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June 2022

Wed 15

cover of the book Deacon King Kong by James McBride

VIRTUAL EVENT: Book Club Discussion – “Deacon King Kong”

June 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Oahu - Aina Haina 5246 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join the Aina Haina Book Club on Zoom to discuss James McBride's novel Deacon King Kong! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the third Wednesday […]

Wed 15

Perler beads craft

June 15, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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

Come in and make an ocean animal fob! All materials are provided. Program is for those from age 11-18. Seating is limited. Register at the […]

Wed 15

Craft Stick Fish Puppet

June 15, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

This years’ Summer Reading takes us on a journey through the ocean. Join us for a crafting activity using craft sticks to make fishes. Participants […]

Thu 16

Comic Book strip examples of Superman and Ironman

Comic Book Card Craft

June 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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

Use comic books to create a greeting card for Father's Day or any special occasion. This activity will be held in our Children's Room and […]

Thu 16

Keiki Storytime

June 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 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. *Storytime will be […]

Thu 16

A Splash of Wild Waters: Stories and Songs About Our Wet World

June 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Celebrate Oceans of Possibilities, our Summer Reading Challenge! Join storyteller “Aunty Nyla” Fujii-Babb for participatory stories and songs about the many forms of water and […]

Thu 16

Light blue background, illustrated children dancing and playing with parents, bright blue text that says "Family Storytime"

Family Story Time and Craft With Tutu & Me Traveling Preschool

June 16, 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 16

Babies, Books, and Blankets

June 16, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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

ON HOLD UNTIL JUNE 6, 2024. We will return in June with a new time, but the same fun books, songs, games, tickles, and baby […]

Thu 16

CANCIONES Y CUENTOS

June 16, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Canciones y cuentos para pequeñitos en español (Baby & Toddler Story Time in Spanish) This program is a co-operative effort. All participants agree to alternate […]

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Fri 17

Marc Rice carrying a sea turtle at a bay

VIRTUAL EVENT: Sea Turtles of Hawai‘i and Beyond

June 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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Join us at this "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading Challenge virtual event with veteran educator Marc Rice. He will talk about the sea turtles found […]