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August 2024

Sat 3

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Zine Launch Party

August 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Celebrate with us! Celebrate the launch of the first ever Zine Collection at the library! See and take home copies of zines created by attendees […]

Mon 5

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Movie Monday

August 5, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Join us for a children's movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a […]

Mon 5

A boy and a girl reading books in front of a pink background.

Japanese Story Time

August 5, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Would you like to hear a story in Japanese? Then come and join our presenter, Elorah, on Monday afternoons! Stories will be for keiki age […]

Tue 6

Family Story Time

August 6, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Family Story Time! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied […]

Wed 7

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Self-Directed Adult Computer Classes

August 7, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. If you're an adult looking to brush up on your computer skills, or […]

Wed 7

Family Story Time

August 7, 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 […]

Thu 8

Babies, Books, and Blankets

August 8, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

Sat 10

Architecture LEGO Studio

August 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Design and build a LEGO Community! Continuing on the project which began in March, 2024, this program offers you the opportunity to work with local […]

Sat 17

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Third Saturday Movie Matinee

August 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hawaii - Thelma Parker Memorial 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI, United States

Third Saturday Movie Matinees 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month, through August 2024. Movies are back at the library and we’re providing […]

Thu 22

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Story Time With Partners In Development Foundation

August 22, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]