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May 2024

Thu 9

Mystery May Theme Contest

May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Oahu - Pearl City 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI, United States

How good are you at puzzles? There is a theme tying together all of the books on the mystery display tables (tablecloths). The theme can […]

Fri 10

Mahjong for Everyone!

May 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

Join us at the Kaneohe Library Pop-up at Windward Mall! Interested in learning the basics of mahjong or looking for a friendly group of competitors? […]

Fri 10

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Let’s play chess!

May 10, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Lanai - Lanai 555 Fraser Ave, Lanai City, HI, United States

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play? Whatever […]

Sat 11

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Tunes, Tales & Twirls Story Hour

May 11, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Kauai - Hanapepe 4490 Kona Road, Hanapepe, HI, United States

Story Hour for small kids and their big folks! Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library. Anyone who requires an […]

Sat 11

Alphabet Story Time

May 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness. This program is suitable […]

Sat 11

Family Storytime

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

Oahu - Waianae 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI, United States

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai'anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts. […]

Sat 11

Chinese Storytime

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

Oahu - Liliha 1515 Liliha St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join us for children’s Chinese language storytime on every second Saturday at the Liliha Public Library. This storytime will be in Mandarin and English. Families […]

Sat 11

Children’s Storytime

May 11, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

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

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai'i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]

Sat 11

Beginning Knitting with Joann

May 11, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind of stitches by making a dishcloth. This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space […]

Mon 13

Keiki Storytime

May 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]