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July 2022

Sun 17

Hui Laulima Beach clean up

July 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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

“Many hands working together” Malama the ocean with us! Our Hilo Bayfront beach needs some love! We meet at the canoe storage area (Halau) at […]

Sun 17

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Learn Pickleball Today!

July 17, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Location: Library Meeting Room (Limited seating up to 10 people, first come first served basis and Staff Parking Area. No outside food or drinks please.) […]

Sun 17

Slack Key Guitar with Jeff Peterson

July 17, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Oahu - Kaneohe 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, United States

Enjoy an afternoon of slack key music with Jeff Peterson! His focus on slack key guitar, classical, & jazz music has allowed him to develop […]

Mon 18

Origami Mobile

July 18, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hawaii - North Kohala 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, United States

Learn how to fold a crane or show off your origami skills, then make a mobile to display your creations! All materials will be provided. […]

Tue 19

Movie Matinee – Jungle Cruise (PG-13)

July 19, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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

With our Swank Movie License, Kahuku Public and School Library is happy to present the PG-13 film: Jungle Cruise (PG-13, 2021) In the Amazon, riverboat […]

Tue 19

The Origins of Earth’s Oceans and Life on Extrasolar Planets

July 19, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, HI, United States

Explore the origins of Earth’s oceans and life on extrasolar planets with Dr. Nader Haghighipour. He is an astronomer who specializes in binary star systems […]

Wed 20

VIRTUAL EVENT: Book Club Discussion – “The Book of Lost Names”

July 20, 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 Kristin Harmel's novel The Book of Lost Names! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the […]

Thu 21

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Kūpuna Hour

July 21, 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. July meetings will focus on Technology. Have questions about devices? Internet searching? Websites? […]

Thu 21

The Origins of Earth’s Oceans and Life on Extrasolar Planets

July 21, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Hawaii - Pahala 96-3150 Pikake St, Pahala, HI, United States

Explore the origins of Earth’s oceans and life on extrasolar planets with Dr. Nader Haghighipour. He is an astronomer who specializes in binary star systems […]

Thu 21