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August 2022

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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Sun 14

Family Storytime

August 14, 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 […]

Tue 16

Preschool Story Time

August 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Hawaii - Kealakekua 81-6619 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United States

Join us every Tuesday to listen to stories and enjoy a fun craft! Small children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Story time promotes […]

Wed 17

Take the Ultimate Stranger Things Challenge on Kahoot!

August 17, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Are you a Stranger Things fan? Take the Ultimate Stranger Things Challenge on Kahoot! Play in person or remotely. Three top winners will be awarded […]

Thu 18

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 […]

Sat 20

Guest Storytime with Tammy Yee

August 20, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Join us for a special guest storytime featuring local children’s author/illustrator Tammy Yee. This one-hour event includes a short animated video, picture book read-aloud(s), songs, […]

Sat 20

3D Spinner Craft

August 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Create your own optical illusion spinner with colorful markers. Choose from 3 different patterns to color. The illusion is achieved by leaving white spaces. A […]

Sun 21

Lego Club

August 21, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Kaneohe 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, United States

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play. All ages welcome! Build a Lego masterpiece! Meet other Lego artists as you create. Completed Lego […]