Julia Riley

Phone (808) 327-4327
Email julia.riley@librarieshawaii.org
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    • blue background with white plant silhouettes to mimic cyanotype sunprinting. sun icon centered in top center of image. text reads "Lāhainā Noon: Cyanotype Sunprints"

    Lāhainā Noon: Cyanotype Sunprints

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Observe the twice-yearly phenomenon of Lāhainā Noon, when the sun passes directly above us, and objects cast no shadow! Use the power of the sun […]

    carnival sign, tent, popcorn, and petting zoo

    Summer Reading Challenge Carnival!

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Come celebrate your reading with an end-of-summer carnival! We’ll have a mini petting zoo, games, yummy treats, and tons of fun for the whole family! […]

    Pokemon logo with the text "Pokemon Club"

    Pokémon Club!

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Gotta catch ‘em all! Meet up with friends to talk Pokémon, play the Pokémon trading card game, and learn how to play!  Spaces are limited: […]

    a book with an image of kokoleka (chocolate) and kokoleka leaves behind it. text reads: farm to keiki storytime: kokoleka

    Farm to Keiki Storytime: Kokoleka

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Join Julia for a special storytime series for the whole family! This series centers on kalo, maiʻa, ʻulu, and ʻuala — nourishing foods that have […]

    • Parents holding a baby while sitting on a blanket with a stack of books and a teddy bear

    Babies, Books, and Blankets

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months. Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we […]

    A smiling clock with a stack of books and the text "Preschool Storytime"

    Preschool Story Time

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old. Young children […]

    Parents holding a baby while sitting on a blanket with a stack of books and a teddy bear

    Babies, Books, and Blankets

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months. Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we […]

    Pokemon logo with the text "Pokemon Club"

    Canceled Pokémon Club!

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Gotta catch ‘em all! Meet up with friends to talk Pokémon, play the Pokémon trading card game, and learn how to play!  Spaces are limited: […]

    A smiling clock with a stack of books and the text "Preschool Storytime"

    Preschool Story Time

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old. Young children […]

    Text reads "LEGO Jr. Challenge". Image of a lego house and lego bricks

    LEGO Junior Challenge

    Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

    LEGO builders ages 6-10 are invited to take on our mystery LEGO Junior Challenge! Space is limited, and spots fill quickly! To RSVP, contact Kailua-Kona […]

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