr. Sun Hui Hung

July 8, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

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

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Dr. Sun Hui Hung will be playing the erhu and discuss the historical context for the instrument’s […]

Sat 8

Year of the Kāhuli: Celebrating Hawaiʻi’s Native Land Snails

July 8, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

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

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! 2023 is officially the Year of the Kāhuli (Hawaiian land snails). A specialist from the State Department of […]

Sat 8

Hawaii's State Poet Laureate Brandy Nalani McDougall

Hawaii State Poet Laureate Workshop

July 8, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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

A special poetry workshop led by the Hawai’i Poet Laureate, Brandy Nālani McDougall! Join Brandy to explore the connection we feel to our āina, Hilo town and […]

Sat 8

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

July 8, 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 8

The Bad Seed Escape Room

July 8, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

Help the Bad Seed escape in Aiea Public Library’s latest Breakout Room. This 30-minute, real time adventure game, you must use teamwork, clues, hints, and strategy […]