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February 2024

Wed 21

Read To Therapy Dogs

February 21, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Oahu - Ewa Beach 91-950 North Road, Ewa Beach, HI, United States

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]

Wed 28

VIRTUAL EVENT – Book Club “Ink Blood Sister Scribe”

February 28, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

We will be meeting online on Wednesday, 2/28/24 to discuss Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs. “As a book person, is there anything more […]

March 2024

Wed 6

Storytelling Under the Tree

March 6, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Maui - Makawao 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, United States

First Wednesday of the Month, Makawao Library – 5:30 PM In the winter months when it is dark, this program will be held indoors in […]

Sat 16

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Keiki Storytime

March 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Oahu - Waikiki-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join us for stories, songs, movement and rhymes! Storytime improves language and early literacy skills in a fun and engaging environment for your little ones. […]

Tue 19

Family Sharetime

March 19, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, HI, United States

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]

Wed 20

Read To Therapy Dogs

March 20, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Oahu - Ewa Beach 91-950 North Road, Ewa Beach, HI, United States

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]

Wed 27

VIRTUAL EVENT – Book Club “Weyward”

March 27, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

We will be meeting online on Wednesday, 3/27/24 to discuss Weyward by Emilia Hart. "Beautifully written and intricate as a spider's web, Weyward weaves an intergenerational tale […]

Thu 28

Illustrated children reading books in front of piles of books

Read To Me International Family Literacy Night

March 28, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Molokai - Molokai 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI, United States

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! Registration is required to attend the event, so that […]

Sat 30