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May 2024

Wed 15

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Teen Hangout

May 15, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Tweens & Teens! On the first and third Wednesday of the month, drop in for an activity in the YA room after school. From gaming […]

Sun 19

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Poetry Workshop – With State Poet Laureate: Brandy Nālani McDougall & Lee A. Tonouchi

May 19, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Come and join us for a fun filled poetry workshop that will be led by poet/author Brandy Nālani McDougall and author Lee A. Tonouchi. Participants […]

Tue 21

Exam Cram

May 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Are you ready for finals? Come study at the library! The Teen room will be available as a quiet study space from May 21-31st just […]

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May 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Are you ready for finals? Come study at the library! The Teen room will be available as a quiet study space from May 21-31st just […]

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May 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

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May 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Are you ready for finals? Come study at the library! The Teen room will be available as a quiet study space from May 21-31st just […]

Tue 28

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May 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Are you ready for finals? Come study at the library! The Teen room will be available as a quiet study space from May 21-31st just […]

Tue 28

Writers’ Workshop for ages 8-12.

May 28, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Maui - Wailuku 251 S High St, Wailuku, HI, United States

If you are age 8-12 and enjoy writing, please come to an afternoon workshop just for you. There will be writing prompts and ideas to […]

Wed 29

Exam Cram

May 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Are you ready for finals? Come study at the library! The Teen room will be available as a quiet study space from May 21-31st just […]

Thu 30

Exam Cram

May 30, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Are you ready for finals? Come study at the library! The Teen room will be available as a quiet study space from May 21-31st just […]

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