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    • Adaka Dog

    Read To A Therapy Dog: Meet Adaka

    Hawai‘i - Hilo 300 Waiānuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

    Meet our newest therapy dog Adaka!  This  program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and […]

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    Canceled Writers’ Group

    O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Looking for a like minded writing group? Or ready to write and hesitant? Join our Writers’ Group! Work on your current writing project in an […]

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    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 […]

    WaipahuStorytime

    Storytime (Alternating Saturdays)

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    O‘ahu - Waipahu 94-275 Mokuola St, Waipahu, HI, United States

    Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by […]

    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

    Story Celebration

    O‘ahu - Mānoa 2716 Woodlawn Dr, Honolulu, HI, United States

    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 […]

    Ruth Pukahi Storytime

    Kids Club

    O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for the whole family. Appropriate […]

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    The Card Catalog of Poetry

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    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    A quiet place to leave a few words behind. What & How: Pick a catalog card. Write a thought, a feeling, a short poem, or […]

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    Hidden Voices Scavenger Hunt

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    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Discover hidden poetry around the library! Explore the Language, Literature & History section in honor of National Poetry Month! You can collect stickers as mini […]

    female child holding a book in front of a desk that says "Library" with an older female behind the desk, with a stack of books on the side of the desk

    Reading Between the Lines: Library Trivia Extravaganza Worksheet

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    It's too short to celebrate libraries in just one week, so we've extended the celebration to a whole month!  Celebrate National Library Week (April 13-19, […]

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