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April 2024

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Children’s Book Week 2024 Art Contest

April 2, 2024

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

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Help us celebrate the joy of reading with an art […]

Tue 2

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Blackout Poetry Contest

April 2, 2024

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

Tweens & Teens! April is National Poetry Month! Create your own blackout poetry for a chance to win a gift card! Blackout poetry is taking […]

Tue 2

Digital Literacy Learning Center

April 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Are you in need of assistance with technology? Visit us on Tuesdays between 9:00am-12:00pm for one-on-one help with various computer skills such as email account […]

Tue 2

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Puzzle and Play Day

April 2, 2024 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am

Oahu - Kalihi-Palama 1325 Kalihi St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Come enjoy games or puzzles at the library! A small selection of games or puzzles of different varieties and difficulties will be on hand. With […]

Tue 2

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Toddler Time

April 2, 2024 @ 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 2

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Storytime with Aunty Chelsea

April 2, 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 2

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Keiki Storytime

April 2, 2024 @ 10:00 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 2

Family Story Time

April 2, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Hawaii - Pahoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pahoa, HI, United States

Family Story Time! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied […]

Tue 2

Children’s Storytime

April 2, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Storytime is back! Join us every Tuesday morning in April for Children's Storytime at Lihue Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Best […]

Tue 2

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Sasha Lee Guest Author Reading & Keiki Activity

Featured April 2, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kauai - Hanapepe 4490 Kona Road, Hanapepe, HI, United States

Join author Sasha Lee for a guest reading event of her children's book, The Hanapēpē Hero. She will also have activities for the keiki that attend. […]