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May 2023

Sun 21

Family Storytime

May 21, 2023 @ 10:30 am

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

Come visit us on Sunday mornings for a fun-filled Storytime! Enjoy our weekly themed books and crafts. We’ll also sing your favorite children’s songs, new […]

Sun 21

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Obon Dance Lesson

May 21, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Oahu - Pearl City 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI, United States

HSPLS and AARP Hawai‘i invites Baby Boomers 50+ and kūpuna to join local instructor Regina Rivera and learn universal bon dance steps common to all […]

Mon 22

Keiki Storytime

May 22, 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 22

Talk Story: Native Hawaiian Lunar Calendar

May 22, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Come talk story! Explore the Ancient Hawaiian Lunar Calendar and use journaling to learn about your wahi pana or special and celebrated place. This ongoing Talk […]

Tue 23

Keiki Storytime

May 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

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

Join us every Tuesday morning at 9:00 for stories and an interactive craft! Great fun for children 2-5 years old and their parents or caregivers. […]

Tue 23

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Toddler Time

May 23, 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 23

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Keiki Storytime

May 23, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Join us for Children’s Storytime every other Tuesday at Manoa Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Best for ages 3-5; all ages […]

Tue 23

Perler Bead Party: Superheroes

May 23, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Join us in making perler bead crafts. This month's theme is superheroes. Perler beads are small, heat interactive beads that can be fused together to […]

Tue 23

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

Game Night!

May 23, 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 […]

Wed 24