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    • four children sitting on the floor, a librarian reading ABC, 123 to them from a book

    Keiki Storytime

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    O‘ahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

    Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

    children reading clipart. Boy & girl on book pile

    1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

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    O‘ahu - ʻEwa Beach 91-950 North Road, ʻEwa Beach, HI, United States

    This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]

    Family Literacy Night, a partnership with Read to Me International

    Family Literacy Night

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    Kaua‘i - Waimea 9750 Kaumuali’i Hwy, Waimea, HI, United States

    Join RTMI (Read To Me International) & the Waimea Public Library for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families who register on […]

    Family Story Time logo

    Family Story Time

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    Hawai‘i - Pāhoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa, HI, United States

    Join us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. There will be a free new book […]

    Fish reading

    Family Story Time

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    Hawai‘i - Laupāhoehoe 35-2065 Old Māmalahoa Hwy, Laupāhoehoe, HI, United States

    Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great […]

    Children's Storytime

    Keiki Storytime

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    O‘ahu - Liliha 1515 Liliha St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

    children reading clipart. Boy & girl on book pile

    1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

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    O‘ahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

    Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun […]

    A string of green mokihana berries on a lei

    Mokihana Berry Read-Aloud Club

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    Kaua‘i - Hanapēpē 4490 Kona Road, Hanapēpē, HI, United States

    For Kindergarteners through 3rd graders Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Learn new vocabulary! Expand your imagination! Funny stories, classic tales, short […]

    cartoon animals reading a book

    Preschool Storytime

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    O‘ahu - Kāneʻohe 45-829 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāneʻohe, HI, United States

    The Preschool Storytime will be held in the Windward Mall's Center Court. Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Please bring blankets, mats or something […]

    Story Time graphic book open with rainbow and mountain rocket, balloon

    Storytime

    Hawai‘i - Thelma Parker Memorial 67-1209 Māmalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI, United States

    Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft or activity. Suitable for children […]

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