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Story Celebration

April 25, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Book cover of Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story by Leslea Newan and illustrated by Sarita Rich. A boy holds a white puppy and a girl holds packaged bag of snacks

Please join illustrator Sarita Rich in celebrating the release of Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story, a touching book that handles themes of processing grief, experiencing another culture, and learning how to be a good friend–and does so with tender care. Program will feature a book reading and crafts, for ages 5 and up.

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 encourage, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule for upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

Details

Date:
April 25, 2026
Time:
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Event Categories:
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Island

O‘ahu

Recommended for

Children, Families

Branch

O‘ahu – Mānoa
2716 Woodlawn Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822 United States
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Phone:
808-988-0459

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