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Children's Storytime

Adventures Await at Storytime

O‘ahu - ʻĀina Haina 5246 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy, Honolulu

Join Aunty Beth at Storytime! We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Suitable for children 2-5. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. […]

therapy dogs

Read To or Visit a Therapy Dog!

O‘ahu - ‘Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, ‘Aiea

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t want to […]

A colorful illustration of an African American man with a beige background.

2nd Thursday Book Club

Kaua‘i - Hanapēpē 4490 Kona Road, Hanapēpē

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store : a novel by James McBride "It's June 1972, and the Pennsylvania State Police have some questions concerning a […]

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