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September 2022

Tue 13

Perler Bead Party: Fall Themed

September 13, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Happy Fall! Join us in making Fall themed perler bead crafts. Perler beads are small, heat interactive beads that can be fused together to create […]

Tue 13

Picture of Rothenburg Germany with text Discovering Deutschland German Language Culture with native German Angie Castellaw

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

September 13, 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 13

Mauka to Makai Sustainable Foods of Hawai’i – LIMU and ULU

September 13, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Malia Heimuli of Kua’āina Ulu ‘Auamo and Chef Willie Barrera of ‘Iwa Eats will share their mana’o about limu and ulu. This is the year […]

Wed 14

Make Hearts for Peace

September 14, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Join us for an indoor/outdoor project, making origami hearts to celebrate the International Day Peace. Materials, instructions, and helpful friends all provided from 2:00 to […]

Thu 15

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

September 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, 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 15

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Kūpuna Hour

September 15, 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 […]

Thu 15

Preschool Storytime

September 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Kauai - Lihue 4344 Hardy St, Lihue, HI, United States

Children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us every Thursday at 10:30 am for our Preschool Storytime. The program will […]

Thu 15

Keiki Storytime

September 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

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

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more! Storytime will be followed by a simple craft. Best suited for 2 through 5 year-olds. This program is […]

Thu 15

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Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.

September 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Our community partner,Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend […]

Thu 15