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Try your hand at wire work. Create a one-of-a-kind bird’s nest necklace using wire and beads. All supplies generously provided by: Friends of the Libraries, […]

Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimukī Public Library where she became […]

Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center.  Suitable for preschoolers, though all […]

As the regional branch of Maui County, Kahului Library is actively working to preserve, promote, and perpetuate Hawaiian culture by collaborating with local cultural practitioners. […]

Come to Crochet & Connect with Your Community! Drop in for a Crochet Class, whether just starting out or refreshing your skills! Build your crochet […]

Make your own shave ice ornament that won’t melt. Materials will be provided. Limit one ornament per person while supplies last. Target audience is ages […]

Get ready to build, create, and imagine! Join us for a FREE LEGO Make & Take event where families can drop in and let their […]

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you!  Children will have the opportunity to get creative following […]

Spend some quality time with your keiki and make a book as well as slime.  In this program, participants will learn how to make slime […]

Plastic can sing! Come learn how to build musical instruments out of household rubbish with local educator/ethnomusicologist Benjamin Fairfield, author of Kani Ka ʻŌpala (How […]

Sometimes it’s okay to play with our (clay) food! Use air-dry clay to create play food: show us your favorite food, or whip up a […]

Mold your own stamp and use it to print unique patterns and designs on a tote bag! Concepts like color blending and repetition will be […]

Join us for Story Time every Wednesday! It’s a fun and lively program made just for little ones and their caregivers. Each week, your keiki […]

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Come join us for storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your […]

Is your child a storyteller at heart? This summer, kids get to create a real picture book — from the first word to the final […]

Come and learn the Hawaiian cultural art of coconut frond weaving with us at Kahului Library. Suitable for all ages. Materials provided. All skill levels, […]

Mold your own stamp and use it to print unique patterns and designs on a tote bag! Concepts like color blending and repetition will be […]

Come build with Legos at North Kohala Library! Participants can free build whatever they can imagine or collaborate together to build a larger, themed project […]

Join us for some stamping! ʻOhe Kapala is traditionally carved out of bamboo for kapa and clothing.  We will be using carved out rubber stamps […]

Keiki ages 5-14 are invited to make Pokémon themed snacks like Sweet Applin Juice and Oreo Unowns while watching episodes of Pokémon: Path to the […]

This Summer Reading Challenge, teach yourself a new skill! Whether it is crocheting, working with fabric and felt, basic sewing, or DIY- come learn how […]

Let’s craft together! Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, friendly space to make stuff and connect. All skill levels welcome. Anyone who requires […]

Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft or activity. Suitable for children […]

Join the Reiki Circle to soothe your mind, body, and soul. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. […]

Join us for a fun summer craft for keiki ages 5+. Each event features a different simple craft. Small children must be accompanied by an adult […]

Explore the world around you through craft activities and simple experiments. All materials provided. Best for ages 6 – 13. Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

Join us for Family Craft Time! Parents, Grandparents, and or caregivers together with your sweet young ones have an opportunity to do something fun and […]

Are you curious about zines? Zines (short for magazines) are DIY publications that anyone can create. They're a fun way to share your creative ideas […]

Join this crafters' circle to connect with fiber-loving community members. If you enjoy crochet, knitting, macramé, needlepoint, embroidery, felting and more, this club is for […]

Learn about the history of creative kokeshi dolls and make your own! Program will be held in the meeting room. RSVP required! Anyone who requires […]

Join us for an all-ages, hands-on art experience! If you're in the mood to try something creative and new, this is the perfect place to […]

Come join us for Knitting Club! Make something fun and some new friends. Bring your own supplies or use our stuff and start a new […]

From Yarn to Yay! Learn to knit today! Want to learn to knit? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we'll teach you the […]

"Stay Cool, Stay Sunny" this summer and join us for some "Summer Fun Activities": -Roller Coaster STEM activity (June 6th) -Chalk art contest (June 20th) […]

It's officially time for a summer sewing session! So you've finally got the needle to the fabric with the sewing machine, but now you're looking […]

Learn how to put hook to yarn in these beginner lessons in crochet! Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian, Sarah, this introductory course will teach you […]

Decorate your very own tote bag with paint, stencils, and patches. From the farmers market to the library, a tote bag always comes in handy. […]

Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and crafting! Gain new insight into the cultural and historical significance of niu, as well efforts surrounding […]

Design and build otherworldly LEGO architecture fit for the Space Age! This program is suitable for ages 10-18. Spaces are limited: contact the library to […]

Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for the whole family. Appropriate […]

Join YA Librarian Kylee, in making beaded keychain animals, or beaded emojis. Beads, line, and all other materials provided.   Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

Every third Saturday of the month, join us at 2:00 for LEGO Building Time!  Keiki and their 'ohana are invited to come down to Kīhei […]

LEGO builders ages 6-10 are invited to take on our mystery LEGO Junior Challenge! Space is limited, and spots fill quickly! To RSVP, contact Kailua-Kona […]