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August 2023

Thu 10

Visit a Therapy Dog!

August 10, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, Aiea, HI, United States

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t want to […]

Wed 16

Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!

August 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 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 16

Read To Therapy Dogs

August 16, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 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 […]

Tue 29

HELP YOUR KEIKI LEARN TO READ with Educator Noel Del Cid

August 29, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Get ready for the Back-to-School season by learning some pro tips on early literacy. Please note, this program is best suited for caregivers only. Reading […]

September 2023

Wed 6

Storytelling Under The (Backyard) Tree

September 6, 2023 @ 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 Program is intended for grown-up storytellers, this is not a keiki storytime. Program led Maui […]

Sat 9

Grandparents hug two grandchildren on top of a goldfish cracker background

Grands & Goldfish Crackers

September 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, Aiea, HI, United States

Come read and have a GRAND time. The library is celebrating grands. Come in and read with your grandparent, grandaunt, granduncle or someone you have a […]

Sat 9