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    Canceled Hawaiʻi Literary Corner – El Rincón Literario de Hawaiʻi

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Join us for our monthly Spanish Book Club! El Rincón Literario de Hawaiʻi will meet to share and discuss "Eva Luna" by Isabel Allende. Limited […]

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    Hidden Voices Scavenger Hunt

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    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Discover hidden poetry around the library through May 5, 2026! Explore the Language, Literature & History section in honor of National Poetry Month! You can […]

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    Create a Star for Memorial Day – Make and Take Origami Craft

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Celebrate Memorial Day with a “make and take” craft and create your own star with origami paper. All materials and instructions will be provided. For […]

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    Food Drive

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    As part of the Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme, E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, the Hawai‘i State Library is hosting […]

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    What’s Your Favorite Food? Make your own food magnet

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Celebrate the Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme, E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, by creating your own magnets, featuring your favorite […]

    picture of a cute pink beet on a white square

    What’s Your Favorite Food? Make your own food magnet

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Celebrate the Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme, E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, by creating your own magnets, featuring your favorite […]

    book cover for la casa de los espiritus

    Hawaiʻi Literary Corner – El Rincón Literario de Hawaiʻi

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Join us for our monthly Spanish Book Club! El Rincón Literario de Hawaiʻi will meet to share and discuss "La casa de los espritus” by […]

    • Globe character reading while sitting on top of a pile of books

    Silent Book Club

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    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Join us for our Silent Book Club, a monthly gathering for those who enjoy reading in a quiet, shared space. Meetings are held on the […]

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