A variety of events will be presented at public libraries on Maui in August including a family movie night, a dramatic reading of Green Mansions and the screening of a PBS Frontline documentary.

Events include the following:

Papa Lopaka. Courtesy photo.

Kīhei Public Library:

• Aug. 16, 3 p.m.: Discovering the Classics with Papa Lopaka. Keiki ages six and older can join Papa Lopaka (Robert DeVinck) for a dramatic reading of the Classics Illustrated comic book, Green Mansions by W. H. Hudson. A brief discussion and Q & A session will follow. Read more HERE.
• Aug. 29, 6 p.m.: Family Movie Night. See a popular computer-animated superhero comedy film. Rated PG; read more HERE.

Makawao Public Library:

• August 23, 5 p.m. – Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End: Watch this PBS Frontline documentary based on the best-selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande exploring the hopes of patients and families facing life-limiting illness and their relationships with doctors, nurses, and family caregivers.  Then join in a discussion led by Hospice Maui staff Dr. Nancy Long and bereavement counselor Joyce Lechuga. Read more HERE.