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July 2022

Thu 21

Paper Feather Mobile Craft for Teens

July 21, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

Learn how to use recycled materials to create a feathery and fun mini mobile or wall hanging. This activity, sponsored by the Friends of the […]

Wed 27

Text says, "DIY Stickers" in blue and yellow font. There are two colorful fish below it. Bubbles decorate the top of the image.

DIY Ocean Stickers

July 27, 2022 @ 10:30 am

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Make your own ex-squid-site ocean stickers! You can take them home and use them to decorate your notebooks, binders, and more! Recommended for ages 5-12. […]

Sat 30

Blue slime containing a plastic, yellow octopus toy and a plastic crab toy.

Ocean Slime Craft: STEAM at Your Library

July 30, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

This summer, the library is celebrating oceans of possibilities! Join Ms. Jen the Kids' Librarian for a story and a special STEAM craft: creating ocean-themed […]

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Sat 30

S.T.E.M. Challenge: Build a LEGO Maze

July 30, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Children ages 5 and up are invited to drop in to make a their very own LEGO maze puzzle. This can be done in the […]

Sat 30

Feel the Squish! Slime Time!

July 30, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

Get ready for oozy, gooey good fun! Feel the granular goo squishing between your fingers as you create your own sand slime. See the solution […]

Sat 30

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up

July 30, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Kauai - Princeville 4343 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States

Join the Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville and Jean Souza from Kauai Ocean Discovery to celebrate our summer reading program! We'll have […]

Free

Sun 31

Fish printing of two red fish by Naoki Hayashi

Gyotaku: Fish Printing with Hawaii Artist Naoki Hayashi

July 31, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Oahu - Pearl City 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI, United States

Learn about the Japanese art form of gyotaku, which means fish (gyo) rubbing (-taku). Naoki will demonstrate his process of fish printing, from start to […]