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January 2024

Tue 30

Bookmark Design Contest

January 1, 2024 - January 30, 2024

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

Ready, Set, Library! Would you like to see your artwork in books all around town? Then submit your bookmark design in the Kailua-Kona Library's Bookmark […]

Tue 30

Keiki Library BINGO

January 3, 2024 - January 31, 2024

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

Start the new year with a reading challenge! Keiki in Preschool through the 5th grade are invited to pick up a Library BINGO sheet in […]

Tue 30

Kahului Elementary Art Show displayed in the children's area of the newly-reopened Kahului Public Library.

Kahului Elementary School Art Show

January 9, 2024 - February 28, 2024

Maui - Kahului 90 School St, Kahului, HI, United States

Visit the Kahului Public Library's children's area to view the creations of talented Kahului Elementary School artists. Free and open to the public. In partnership […]

Tue 30

Aunty Chelsea holding a book for children's storytime

Storytime with Aunty Chelsea

January 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Lanai - Lanai 555 Fraser Ave, Lanai City, HI, United States

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and […]

Tue 30

Writer’s Workshop for ages 8-12.

January 30, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Maui - Wailuku 251 S High St, Wailuku, HI, United States

If you are age 8-12 and enjoy writing, please come to an afternoon workshop just for you. There will be writing prompts and ideas to […]

Tue 30

Battle of the Books Coaches Meeting

January 30, 2024 @ 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 […]

Wed 31

Children’s Storytime

January 31, 2024 @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am

Oahu - Hawaii Kai 249 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Wed 31

Storytime

January 31, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Maui - Wailuku 251 S High St, Wailuku, HI, United States

Join us for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Just right for children ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone […]

Wed 31

Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!

January 31, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Oahu - Kailua 239 Kuulei Rd, Kailua, HI, United States

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]

Wed 31