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April 2023

Sun 23

Kid Lit Exhibit

April 1, 2023 - April 29, 2023

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

This year, five young authors have contributed original works to our first-ever Kid Lit Exhibit at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Readers need writers, and this […]

Mon 24

Egg Hunt

April 24, 2023 - April 29, 2023

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

We are not putting away our eggs just yet. We will be hiding 15 eggs a day in the library. Bring an egg to the […]

Mon 24

Talk Story: Native Hawaiian Lunar Calendar

April 24, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Come talk story! Explore the Ancient Hawaiian Lunar Calendar and use journaling to learn about your wahi pana or special and celebrated place. This ongoing Talk […]

Tue 25

board game with animals, dice, and beginning pieces

Board Game Tuesdays

April 25, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Hawaii - Laupahoehoe 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe, HI, United States

Stop by and play family friendly board games! Play with friends or learn how to play a new game with others. This is a free […]

Tue 25

Family Movie Night: Cinderella

April 25, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Join us for Family Movie Night: Cinderella. Cinderella is rated PG. The run time is 106 minutes. See you in the magazine room. Happy National […]

Wed 26

Kaua`i Community College Info Table

April 26, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kauai - Hanapepe 4490 Kona Road, Hanapepe, HI, United States

Get local support and resources from Rhonda Liu, Ed Specialist from the University Center at Kaua`i Community College. Rhonda will be available at the info […]

Wed 26

Honolulu Civil Beat Pop-up Newsroom

April 26, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Oahu - Kalihi-Palama 1325 Kalihi St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the library for a day. Come by anytime and talk story with us about our […]

Wed 26

Puzzle Wednesdays

April 26, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Hawaii - Laupahoehoe 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe, HI, United States

Enjoy your time at the library piecing together our library puzzles! Put the pieces together and the library will have a piece of community art […]

Wed 26

Earth Day ‘Ohana Craft: Beginner Garden

April 26, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Celebrate Earth Day by planting seeds and starting a garden featuring flowers and vegetables! All ages are welcome and all materials will be provided. […]

Wed 26

Kaua`i Community College Info Table

April 26, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kauai - Waimea 9750 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI, United States

Dreaming of a college degree but don't want to leave Kaua`i? Meet Rhonda Liu, Ed Specialist from the University Center at Kaua`i Community College to […]