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Fall Checkout Challenge
Come join Aiea Public Library for our creepy crawly check-out challenge! Children 6th grade and under may draw sticker packets for every book that they (or their guardian) borrow. If your sticker packet contains a candy corn sticker, you win a prize. More books borrowed = more chances to win! See the information desk for more information/sign-up. No purchase or consideration necessary to participate.
Find out more »Children’s Storytime
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime in the Edna Allyn Room for Children. This program is suitable for ages 3 and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Please notify the library at least 10 (ten) days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if other special accommodation is needed.
Find out more »Keiki Storytime Plus
For keiki ages 3 - 5 accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver. Join us for stories, crafts, and other learning experiences. Introduce your child to the joy of reading a book and set them on the road to a future of lifelong learning. Some days, we will have storytime. Other days we will have crafts to develop fine motor skills. There might even be songs and movement days, and a few journaling activities that can get keiki interested…
Find out more »After-school Activities Club
North Kohala Public Library invites you to join the after-school activities club on selected Wednesdays for ages 6 and up. We will enjoy a variety of fun activities, meet new friends, and learn new things. Possible activities include Lego building, Wii gaming, drama, crafting, movies, book talks, and sports. Please call for more information. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter of if special accommodations are needed.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every Thursday at 10:30am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at all times. Each half hour story time will be followed by a simple craft and puzzle time. Program is free! Program schedules are subject to change. Contact the library 10 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.
Find out more »Pre-School Storytime
The Library would like to invite you to join us for storytime fun. We host storytime every Friday for keiki ages 2-5 and their caregivers. The program includes stories, songs, and crafts. Storytime has many benefits, such as helping brain development by increasing knowledge, vocabulary, imagination, and concentration. Program is suitable for ages five and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to…
Find out more »Children’s Storytime
Creating life-long readers begins at a young age. These 20-30 minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities that are designed to get kids ready to read. Children under 5 years old are encouraged to engage with the stories, and activities, and their grownups to participate in the program along with the children. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 10 days in advance to…
Find out more »Go! Read with Ohana100 Volunteers
Join us for a special storytime event in celebration of Make a Difference Day. Volunteers from Ohana100 will read with keiki and engage in fun reading activities to promote literacy. Free books will be given to children and teens (babies through age 18) during this event, while supplies last. Ohana100 is a non-profit organization that promotes literacy and community services in Hawaii and New York. Over the years, they have provided free and gently used books to children and supported literacy…
Find out more »Picture Book Month Celebrates ‘Most Wanted’ Authors
Picture books bring a child's world alive through pictures with wonderful illustrations and story lines. Throughout November, we celebrate picture books with a special find the author game. Children can read picture books of their choice by 18 talented writers and log them on a book log. After finding and reading the books, participants turn the logs in for special prizes. Parents may also read books to youngsters and log them for prizes. Prizes are awarded to kids 13 and below. Stop…
Find out more »“Paws” for Reading
Children in grades 1-5 will have the opportunity to read to registered therapy dogs and/or dogs in training from Assistance Dogs of Hawaii. It is a unique approach to make reading fun for children, with the ultimate goal of improving literacy skills and building self-confidence. Parents must pre-register for 15-minute time slots, and a parent/caregiver must be present during the session. Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library (10 days for Oahu; 15 days for neighbor islands)…
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