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October 2022

Wed 12

title and dates of sumi-e exhibit with example of sumi-e artwork

Sumi-E in Paradise: A Japanese Painting Exhibition

October 1, 2022 - October 29, 2022

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

View an exhibition of Sumi-e artwork by students of local instructor and artist Hisae Shouse at Hawaii State Library. The Japanese art of Sumi-e, or […]

Wed 12

October Checkout Challenge

October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022

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

When children and teens checkout a book, they will receive one sticker packet per book. Unwrap the special sticker and take home a fun trinket. […]

Wed 12

Observe the Moon…a Lunar Project for Keiki

October 1, 2022 - October 29, 2022

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

In celebration of Observe the Moon Night, Kapolei Public Library presents Observe the Moon Month. Children in grades K to 6th are encouraged to observe […]

Wed 12

Preschool Storytime

October 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Hawaii - North Kohala 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, United States

Join us on the library lawn for a fun-filled storytime! Together we’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do […]

Wed 12

Preschool Storytime

October 12, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Join us for the first of 2 story time sessions in October. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or […]

Wed 12

Lego and Snap Circuits

October 12, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Honokaa 45-3380 Mamane St, Bldg #3, Honokaa, HI, United States

Join us after school on Wednesdays to explore electricity and engineering with Lego and Snap Circuits. Learn about how electricity functions, and build simple circuits […]

Wed 12

Keiki Ikebana

October 12, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kauai - Lihue 4344 Hardy St, Lihue, HI, United States

Keiki aged 5-12 are invited to join us in a hands on Ikebana workshop. Ikebana Grand Master of Misho School, Rie Ombrello, will be discussing […]

Thu 13

Keiki Storytime

October 13, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Thu 13

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Preschool Story Time

October 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Preschool story time will continue on most 2nd and 4th Thursdays, except during the month of November. For November, the first story time will remain […]

Thu 13

Outdoor Preschool Storytime

October 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Waimanalo 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI, United States

Join us for limited seating outdoor storytime program with stories and craft with Aunty Terry. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 3 to […]