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July 2022

Tue 19

Author Talk with Rebecca J. Carlson | The Magic of Words

July 19, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Hear a reading from the Barley & Rye adventure book series, learn more about the process of creating children’s fiction, and participate in fun, mini […]

Mon 25

Can you Write a Memoir?

July 25, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Hawaii - Mountain View 18-1235 Volcano Hwy, Mountain View, HI, United States

Sure! Everybody has a story! And nobody can tell yours quite the way you can, with your own accent, your own humor, your own special […]

Tue 26

VIRTUAL EVENT – Book Club “The Seed Keeper”

July 26, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Seed Keeper, by Diane Wilson Recommended for Adults. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the […]

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Thu 28

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Family Story Time and Craft With Big Island YWCA

July 28, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Join us in the children's room for a special community partner story time. There will be singing and crafts after our story. This program is […]

Sat 30

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Harry Potter Day at Wahiawa Mugwick Library

July 30, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Oahu - Wahiawa 820 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI, United States

In honor of Harry Potter's birthday on July 31, Wahiawa Public Library will turn into Wahiawa Mugwick Library. We invite our patrons to celebrate with […]

August 2022

Thu 4

Keiki Storytime

August 4, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Oahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more! Storytime will be followed by a simple craft. Best suited for 2 through 5 year-olds. This program is […]

Thu 4

Babies, Books, and Blankets

August 4, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Hawaii - Pahoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pahoa, HI, United States

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

Mon 8

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Teen Book Club

August 8, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Honokaa 45-3380 Mamane St, Bldg #3, Honokaa, HI, United States

This month, Teen Book Club will discuss Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus. in 1841, a Japanese fishing vessel sinks, and 14-year-old Manjiro is […]

Tue 9

Book Club: Harlem Shuffle

August 9, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hawaii - North Kohala 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, United States

Join the North Kohala Book Club outside on the lanai to discuss Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead. Ray Carney’s home furniture store is built upon […]

Tue 9