The Living Library

The Living Library is a multi-media space dedicated to creating and capturing digital images, video, and audio stories of resilience from our community. The goal of this project is to honor our kūpuna and history by capturing moʻolelo that speaks to the resilience of  ‘ohana, ‘āina, and the greater community while highlighting the traditional and cultural practices and historical events of our ahupuaʻa and beyond.

Our understanding of the past, as well as highlighting knowledge of current generations, allows us to bring forward shared values, lessons, and goals to build a stronger future.  Living Library programming is intended to promote education and inspiration through various techniques such as video and audio capture of oral histories, podcasts, public screenings or exhibits, and private viewing appointments of our digital repository. 

Puʻuhonua Society Resource Desk

We’re excited to host a Resource Desk in partnership with the Puʻuhonua Society. This space gives our community direct access to Nā Maka o ka ʻĀina, an incredible collection of Hawaiian educational and documentary media.

At the Resource Desk, you can:

• Watch video footage – View raw recordings that document decades of Hawaiian history, sovereignty movements, and environmental stewardship.
• Read transcripts – Explore written records and translations of interviews and moʻolelo gathered by the Nā Maka o ka ʻĀina team.
• Research & learn – Use these primary sources for school projects, community work, or your own personal learning.

Please note that the Resource Desk is available by appointment only.

To schedule a visit, contact the KEY Project Living Library coordinator:
Phone: (808) 239-5777
Email: livinglibrary@keyproject.org

How can I be involved?

• Share an idea for an interview that highlights an area of focus such as KEY Projectʻs history, youth and kūpuna impact, social awareness/advocacy for our cultural growth, or a community development initiative that benefits our KEY reach.
• Host your podcast in our media room
• Share your expertise in the fields such as digital storytelling, media production, community engagement, or technology with our team and/or program participants
• Record your own ʻohana oral histories in our media room
• Donate photos, articles, film to be archived for public viewing
• Or simply contact us to talk story and develop something new!