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July 2022

Wed 13

Preschool Storytime

July 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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

Join us on the library lawn for a fun-filled storytime! Together we’ll sing songs, read some simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]

Wed 13

Imua Readers!

July 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Maui - Kihei 35 Waimahaihai St, Kihei, United States

Sign-ups required; limited to 10 participants per session. Learning to read? Our community partner, Imua Readers!, is pleased to offer a 3-week Summer Reading Camp […]

Wed 13

Text says, "Think, Play, Win! Boredom Busters" In the middle is a game board and a pair of dice

Think, Play, Win! Boredom Buster Games for Kids

July 13, 2022 @ 10:30 am

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

We'll be having a whale of a time learning new games! Come down to Kaimuki to play the Filipino strategy game, Tapatan, and the dice […]

Wed 13

VIRTUAL EVENT: Pono Fishing

July 13, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Celebrate "Oceans of Possiblities", our 2022 Summer Reading Challenge! Learn about Pono (responsible) fishing in Hawai‘i! Jason Mehlinger and Kyla Herrmann from the State Department […]

Wed 13

Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai: Learning About Limu

July 13, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

What is limu, and how is it important to Hawai‘i and its people? Be a part of the Year of the Limu celebrations! Come and […]

Thu 14

Slack Key Guitar with Jeff Peterson

July 14, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Oahu - Kailua 239 Kuulei Rd, Kailua, HI, United States

Enjoy an evening of slack key music with Jeff Peterson! His focus on slack key guitar, classical, & jazz music has allowed him to develop […]

Sun 17

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Learn Pickleball Today!

July 17, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Location: Library Meeting Room (Limited seating up to 10 people, first come first served basis and Staff Parking Area. No outside food or drinks please.) […]

Sun 17

Slack Key Guitar with Jeff Peterson

July 17, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Oahu - Kaneohe 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, United States

Enjoy an afternoon of slack key music with Jeff Peterson! His focus on slack key guitar, classical, & jazz music has allowed him to develop […]

Sun 17

Lego Club

July 17, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Kaneohe 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, United States

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play. All ages welcome! Build a Lego masterpiece! Meet other Lego artists as you create. Completed Lego […]

Mon 18