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April 2023

Fri 7

Kid Lit Exhibit

April 1, 2023 - April 29, 2023

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

This year, five young authors have contributed original works to our first-ever Kid Lit Exhibit at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Readers need writers, and this […]

Fri 7

Canceled Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun

April 7, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. The Hilo Public Library apologizes for the inconvenience.

Sat 8

Family Story Time

April 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Join Ms. Jen the Kids’ Librarian for family story time, featuring stories, action rhymes, and crafts to help foster a love for reading and learning. […]

Free

Sat 8

Children’s Storytime

April 8, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawaii State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]

Sat 8

Lego Club: Padawans

April 8, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Build, Build, Build with Legos!!! Lego is a fun way to use your imagination to build things. Once a month (1st Saturdays), Lego enthusiast build […]

Sat 8

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Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

April 8, 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 […]

Sat 8

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Red Cross Children’s Event

April 8, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oahu - Manoa 2716 Woodlawn Dr, Honolulu, HI, United States

Drop by anytime from 1pm - 3pm at our meeting room for readings and activities by Red Cross Club members from Maryknoll about emergency/disaster preparedness […]

Sat 8

Beginning Knitting with Joann

April 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind of stitches by making a dishcloth. This 1-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and is […]

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Mon 10

Keiki Storytime

April 10, 2023 @ 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 […]

Mon 10