Summer Pen Pals Pre-Registration
Are you between the ages of 11-16 and want a Pen Pal in another state? Waipahu Public Library is partnering with Pierce County Library system […]
Are you between the ages of 11-16 and want a Pen Pal in another state? Waipahu Public Library is partnering with Pierce County Library system […]
Enter for a chance to win the big prize and have fun answering questions and learning about the Library and its many treasures. Get your […]
Laupahoehoe Library is challenging library customers to play Bookopoly @ Our Library 2 June through 31 July. Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and […]
Submit Your Art: June 3, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Show off your art skills and win prizes Submit your best original manga character art, […]
Join us for our very first Ka‘ū Libraries Book Bingo! Complete five reading spaces in a row and return your Bingo Card to either Ka‘ū […]
For teens in Grades 7-12 at the downtown Hawaii State Library... This event is almost pau! Reminder: Fill out the “Rate Your Date” bookmark and […]
For readers in Grades 3-6 at the downtown Hawaii State Library... This event is almost pau! Reminder: Fill out the Rating Bookmark and turn it […]
On display during open hours through June 30, 2025! The Eyes of Hawaii (EOH) Photography Club will showcase a variety of photographs in its 17th […]
Stop by Makawao Public Library to enjoy drop-in keiki crafts as part of the 57th Annual Makawao Parade festivities! Children must be accompanied by […]
Join us for a special storytime! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books and learn new things. Join us in […]
Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Like a mele told through rhythm and motion, Japanese taiko drumming captures emotion and imagery without words. The Kenny […]
2025 is the Year of Community Forests. Pua Heimuli from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry & Wildlife will share information […]
Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old. Young children […]
Come visit Liliha Public Library and read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give children a chance to enjoy reading aloud with […]
Do you love your old vinyl collection and miss listening and sharing them with others? Then come join us for a listening party! We will […]
Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge by attending a special story time, prize drawing, art activity, and mascot visit by the creators of "Kumusta Pusa Loves" […]
Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band will share their musical interpretations of picture books and the stories they’ve found within classic and original children’s […]
Welcome to Teen Book Club, where we meet once a month to discuss books chosen by our members. New participants are welcome and encouraged to […]
Event has been cancelled due to construction.
Enjoy the melodious sounds of a fascinating instrument-the harmonica, or “mouth organ” –during this entertaining and informative program. Danilo Marrone will treat your ears, hearts, […]
Time to meet up to discuss events, programs you want to have at the Kailua-Kona Library. Not a member yet? Join us at the meeting to learn more and have your voice heard.
Lokelani Pila, a Wai‘anae resident will be our instructor. She has decades of experience singing Hawaiian hula songs and local island songs played on the […]
Join us 4th Saturdays of the month for our musical film series. Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library's Magazine Room transforms into a Theater, complete with commentator, […]
Fun and games for the entire family. Bring your family. Bring your friends, OR make new ones. Play classic board games, or learn new ones. […]
Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for all levels. Appropriate for […]





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