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May 2024

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

Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun

May 10, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

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

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]

Fri 10

white and brown chess pieces on a chess board

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

Story Time

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

Oahu - Waialua 67-068 Kealohanui St, Waialua, HI, United States

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and […]

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

Architecture LEGO Studio

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

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

Design and build a LEGO Community! In this program series, you will have the opportunity to work with local architect Maziyar Rajaei of Oculus, LLC. […]

Sat 11