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June 2022

Tue 21

Gyotaku Fish Printing Exhibit by Micah Kai Yamauchi

June 6, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

The Gyotaku fish prints by Micah Kai Yamauchi will be on display from June 6 to July 1, 2022 in the Hawaii State Library’s first […]

Tue 21

Mini Teen Book Bingo

June 6, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Students in Grades 6 to 12, visit the Hawaii State Library—Young Adult Section during business hours to pickup your BINGO sheet. Complete the fun activity […]

Tue 21

Sea Creature Scavenger Hunt

June 6, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Keiki ages 5 to 11 years, come down to the Hawaii State Library—Edna Allyn Room during business hours for a fun Sea Creature Scavenger Hunt. […]

Tue 21

Preschool Story Time

June 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Hawaii - Kealakekua 81-6619 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United States

Join us every Tuesday to listen to stories and enjoy a fun craft! Small children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Story time promotes […]

Tue 21

Movie Matinee – Encanto (PG)

June 21, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

With our Swank Movie License, Kahuku Public and School Library is happy to present the animated, family friendly film: Encanto (PG, 2021) Deep in the […]

Tue 21

Shakuhachi musician Christopher Yohmei Blasdel

Shakuhachi Music with Christopher Yohmei Blasdel

June 21, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Hawaii - Mountain View 18-1235 Volcano Hwy, Mountain View, HI, United States

Christopher Yohmei Blasdel is a master shakuhachi musician. He will perform original and Japanese compositions. This 45-minute program is suitable for ages 5+. Young children […]

Wed 22

Ocean Animal BINGO

June 22, 2022 @ 10:30 am

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

Water you waiting for? Play our oceanic BINGO to win fun prizes from our treasure chest! Recommended ages 6-10. We have taken enhanced health […]

Thu 23

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

June 23, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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

In-person D&D gaming sessions for teens in grades 6-12 are back, in celebration of our Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities! Our skillful and experienced […]

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Thu 23

Keiki Storytime

June 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more! Storytime will be followed by a simple craft. Best suited for 2 through 5 year-olds. *Storytime will be […]

Thu 23

Words for KUPUNA HOUR with yellow flower background

Kūpuna Hour

June 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Please join Jill Thompson of Lā'ie as she hosts a Kūpuna Hour. Come talkstory and share your ideas. July meetings will focus on Technology. August […]