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October 2022

Sat 8

October Checkout Challenge

October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022

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

When children and teens checkout a book, they will receive one sticker packet per book. Unwrap the special sticker and take home a fun trinket. […]

Sat 8

Observe the Moon…a Lunar Project for Keiki

October 1, 2022 - October 29, 2022

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

In celebration of Observe the Moon Night, Kapolei Public Library presents Observe the Moon Month. Children in grades K to 6th are encouraged to observe […]

Sat 8

Mini Con 11

Featured October 8, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Oahu - McCully-Moiliili 2211 S King St, honolulu, HI, United States

Featuring Audra Furuichi, Brady Evans, Jon J. Murakami, and Kevin Sano! Pick up some cool art, comic books, and other wonderful treasures! The library will […]

Sat 8

Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Step by Step actors

Step By Step | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production

October 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:35 am

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

Taking care of one another and making healthy choices can be fun for the whole family if you take it step by step, together. Join […]

Sat 8

Kids’ Hour: Lego Club-Build a Haunted House

October 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Wahiawa 820 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI, United States

Come to Wahiawa Public Library for Saturday morning Lego Club. Participants will be given a creative prompt and a box of Legos to see what […]

Sat 8

drawing of green slime dripping downwards

Slime Time

October 8, 2022 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

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

Children, ages 5-9, come make green slime at the Hawaii State Library! Adult supervision required. Supplies will be provided. Registration required, limited to ten participants. […]

Sat 8

Build a Straw Rocket!

October 8, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

In celebration of Kapolei Public Library's Observe the Moon Month, build and race your own straw rocket while exploring STEM concepts like velocity, force, and experimentation! […]

Mon 10

The Wheels on the Bus at Halloween Escape Room

October 10, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Oahu - Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, Aiea, HI, United States

Help all the Halloween characters get on the Halloween Bus in the Aiea Public Library’s latest Breakout Room, based on the book The Wheels on […]

Mon 10

Keiki Storytime

October 10, 2022 @ 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