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August 2022

Wed 24

LEGO Display

August 1, 2022 - August 27, 2022

Hawaii State Library is happy to host a fantastic display by the LEGO Enthusiasts Association of Hawaiʻi (LEAHI). Their brick creations, designed specifically for our […]

Wed 24

Gyotaku Fish Printing Exhibit by Micah Kai Yamauchi

August 8, 2022 - September 2, 2022

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

The Gyotaku fish prints by Micah Kai Yamauchi will be on display from August 8 to September 2, 2022 in the Library Commons next to […]

Wed 24

Preschool Storytime

August 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Join us on the library lawn for a fun-filled storytime! Together we’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do […]

Thu 25

Preschool Storytime

August 25, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us every Thursday at 10:30 am for our Preschool Storytime. The program will […]

Thu 25

Keiki Storytime

August 25, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

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

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more! Storytime will be followed by a simple craft. Best suited for 2 through 5 year-olds. This program is […]

Thu 25

Babies, Books, and Blankets

August 25, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

Sat 27

Family Storytime

August 27, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

This week, we invite you to meet our new children’s librarian, Miss Kelly. Let’s have a welcome story-time party where we read books, sing and […]

Sun 28

Family Storytime

August 28, 2022 @ 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 […]

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