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September 2022

Mon 26

Canceled Can you Write a Memoir?

September 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Hawaii - Mountain View 18-1235 Volcano Hwy, Mountain View, HI, United States

Due to an unforeseen circumstance, this program has been cancelled. The library apologizes for the inconvenience.

Mon 26

Canceled Movie Matinee – Hunt for the Wilderpeople

September 26, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Due to an unforeseen circumstance, this program has been canceled. The library apologizes for the inconvenience.

Mon 26

Canceled Family Movie Mondays: Clifford: The Big Red Dog

September 26, 2022 @ 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Due to an unforeseen circumstance, this program has been canceled. The library apologizes for the inconvenience.

Tue 27

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

September 27, 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 27

VIRTUAL EVENT – Book Club “The Violin Conspiracy”

September 27, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Violin Conspiracy, by Brendan Slocumb Recommended for Adults. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the […]

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Thu 29

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

September 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, 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 […]

Thu 29

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Kūpuna Hour

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

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

Please join Jill Thompson of Lā'ie as she hosts a Kūpuna Hour. September is the month to move! Come and dance for health and wellness. From […]

October 2022

Sat 1

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Sumi-E in Paradise: A Japanese Painting Exhibition

October 1, 2022 - October 29, 2022

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

View an exhibition of Sumi-e artwork by students of local instructor and artist Hisae Shouse at Hawaii State Library. The Japanese art of Sumi-e, or […]

Sat 1

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

October 1, 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 1

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Cultivating a Mindful Meditation Practice (for Adults)

October 1, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

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

Feeling unfocused, stressed out, or experiencing pain or depression? Mindfulness training and meditation have been shown to help alleviate a range of common physical and […]