News, Events, and Exhibits

#HawaiianHistoryMonth PANIOLO 9/2/2021

Kamehameha III brought Mexican cowboys (vaqueros) to Hawaiʻi so they could train Hawaiians on how to ride horses and steer cattle. Paniolo, Hawaiian cowboys, were able to pick up these skills pretty ...
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Ke kāī koi o Honouliuli 6/16/2021

We’re excited to announce the addition of new photos in our library lobby! This exhibit is titled, “Ke Kāī Koi o Honouliuli”. The kāī koi is the famous kalo of ʻEwa and grew abundantly in ...
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Hurricane Preparedness Week 5/10/2021

Hawai’i’s hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. This year, National Hurricane Preparedness Week is observed during the week of May 9-15 to help raise awareness about the dangers ...
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Native Hawaiian Plant Month 4/9/2021

Did you know that April is also Native Hawaiian Plant Month? From the ʻaʻaliʻi to the wiliwili, there are so many plants endemic to Hawaiʻi nei and unfortunately, many of them have gone extinct ...
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Citizen Science Month 4/7/2021

April is Citizen Science Month, an annual celebration that aims to inspire volunteers to get involved in research to help advance science. Citizen scientists can contribute to projects led by ...
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New titles – March 2021 3/8/2021

Hunger : the oldest problem / Martin Caparros ; translated from the Spanish by Katherine Silver. The last story of Mina Lee / Nancy Jooyoun Kim. Border Wars : inside Trump's assault on ...
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