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August 2022

Sat 6

Kids’ Hour: Lego Club

August 6, 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 […]

Tue 9

Perler Bead Party

August 9, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Join us in making Animal themed perler bead crafts. Perler beads are small, heat interactive beads that can be fused together to create your own […]

Wed 10

Preschool Storytime

August 10, 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 […]

Sat 13

Story Time Bear in a Cartoon Jungle with Animals

EVENT CANCELLED-Keiki Story Time and Reflection Activity

August 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Due to illness, this event has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for other events in August and September. Join our Youth Services Librarian for a […]

Sat 13

Story Time With Local Author Karrieanne Warren

August 13, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

This program is a part of our "A Dog Day Afternoon" event. Join us for a special story time with Karrieanne Warren, co-author of the […]

Sat 13

A Dog Day Afternoon

August 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Learn about your local canine community and how you can help. Animal welfare is important, weather you have a dog, are thinking about adopting one, […]

Sat 13

Rebuilding Reefs Today for Future Generations

August 13, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Hear Susan Otero of the Legacy Reef Foundation talk story about how and why their organization is working to rebuild our reefs today for future […]

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Thu 18

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Family Story Time and Craft With Big Island YWCA

August 18, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Join us in the children's room for a special community partner story time. There will be singing and crafts after our story. This program is […]

Thu 18

Movie Night – Bad Guys

August 18, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Aiea Public Library’s next movie will be The Bad Guys. Movie description: The infamous Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Wolf […]

Sat 20

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Kids’ Movie Matinee: Clifford (2022)

August 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth meets a magical animal rescuer who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipates waking up to find a giant […]