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Audiobook: Empire of AI Audiobook - Searches : selfhood in the digital age Audiobook: The Last Human Job: The Work of Connecting in a Disconnected World Audiobook: Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations

No time to read? We have OverDrive audiobooks. Using the Libby smartphone app, you can listen to books on self-improvement, history, AI, social issues, and more on your daily commute, during your lunch break, or while working out at the gym. Our latest titles include:

To view more audiobook titles, go to the Library's PrimoSearch page and click Featured Books on the top menu. Then click the Audiobooks collection. Happy listening!

New to OverDrive and Libby? See our OverDrive LibGuide for helpful tips.

Do you have a title you want us to purchase? Submit your request using our book request form. Be sure to tell us if you want it as an audiobook.

Want to read, not listen? See New Books and OverDrive Ebooks for the latest print and e-book titles.

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Library Cheer: Books, Movies & More for the Holidays @ Library Lab. Wednesday, November 26, 2025. 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Relax, recharge, and get into the holiday spirit with books, movies, and more — all free at your Library!

Presented by Junie Hayashi, Public Services / OER Librarian

Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: go.hawaii.edu/k6m

Meeting ID: 815 2870 1228
Passcode: 607998

Audience: Faculty, Staff and Students  

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more.

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Library Lab Workshop - Online Accessibility: Creating Content for All. Wednesday, November 12, 12PM via Zoom. Audience: Faculty & Staff

Learn what the library does to make its website accessible for users with disabilities. We’ll talk about core principles of digital accessibility, and tools and techniques to make your online content meet accessibility standards.

Presented by Ralph Toyama, Systems Librarian

Date: November 12, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: go.hawaii.edu/m4u

Audience: Faculty & Staff  

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Upcoming session:

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Library Lab Workshop. Ke Kumuwaiwai: Online Hawaiian Research Databases. Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Discover key Hawaiian databases—including Ulukau, Papakilo, Kīpuka, and Kumukahi—and learn how to use them effectively in teaching and research. This workshop will highlight strategies for finding reputable Hawaiian resources and infusing Native Hawaiian knowledge, culture, and perspectives into any discipline, while also strengthening your own foundation in Hawaiian studies.

Presented by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz, Hawaiian-Pacific Resources Librarian

Date: October 29, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: go.hawaii.edu/pRm

Audience: Faculty & Staff  

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Upcoming sessions:

  • November 12: Online Accessibility by Ralph Toyama, Systems Librarian
  • November 26: Library Cheer: Books, Movies & More for the Holidays by Junie Hayashi, Public Services / OER Librarian

Watch Library Lab Recordings

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Leeward Database Deep Dive: Finding and Citing Scholarly Articles for Your Topic @ Library Lab, October 15, 2025, 2pm

Need scholarly sources for your research paper but not sure where to start? Join us for an interactive Zoom workshop where we’ll take a deep dive into Leeward's research databases, like ABI/INFORM, JSTOR, and ScienceDirect. Learn how to choose the best database for your topic, search effectively, and cite your sources correctly.

Presented by Natalie Kahn, Instruction Librarian

Date: October 15, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/88096926570

Audience: Students

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Upcoming session:

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The tutors and the library staff hosted a lei making workshop in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) Thursday, May 8th. Students learned how to make ti leaf lei and eyelash yarn lei. Mahalo Jordan and Faith, our LRC tutors, for leading the workshop!

 Spring 2025 Finals Countdown - Tī Leaf Lei Making Spring 2025 Finals Countdown - Eyelash Yarn Lei Making

Eyelash yarn lei supplies funded by ASUH - Leeward CC.

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We've made it to finals week! The library is still offering study snacks and de-stressing activities for Leeward CC Students! Please encourage your students to drop by the library with their Leeward ID.

Snacks funded by ASUH - Leeward CC. 

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Get ready for the home stretch of the semester! The Library & Tutoring will be hosting a few de-stressing activities for students during our Finals Countdown period, May 5-16! Please share our event schedule with your students:

  • May 5-16 (Mon-Fri), 8am - 5pm: FREE snacks* at the Library's circulation desk
  • May 7 (Wed), 4:15-5pm: Yoga with Natalie Kahn at the Hale Lehua Dance Studio (DA 108), located next to Kīpuka
  • May 8 (Thu), 12-1:30pm: Lei Making Workshop* at the Learning Resource Center, located inside the Library (Registration Required)

*Supplies funded by ASUH - Leeward CC. Validated Leeward CC ID required.

For more information, visit our Finals Countdown page at go.hawaii.edu/yTR

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During Asian Heritage Month, the Learning Commons & Library will be hosting the "Sacred Asia: Exploring Spirituality" exhibit for a limited time:

Sacred Asia Exploring Spirituality for Asian Heritage Month Exhibit: April 28 - May 12 at the Library's front entrance Sacred Asia Exploring Spirituality for Asian Heritage Month Exhibit Description
Sacred Asia: Exploring Spirituality
Presented by Dr. Kevin Tangonan, Office Of Planning, Policy & Assessment
Exhibit Dates: April 28 - May 12
Location: Library Entrance

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, "Sacred Asia: Exploring Spirituality" invites you to journey though the spiritual and cultural landscapes of Asia. This exhibit showcases a curated collection of sacred and symbolic items.

Each piece reflects the rich tapestry of beliefs, customs, and historical narratives that shape the spiritual identities of diverse Asian cultures, from religious artifacts and good luck charms to ceremonial objects and ancestral symbols, these items embody the deep connection between the material and the metaphysical.

This exhibit serves as a space to explore how tradition and spirituality are interwoven into daily life, artistic expression, and cultural continuity across generations. Through these artifacts, we celebrate the resilience, diversity, and sacred traditions that continue to guide communities throughout Asia and the Asian diaspora.

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Finals Countdown: May 5-16. The library offers study spaces, research support, and destressing activities. The Learning Resource Center and Writing Center offers tutoring and writing consultation and more! We will also have free snacks funded by ASUH - Leeward CC. Because our snacks are funded by ASUH, you must show your Spring 2025 validated ID card.
Get ready for the home stretch of the semester! The Library & Tutoring will be hosting a few de-stressing activities for students during our Finals Countdown period, May 5-16! Please share our event schedule with your students:

  • May 5-16 (Mon-Fri), 8am - 5pm: FREE snacks* at the Library's circulation desk
  • May 7 (Wed), 4:15-5pm: Yoga with Natalie Kahn at the Hale Lehua Dance Studio (DA 108), located next to Kīpuka
  • May 8 (Thu), 12-1:30pm: Lei Making Workshop* at the Learning Resource Center, located inside the Library

*Supplies will be funded by ASUH - Leeward CC. Validated Leeward CC ID required.

For more information, visit our Finals Countdown page at go.hawaii.edu/yTR

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