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May 2024

Sat 4

Free Comic Book Day

May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

May the 4th Be With You on Free Comic Book Day! This year, Star Wars Day falls on the annual Free Comic Book Day at […]

Sat 4

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Tunes, Tales & Twirls Story Hour

May 4, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

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

Story Hour for small kids and their big folks! Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library. Anyone who requires an […]

Sat 4

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First Saturday Community Art Classes

May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hawaii - Thelma Parker Memorial 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI, United States

On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class on a […]

Mon 6

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Japanese Story Time

May 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

ON HOLD UNTIL AUGUST 5TH, 2024 Would you like to hear a story in Japanese? Then come and join our presenter, Elorah, on Monday […]

Mon 6

Black and white close-up photo of early 20th century baseball player Christy Mathweson in his baseball uniform.

Lecture: Christy Mathewson In His Time and Ours

May 6, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Discover the life and legacy of the first sports hero of the 20th Century - baseball player Christy Mathewson of the Giants. Lecturer will be […]

Mon 6

Chess Club

May 6, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Strategy! Mental exercise! Chess Club! Join us and learn to play or brush up on your skills. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome to […]

Tue 7

Family Story Time

May 7, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Family Story Time! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied […]

Tue 7

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Tuesday Chess Club

May 7, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play? Whatever […]

Tue 7

Tuesday Evening Chess Club

May 7, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Want to learn how to play chess with other enthusiasts? Come check out the Wahiawa Library Chess Club, meeting every Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm […]

Wed 8

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Preschool Story Time

May 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Oahu - Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, Aiea, HI, United States

Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a magnet activity, […]