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October 2022

Sat 1

Roots School Hiki Nō Art Show

October 1, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Maui - Makawao 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, United States

Join us at Makawao Library for the opening of The Hiki Nō Art Show, featuring artwork by Roots School elementary students celebrating the native species […]

Mon 3

Mahjong Mondays

October 3, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oahu - Hawaii Kai 249 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu

Come and play or come and learn Mahjong, both the Chinese and American versions. No skill or previous knowledge required. Mahjong sessions will be held […]

Mon 3

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Thursday Read & Craft

October 3, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Molokai - Molokai 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI, United States

Read & Craft on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month to learn the background of the theme craft and then make the item […]

Mon 3

Family Movie Mondays: Encanto

October 3, 2022 @ 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawaii - Laupahoehoe 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe, HI, United States

“A Colombian teenage girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers." – IMDB “Encanto” runs for […]

Tue 4

Preschool Story Time

October 4, 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 […]

Tue 4

Fall Break Fun: Fall Accordion Book

October 4, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

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

Make a decorative fall craft using paper, coloring utensils, scraps and scissors. Get crafty and use your imagination! This program is limited to 30 people. […]

Free

Wed 5

Fall Break Fun: Yarn Pumpkins

October 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Patrons between the ages of 4 and 100 years are invited to make yarn pumpkins at the library. Inspired by the OC-16 show, The Joy […]

Wed 5

Preschool Storytime

October 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 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 […]

Wed 5

Lego and Snap Circuits

October 5, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Honokaa 45-3380 Mamane St, Bldg #3, Honokaa, HI, United States

Join us after school on Wednesdays to explore electricity and engineering with Lego and Snap Circuits. Learn about how electricity functions, and build simple circuits […]

Thu 6

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Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.

October 6, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Our community partner,Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend […]