Hāmākua Homesteading Series

Our Hāmākua Homestead series is back, and it’s more exciting than ever! Get ready for inspiring sessions on permaculture design, unlocking the secrets to building a powerful brand, and diving deep into the beautiful art of cacao farming—plus, we’ve got a few surprises that will surely delight you, including a special offsite garden tour on Saturday, April 25th. Join us at the library Mondays at 5:30 pm as we come together to celebrate community, craftsmanship, and possibility. This amazing experience is proudly sponsored by the Honeybee Education Program and the Laupāhoehoe Train Museum— don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow! – Monday, May 4: Introduction to Permaculture, presented by Dave Sansone Come connect with the holistic permaculture design principles and ethics for creating resilient and regenerative human habitats and agricultural systems by mimicking nature. [NOTE: Presenter updated] – Monday, May 11: Brand Discussion 101, presented by Bruce Bourne [NOTE: Presenter updated] – Monday, May 18: Tiny Batch Chocolate- Learn to Process Cacao Tree to Treat at Home, presented by Raven Hanna  Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.