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May 2024

Tue 21

Exam Cram

May 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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

Are you ready for finals? Come study at the library! The Teen room will be available as a quiet study space from May 21-31st just […]

Tue 21

Legos @ the Library

May 21, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week. Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a […]

Tue 21

white and brown chess pieces on a chess board

Tuesday Chess Club

May 21, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play? Whatever […]

Tue 21

Children’s Book Week 2024 Award Ceremony

May 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Join us at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for an award ceremony to honor all Children's Book Week 2024 Art Contest participants and the winners of […]

Wed 22

Alphabet Story Time

May 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness. This program is suitable […]

Wed 22

Family Story Time

May 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

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

Wed 22

Preschool Storytime

May 22, 2024 @ 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 22

Exam Cram

May 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Are you ready for finals? Come study at the library! The Teen room will be available as a quiet study space from May 21-31st just […]

Wed 22

LEGO Club

May 22, 2024 @ 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 […]

Thu 23