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April 2024

Wed 17

Sleep Well to Reduce the Risk of Dementia

April 17, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kauai - Lihue 4344 Hardy St, Lihue, HI, United States

Sleep, or the lack thereof, is a significant concern for caregivers. For individuals with Alzheimer's, sleep, or the perception of excessive sleep, can be particularly […]

Wed 17

Eyes on Palestine and Israel

April 17, 2024 @ 5:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Molokai - Molokai 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI, United States

Join us to learn the history of what has led to the current conflict in Palestine/Israel, through film. Included will be full-length dramas, documentaries, and […]

Wed 17

MADD Power of Parents

April 17, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, HI, United States

Parents and guardians are said to be the biggest influence on teens’ choices to drink underage and what they do behind the wheel. Mothers Against […]

Thu 18

Children’s Book Week 2024 Art Contest

April 18, 2024

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

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Help us celebrate the joy of reading with an art […]

Thu 18

Keiki ‘N Critter Storytime

April 18, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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

Wildlife Presenter Charles Lee’s Keiki 'N Critter: Live & Let Live. Get up close with critters both cuddly and creepy, and learn not only what […]

Thu 18

Cartoon animals reading books. Storytime

Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.

April 18, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Our community partner, Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]

Thu 18

Babies, Books, and Blankets

April 18, 2024 @ 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 […]

Thu 18

Current Events Discussion Group

April 18, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Molokai - Molokai 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI, United States

Join us weekly to share ideas regarding current events of every kind. Moderator Joan Tito will guide the discussion and attendees will be called upon […]

Thu 18

Wahiawa Knitting Group

April 18, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Join members of the community two Thursdays of every month for knitting and talking story. This one-hour informal knitting group is open to veteran knitters […]

Thu 18