#Makawao Public Library

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Maui Public Libraries Launch ‘Ukulele Lending Program

Maui Public Libraries Launch ‘Ukulele Lending Program

Virtual Launch Event by Jake Shimabukuro with Guest Artist Andrew Molina

Five Maui public libraries will launch a new lending collection of ‘ukulele beginning September 30th. Library patrons may borrow ‘ukulele for a three-week period at no cost with a valid library card. 

‘Ukulele instruments are donated and supported by the Music For Life Foundation and Jake Shimabukuro, co-director of…

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Maui's Native Forest Birds Talk at Makawao Public Library

Maui’s Native Forest Birds Talk at Makawao Public Library

There’s a Maui Native Forest Birds Talk at Makawao Public Library on Wednesday, January 29th. The public is invited to attend and learn more about what Maui Native Forest Bird Recovery Project is doing to protect and conserve Maui’s bird species and their habitats. Family-friendly. Find more information online. Free. 6:30pm. Makawao Public Library, (1159 Makawao Ave.); 808-573-8785; mauiforestbir…

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Star-Spangled Books Sale at Makawao Public Library

Star-Spangled Books Sale at Makawao Public Library

There’s a Star-Spangled Books Sale at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, July 6th. All are invited to join Maui Friends of the Library for this exciting holiday-inspired book sale. The sale will feature CDs, pre-loved books of all kinds (kids and adult), and keiki crafts. Plus, all kids 18 and younger get to choose a free book! Free. 9:30am. Makawao Public Library, (1159 Makawao Ave.); MFOL.org

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Maui’s Native Forest Birds Presentation at Makawao Public Library

Maui’s Native Forest Birds Presentation at Makawao Public Library

The Maui Native Forest Birds Presentation will be at Makawao Public Libraryon Wednesday, January 23rd. Attendees can learn a slew of information about Maui’s native birds like the Hawai‘i honeycreepers. The presentation will include stories shows through photos and data by ornithologist, Laura Berthold. Berthold has spent the last 10 years working for Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project; this is…

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HO-HO-Holiday Book Sale at Makawao Public Library There’ll be a HO-HO-Holiday Book Sale at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, December 8th. Presented by Maui Friends of the Library, find a sleigh-full of books starting at $1 each.

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Hip-Hop for Families with Mr. Kneel at Makawao Public Library

Hip-Hop for Families with Mr. Kneel at Makawao Public Library

Hip-Hop for Families with Mr. Kneel will be at Makawao Public Library on Monday, July 9th. In celebration of the Statewide Summer Reading Program, Mr. Kneel (Neil McIntyre) will share his love for reading through beatbox and rhyme. He’s a professional goofball, hip-hop emcee and beatboxer who loves to promote learning and positive vibes through music. Free. 6:30pm. Makawao Public Library, (1159…

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Calling All Young Poets: Come Write a Poem at Makawao Public Library

Calling All Young Poets: Come Write a Poem at Makawao Public Library

Calling All Young Poets: Come Write a Poem will happen at the Makawao Public Library on Saturday, April 7. In celebration of National Poetry Month, this a great opportunity for kids ages 7-18 to work on their poetry. Writing coach N.T. Arevalo of Our Story Studio will present the workshop. It’s going to be all about playful exploration and collaborative writing activities. Free. 10am. Makawao…

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Hardware Science DIY Event at Makawao Public Library There’s a Hardware Science DIY Event at Makawao Public Library this Saturday, July 15. Hosted by HouseMart Ace Hardware and HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts, this keiki event is a special celebration of the HSPLS 2017 Summer Reading Program.

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Build A Better World With Boxes at the Makawao Public Library On Saturday, June 10, children 5 and up are invited to an hour of stories and activities all about the amazing things that can be built with boxes, paper and other simple materials.

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Imaginative Cartooning at Makawao Public Library

Imaginative Cartooning at Makawao Public Library

There’s an Imaginative Cartooning workshop at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, May 6. The class will be led by local artist and educator Keith U. McCrary. If you have a great idea for a children’s or political cartoon, this is great workshop for you. The class will exercise your imagination and includes cartoon and storytelling creation tips. All materials will be provided. Free. 10am.…

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Honolulu Theatre For Youth perform’s ‘Ouch!’ at Maui Libraries

Honolulu Theatre For Youth perform’s ‘Ouch!’ at Maui Libraries

Honolulu Theatre For Youth will perform Ouch! at two Maui public libraries on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Ouch! is a story about a brother and a sister named Boo and Hoo. They’re happy, but they always seem to get an ouch! The siblings notice that they’re not the only ones prone to injury, so they set out on an adventure with a box of Band Aids to fix all the ouches in the world. Free. First Showing: 3pm.…

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Hawaiian Music and Plants with George Kahumoku Jr. at Makawao Public Library

Hawaiian Music and Plants with George Kahumoku Jr. at Makawao Public Library

George Kahumoko Jr. will celebrate Hawaiian Music and Plants at the Makawao Public Library on Saturday, July 22. The Makawao Library will celebrate their new native Hawaiian garden with Maui Friends of the Library, Ho’olawa Farms and Hawaiian cultural practitioner George Kahumoku Jr. Attendees can help to paint a native Hawaiian plant mural, play games, drink tea and receive Hawaiian plant seeds.

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Story of the Ukulele at Makawao Public Library

Story of the Ukulele at Makawao Public Library

“Story of the Ukulele” will be at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, July 14th. Join Mele and Tom Fong for an unforgettable morning dedicated to Hawai‘i’s ukulele. Learn more about the types of ukulele and the parts, history, and tuning of this instrument. All ages are welcome. Free. 10:00am. Makawao Public Library, (1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 808-573-8785; Librarieshawaii.org 

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Used Booksale at Makawao Public Library

Used Booksale at Makawao Public Library

There’ll be a Used Booksale at Makawao Public Libraryon Saturday, July 7th. Presented by Maui Friends of the Library, cruise up to Makawao Town to enjoy the parade and rodeo with your family, then pop into the used book sale. All books start at $1 a piece and include a variety of pre-loved books from fiction to non-fiction, kids and adult. Every youngster (0-18) gets to choose and take home a…

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Cirque Jolie at Makawao Public Library

Cirque Jolie at Makawao Public Library

Cirque Jolie will happen at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, June 2nd. Parents and children ages 3+ are invited to enjoy a morning of play, magic, hula hoop fun, balloon art and laughs with Maui’s favorite clown, Cirque Jolie. Here’s a great weekend event for Maui families. Free. 10am. Makawao Public Library, (1159 Makawao Ave.); 808-573-8785; Librarieshawaii.org 

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Cirque Jolie at Makawao Public Library

Cirque Jolie at Makawao Public Library

This Thursday, Oct. 22, the Maui Friends of the Library invites children ages one to eight to Cirque Jolie at the Makawao Public Library. Enjoy an interactive magic show complete with a live rabbit. Seal the deal with face-painting. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Guests are encouraged to contact the library as soon as possible if special accommodations are needed. Free.…