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August 2024

Sat 3

AstroBash

August 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

After five long years, AstroBash is back - bigger and better than ever! Join us at this family-friendly, out-of-this-world event as we celebrate the end […]

Sat 3

Build your Lego World

August 3, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

Imagine It...Build It with Legos. The library provides Lego enthusiasts with Legos for building and imaginative play for one hour. At the end of the […]

Fri 9

Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun

August 9, 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, […]

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 […]

Fri 16

Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun

August 16, 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, […]

Sat 17

Box of popcorn with a film reel and "Movie Matinee"

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

Cartoon animals reading books. Storytime

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. […]

Fri 23

Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun

August 23, 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, […]

Thu 29

Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.

August 29, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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

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

Fri 30