Laupahoehoe Library Programs

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019 by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Hawaii Island News update from Hawaii News Digest.

Top story: In this post, we focus on upcoming community programs sponsored by the Laupahoehoe Public and School Library.

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Content provided by Susan Collins, Librarian III, Laupahoehoe Public and School Library.

Accessed on 28 December 2019, 0115 UTC, Post 20044.

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Susan Collins

1:40 PM (1 hour ago)

to Susan

Aloha,

We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.

Please check items often to show support for your library!

We are having the following programs coming up:

December 30th – Welcome to Azerbaijan w/ an exchange student! 6-7:15pm

January 6th – It’s Tea Time! w/ Gaby and Susan 6-7:15pm

January 13th – Climate Change and cows 6-7:15pm

January 20th – CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (go volunteer in your community!)

January 27th – Treatment-Free Hygienic Beekeeping w/ Jen 6-7:15pm

Every Tuesday (in January ) – Lego Club 2:30-3:30pm

Every Wednesday – Ohana Art 2:15-3pm

Every Friday – Yoga for Every Body 9:30-10:30am

Susan Collins

Librarian III – Laupahoehoe Public and School Library

Email: susan.collins@li brarieshawaii.org | Web: librarieshawaii.org

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