Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• November 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-553-1765

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the last Friday of each month from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, specialists from the American Job Center will be at the Molokai Public Library to assist with the following:

• School
• Tuition Assistance
• Employment
• Work Clothing & Tools
• Training
• Internship Opportunities

Learn more at the Goodwill Hawaii website or call the Maui American Job Center at (808) 270-5777. No appointment is necessary.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• December 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-553-1765

Listen to a story or two as you enjoy an after-school snack of fresh, hot popcorn! This program is suitable for children K-6 or younger if accompanied by an adult. Popcorn available while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of Molokaʻi Public Library and facilitated by member and volunteer Della Brown, a retired elementary school educator.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• December 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-553-1765

Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a new activity each week. Receive a free book bag the first time you attend and collect a button for every story! Earn entries weekly toward the monthly prize drawing.

December:  Rocket Ship, Solo Trip, Chiara Colombi

Register Maui County keiki from birth to 5 for the ʻOhana Readers program to receive free books in
the mail each month.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• December 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Holiday Season, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-553-1765

Celebrate the holiday season at the Library!

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use your own camera to capture the special moment with Santa! Keiki will receive a special gift, while supplies last.

Recommended for children ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome to this free event. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.

• December 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Season
• Contact: 808-553-1765

Join Family Hui Hawaii and friends outside on the library lawn after Santa Claus Story Time for hands-on fun for keiki. Enjoy sensory bins, an ornament making station, giveaways and more!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• December 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-553-1765

Listen to a story or two as you enjoy an after-school snack of fresh, hot popcorn! This program is suitable for children K-6 or younger if accompanied by an adult. Popcorn available while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of Molokaʻi Public Library and facilitated by member and volunteer Della Brown, a retired elementary school educator.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• December 9, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-553-1765

Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a new activity each week. Receive a free book bag the first time you attend and collect a button for every story! Earn entries weekly toward the monthly prize drawing.

December:  Rocket Ship, Solo Trip, Chiara Colombi

Register Maui County keiki from birth to 5 for the ʻOhana Readers program to receive free books in
the mail each month.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• December 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community
• Contact: 808-553-1765

“Those of the uplands share their crops, those of the seaside share their catch.”

Join us for a community Barter & Trade gathering every SECOND WEDNESDAY of the month! Bring your homegrown or farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to share with others! We also welcome and encourage value-added products made from locally sourced, homegrown, or farm-fresh ingredients.

General Guidelines

By maintaining these guidelines, a community barter & trade system can thrive, fostering sustainability, unity and cultural preservation.

1. No Cash Transactions
   • Money is excluded entirely
2. Fair Trade
   • Trade items of similar value (e.g. 3 avocados for 1 loaf of banana bread)
3. Trust & Honor
   • Participants trust each other to offer equitable exchanges without oversight
4. Quality Standard
   • Ensure traded items are fresh, clean and safe for consumption

Added-Value Guidelines

1. Transparency
   • List ingredients and note any allergens (e.g. ʻulu chips made with peanut oil)
2. Ingredient Sourcing
   • Prioritize using farm-fresh, homegrown or locally sourced ingredients
3. Packaging
   • Use eco-friendly packaging
4. Quality Standard
   • Added-value products should comply with DOH food safety standards

This month featuring live music; Ono Ono sherbet for trade; and ʻono food from Naʻike LLC and more for purchase.

Presented in partnership with ROOTed, ʻĀina Momona, Sustʻāinable Molokai and Kanaeokana.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• December 10, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Music, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-553-1765

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome!

We will be reading Everybody! You, Me & Us and Be Kind.

Registration is required to attend the event, so that we can provide you with the free book, activity supplies, etc.

Register for Read to Me International Family Literacy Night

If you have any questions, please email Read To Me International Foundation or call/text Dannah (pronounced like Day-na) at 808-674-7667.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.

• December 15, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-553-1765

Listen to a story or two as you enjoy an after-school snack of fresh, hot popcorn! This program is suitable for children K-6 or younger if accompanied by an adult. Popcorn available while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of Molokaʻi Public Library and facilitated by member and volunteer Della Brown, a retired elementary school educator.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.