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    Bookopoly

    Hawai‘i - Laupāhoehoe 35-2065 Old Māmalahoa Hwy, Laupāhoehoe, HI, United States

    Laupahoehoe Library is challenging library customers to play Bookopoly @ Our Library 2 June through 31 July. Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and […]

    book wrapped in brown butcher paper to hide the cover

    Summer (Blind) Date with a Library Book!

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    For teens in Grades 7-12 at the downtown Hawaii State Library... This event is almost pau! Reminder: Fill out the “Rate Your Date” bookmark and […]

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    Unwrap a Library Book!

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    For readers in Grades 3-6 at the downtown Hawaii State Library... This event is almost pau! Reminder: Fill out the Rating Bookmark and turn it […]

    children reading clipart. Boy & girl on book pile

    1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

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    O‘ahu - ʻEwa Beach 91-950 North Road, ʻEwa Beach, HI, United States

    This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]

    Pierre the Chihuahua dog

    Read to a Dog

    O‘ahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Read to a therapy dog!  All dogs participating in this program are specially trained and can help patrons practice reading aloud without judgment. The minutes spent […]

    Open book with a castle on top

    Sort of Traditional StoryTime

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    O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimukī Public Library where she became […]

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    Musical Storytime

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    Hawai‘i - Honoka‘a 45-3380 Māmane St, Bldg. #3, Honoka‘a, HI, United States

    Rhythm is a key building block of literacy, so let's get clapping, rhyming, and singing! Join us every Tuesday in June and July for a […]

    children reading clipart. Boy & girl on book pile

    1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

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    O‘ahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

    Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun […]

    Embracing Your Journey as Your Child's First Teacher

    Journey Workshops

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    Kaua‘i - Waimea 9750 Kaumuali’i Hwy, Waimea, HI, United States

    Join us for 4 interactive workshops for families with children from birth to 5 years old! Family Hui Hawai'i staff will highlight the benefits of […]

    therapy dogs

    Read To or Visit a Therapy Dog!

    O‘ahu - ‘Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, ‘Aiea, HI, United States

    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 […]

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