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    Read to a Therapy Dog

    O‘ahu - Kāneʻohe 45-829 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāneʻohe, HI, United States

    Join us as we welcome K9 TheraPets Hawaii to the library! The registered therapy dogs are specially trained and can help people of all ages […]

    Girl reading to dog

    Read to a Therapy Dog

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    O‘ahu - Liliha 1515 Liliha St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Come visit Liliha Public Library on the 4th Saturday of every month to read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give children […]

    Teen Reading Feast featuring Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

    Teen Reading Feast featuring Mockingjay Pt. 1

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Visit the dangerous world of Panem, compete in Tribute Trivia, and become a Victor! July continues our book & movie exploration of Suzanne Collins’ riveting […]

    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 […]

    Ruth Pukahi Storytime

    Kids Club

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

    Join us for Kids Club. Story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for the whole family with Ms Pukahi, Children's Librarian. Appropriate […]

    Logo for Family Hui Hawaii. Green tree with brown roots on the left, Family Hui in green on the right.

    Pahoa Journey Workshop with Family Hui Hawaii

    Hawai‘i - Pāhoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa, HI, United States

    Family Hui is taking over Family Story Time for the month of August! Family Hui Hawaii would love for you and your child to join […]

    Mockingjay: Part 1 teen movie night & tribute trivia

    Mockingjay Part 1: Teen Movie Night & Tribute Trivia

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Visit the dangerous world of Panem, compete in Tribute Trivia, and become a Victor! In August, we continue our book & movie exploration of Suzanne […]

    photo of a light brown and white dog's face and front paws

    Read To Tina : Therapy Dog Story Time For Children

    Hawai‘i - Hilo 300 Waiānuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

    Tina is a certified Therapy Dog with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, delighting in the company of people of all ages, with a special fondness […]

    Children's Storytime

    Adventures Await at Storytime!

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

    Join Auntie 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. […]

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