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June 2023

Wed 14

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Let’s Read, Let’s Craft Wednesday: Yarn Letters

June 14, 2023

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

Every Wednesday during Summer Reading Challenge, stop by the library to make a craft. 8-inch Yarn letters can adorn your room or bookshelf. This craft […]

Wed 14

Civil Beat Pop-Up Newsroom

June 14, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the library for a day. Come and learn more about how they do their jobs, […]

Wed 14

Children’s Storytime

June 14, 2023 @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am

Oahu - Hawaii Kai 249 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Wed 14

Preschool Storytime

June 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

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

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]

Wed 14

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Wednesday Preschool Time

June 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Please join us for weekly, one-hour preschool programming on Wednesday mornings at 10am. FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY, WE WILL LIMIT THE PRE-K PROGRAMS TO […]

Wed 14

Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!

June 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Kailua 239 Kuulei Rd, Kailua, HI, United States

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]

Wed 14

Read to a Dog

June 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Feeling nervous about reading aloud? Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog! Hawaiʻi State Library will have two dogs from K9 […]

Wed 14

Preschool Storytime

June 14, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Ewa Beach 91-950 North Road, Ewa Beach, HI, United States

Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a take-and-make craft for each child. Children must be accompanied […]

Wed 14

Children’s Storytime

June 14, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Hawaii Kai 249 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Wed 14

Teen No Bake Cooking

June 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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

Join us for this fun food event. Learn some easy, no-bake recipes and taste test them all! Suitable for ages 12+ and requires advanced registration. Please […]

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