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February 2023

Sat 18

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Guess the Teen Titles!

February 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - February 25, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

Calling all teen book lovers in Grades 7 to 12! How many titles can you name using the picture clues? Pick up a game sheet […]

Sat 18

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

February 18, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

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

Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health. It balances YIN and Yang energy, while […]

Sun 19

Lego Club

February 19, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Kaneohe 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, United States

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play. All ages welcome! Build a Lego masterpiece! Meet other Lego artists as you create. Completed Lego […]

Mon 20

Family Movie Mondays

February 20, 2023 @ 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawaii - Laupahoehoe 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe, HI, United States

Movies are held in the Children's Room. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver at all times. Contact the library to ask what movies […]

Tue 21

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Toddler Time

February 21, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Oahu - Waianae 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI, United States

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! […]

Tue 21

Perler Bead Party: Heart Creations

February 21, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Oahu - Nanakuli 89-070 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, United States

Join us in making heart themed perler bead crafts. Perler beads are small, heat interactive beads that can be fused together to create your own […]

Tue 21

Game on design: dice, game pieces, dominoes pieces and a spinner

Game Night!

February 21, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hawaii - Pahala 96-3150 Pikake St, Pahala, HI, United States

Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:30pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with scrabble, battle your friends at battleship, assess your skills […]

Tue 21

Battle of the Books Coaches Meeting

February 21, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Ko’olauloa elementary school teachers and parents from Sunset Beach to Ka’a’awa are welcome to attend the second Battle of the Books coaches meeting at Kahuku […]

Tue 21

Galliard String Quartet, Songs of Lili`uokalani

February 21, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Maui - Kihei 35 Waimahaihai St, Kihei, United States

Join us for an evening of iconic and artful songs by HRH Queen Lili‘uokalani, whose songwriting and love for her people include poignant and powerful […]

Wed 22