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May 2024

Wed 1

Storytelling Under the Tree

May 1, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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

First Wednesday of the Month, Makawao Library – 5:30 PM In the winter months when it is dark, this program will be held indoors in […]

Wed 15

Read To Therapy Dogs

May 15, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]

Thu 16

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Pajama Story Time

May 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Oahu - Waikiki-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join us for a pajama party of stories, songs, movement and rhymes! Storytime improves language and early literacy skills in a fun and engaging environment […]

Wed 22

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Read To Me International Family Literacy Night

May 22, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! Registration is required to attend the event, so that […]

June 2024

Sat 1

Summer Reading Kick-off: The Magic of James Lee

June 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Let’s kick off Summer Reading Challenge with a Magic Show! Magician James Lee will be performing his amazing feats of magic in our main central […]

Tue 4

Family Sharetime

June 4, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Mililani 95-450 Makaimoimo St, Mililani, HI, United States

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]

Fri 7

Friday Movie Matinees

June 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

Every Friday in June & July at 1pm! Celebrate Summer Reading Challenge. Join us for a book-to-movie adaptation film screening all summer long! Want to […]

Fri 14

Friday Movie Matinees

June 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Every Friday in June & July at 1pm! Celebrate Summer Reading Challenge. Join us for a book-to-movie adaptation film screening all summer long! Want to […]

Fri 14

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

June 14, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Teens, ages 12-19, are invited to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition) in this introductory course. Players will have a quick overview […]

Sat 15

Wandering Reader Returns

June 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Be our Guest for Family Storytime and Snacks. Wandering Reader, Sandra Taga brings books to life with her character voices. Fun for the whole family! […]