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Seeking Teen Volunteers
Hey Teens! Are you looking for a summer volunteer opportunity in a nice, cool environment? Or, perhaps you're looking for a chance to meet new people and other teens your age? If you are, then apply for our Summer Reading teen volunteer program. Our volunteers assist teens, children, and parents with summer reading registration and give out reading prizes. Our teen volunteers must: be between the ages of 14 to 18 or graduating with the Class of 2018; complete an…
Find out more »Keiki Story Time
Come and help create life-long readers. These 30-45 minute programs are full of books, songs, and activities that are designed to get kids ready to read. Children are encouraged to participate and engage with the stories, and activities with their grownups.
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, breakout games, book talks, and sports. Please call for more information. All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days…
Find out more »Preschool and Toddler Story Time
Visit the library every Thursday morning for stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children ages 3-5. A simple make and take craft will follow each 30 minute storytime. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.
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. All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation…
Find out more »Let’s Read Together with Tutu Kaneali’i
Have fun listening to good stories and good books with a wonderful reader. Relax, enjoy listening and let your imagination wander. Please join us in the Children's Room Mondays at 2:30. Best for 1st to 5th graders.
Find out more »Summer Reading Kickoff for Teens!
Libraries Rock for teens! Join us as we make ice cream floats, listen to rock n roll music and make paper ice cream floats to keep track of our reading this summer! Wednesday, May 30, 2018 2:30-4pm. Call to reserve a spot -808-453-6566. Ages 12 and up. Program schedule is 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 »Kilauea Point Junior Ranger Storytime
Get ready for our spectacular Kīlauea Point Junior Ranger Storytime! Ranger Christa and friends teach the keiki all about North Shore Kauaʻi's fascinating wildlife. We sing songs, read stories and make marvelous crafts! This program combines our weekly Toddler Time and Storytime. We hope to see you there! The Kīlauea Point Junior Ranger Storytime is made possible by the Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and the Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Program content is designed for keiki…
Find out more »PAWS for Reading
PAWS for Reading on the last Thursday of every month at Makawao Library! Children in grades 1-5 can read to registered therapy dogs and/or dogs in training from Assistance Dogs of Hawaii. This 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. All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or…
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