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November 2022

Tue 1

Teen Scavenger Hunt

November 1, 2022 @ 9:00 am - December 3, 2022 @ 4:00 pm

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

Teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to celebrate International Games Month in November at the Hawaii State Library. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at […]

Wed 2

Tutu & Me Storytime

November 2, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Join Aunty Deanna from Tutu & Me for a special Wednesday story time! She will visit us on the 1st Wednesday of every month, bringing […]

Wed 2

Preschool Storytime

November 2, 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 2

LEGO Club

November 2, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hawaii - North Kohala 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, United States

Come build with Legos at North Kohala Library! Participants can free build whatever they can imagine or collaborate together to build a larger, themed project […]

Wed 2

Lego and Snap Circuits

November 2, 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 […]

Wed 2

Book Club

November 2, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Hawaii - Mountain View 18-1235 Volcano Hwy, Mountain View, HI, United States

"Life is both sweet and cruel to strong-willed young Shabanu, whose home is the windswept Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. The second daughter in a family […]

Wed 2

Dungeons & Dragons Mini Campaign

November 2, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm

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

In celebration of International Games Month, Kapolei Public Library will be hosting a mini campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 5e! Create your very own fantasy character and jump into this […]

Thu 3

Keiki Storytime

November 3, 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 […]

Thu 3

Outdoor Preschool Storytime

November 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Oahu - Waimanalo 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI, United States

Join us for limited seating outdoor storytime program with stories and craft with Aunty Terry. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 3 to […]

Thu 3

Words for KUPUNA HOUR with yellow flower background

Kūpuna Hour

November 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Please join Jill Thompson of Lā'ie as she hosts a Kūpuna Hour. November activities TBD. We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for you, […]