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Finals Countdown: Lei Making Workshop

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.

Finals Countdown Activities for May 5-9

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

Sacred Asia: Exploring Spirituality

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.

Finals Countdown: May 5-16

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

National Library Week: Baggage Tag Activity

National Library Week 2025: Drawn to your Library Baggage Tag designs
National Library Week: April 6-12

Happy National Library Week!

During the month of April, libraries across the nation will highlight the roles of libraries and library professionals and the parts they play in our communities. 

To celebrate National Library Week, our talented library aide, Kaylee, designed baggage tag templates for students to color or design their own! Tags are available at our National Library Week table. If students would like to have their tags laminated, they can bring their tags back to the circulation desk Thursday or Friday (April 10-11) between 10am – 12pm. 

Upcoming Learning Commons & Library Events

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The library & tutoring staff will be hosting a few events for students within the next few weeks! March 27 (Thursday): Launch of the 50th Anniversary Edition of “Historic Waiʻanae: A Place of Kings” Waiʻanae Moku, Library Table 12:30 to 3:30pm We will be showcasing the 50th Anniversary Edition of “Historic Waiʻanae: A Place of… Continue reading →