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April 2024

Mon 29

Ribbon Lei Night

April 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Hawaii - Pahoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pahoa, HI, United States

Come in and learn to make ribbon leis! We will have all the supplies ready for you, just come in and create. If you would […]

May 2024

Wed 1

Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!

May 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 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 1

green background. images of drawing, switch controller, art, cat with popcorn, chess pieces

Canceled CANCELLED Teen Hangout

May 1, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

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

This event has been cancelled. The next Teen Hangout will be held on May 15th.

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 […]

Thu 2

Preschool Storytime

May 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Kaneohe 46-056 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, United States

The Preschool Storytime will be held in the Windward Mall's Center Court. Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Please bring blankets, mats or something […]

Sat 4

Free Comic Book Day

May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

May the 4th Be With You on Free Comic Book Day! This year, Star Wars Day falls on the annual Free Comic Book Day at […]

Sat 4

Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

May 4, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

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

八卦內功簡介 Energy Bagua is a meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the regeneration of vitality and maintenance of health. It’s main components are based upon […]

Sat 4

Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) Origami Workshop

May 4, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Children’s Day, also known as “Kodomo no Hi” is celebrated in Japan on May 5th of every year. Formerly known as “Boy’s Day,” the national […]

Sun 5

Photo of Hanafuda Hawaii creator Helen Nakano.

Sharing Treasure: Learn to Play Hanafuda

May 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Oahu - Kaimuki 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

Bring one, bring all for this Special pre-Mother's Day program! Helen Nakano, founder of Hanafuda Hawaiʻi will share the story of how she discovered the […]

Mon 6