Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge
Here’s all you need to know about the annual reading program and kick-off event, plus some insider advice from a librarian.
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Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 28–August 1, 2021
Take a break this weekend by listening to local favorites Kolohe Kai or Paula Fuga, tuning in to film festivals, or reconnecting with nature and yourself through a sound bath.
Good Reads: 8 Great Books to Add to Your Library in Summer 2020
(Editor's note: As families stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, many apps for reading have made themselves available for free. We recommend Epic! for electronic books and Audible or audio books. You also can find books on the Libby app, using your library card. And if…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Feb. 6, 2020
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Punahou Carnival The Punahou Carnival is on Friday and Saturday on the school’s lower campus in Mānoa, featuring food and games, a white-elephant sale, talent show, art gallery and rides. Although credit cards are accepted at some booths, you…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Jan. 9, 2019
On Sunday, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi will host the New Year's ʻOhana Festival, a free cultural event for families. But you might want to hang onto your energetic little kids when visiting the gift shop, pictured here. New…
Inside Look at The Nānākuli Public Library
Photos: Glenn Miura of CDS International For years, families in the Leeward Coast communities of Nānākuli and Mā‘ili had to drive to Wai‘anae or Kapolei to get to a public library. That ended on April 14, 2018, when the state’s 51st…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-January 17, 2018
Photo: Honolulu Museum of Art Bank of Hawaiʻi Family Sunday - Whirls and Swirls Your keiki may want to head to Bollywood or join the circus after this day of free fun. Bollywood and Circus Olina performers will be singing, dancing, riding…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-December 6
Photo: Kapolei City Lights Kapolei City Lights Opening Night Celebration If you missed the Honolulu City Lights opening ceremony, you can still get into the spirit as Kapolei flips the switch on its decorations this weekend. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-November 8
Photo: Wahiawā Lions Club Wahiawā Lions Club 71st Veterans Day Parade Honor veterans at the Wahiawā Lions Club Veterans Day Parade this weekend. The Royal Hawaiian Band will lead the parade as current and former servicemembers march alongside military vehicles and pass…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-July 6
Photo: Nā Kama Kai Ocean Clinic Nā Kama Kai Ocean Clinic Your keiki can paddle a canoe, stand up paddle board and learn about ocean safety at Nā Kama Kai’s Ocean Clinic at Hale‘iwa Beach Park this weekend. Best of all? The event…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 8
Photo: Courtesy of NCircle Entertainment UH Kids First! Film Festival University of Hawai‘i kicks off its 11th annual free international children’s film festival this Sunday with “Small Kine Keiki.” Kids as young as 4 are invited to watch nine short films…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 1
Photo: Pacific Aviation Museum Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai‘i Future pilots can marvel at airshows and climb into cockpits at the Pacific Aviation Museum for just $5 this weekend. Giant-scale remote-controlled aircraft will soar overhead, flying in formation and performing…
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