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Please join us for weekly preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am to 11:00am. Storytime - preschool age-appropriate stories read aloud, interactive songs or games […]

Join us on Monday evening for a casual and relaxing poetry group. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own poetry or some of their favorites […]

Join us for a fun and informative question and answer contest! Questions may cover notable people and may include subjects such as literature, history, and […]

Attend a special jewelry making class for adults! Jewelry artist, Sid Nakamoto, will lead participants in the making of a simple and beautiful wire wrapped […]

Join us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. There will be a free new book […]

Join the discussion of The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck. Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel […]

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 2nd Tuesday […]

NOTE: Laupahoehoe Library's phones have been intermittently unavailable due to issues with the line. Please call one of the other Library Branches for assistance. Join us […]

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play? Whatever […]

“Mufasa: The Lion King” brings in Rafiki to tell young lion cub Kiara (Simba and Nala’s daughter) the story of Mufasa, with Timon and Pumbaa […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]

Front of Makawao Library Every Wednesday 1:30-4:30 PM, except holidays Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, […]

This weekly after school program is for elementary and middle school-aged children (ages 5-12/grades K-6). This drop-in program offers activities that support playing and making […]

Teens: Visit the library, Wednesday, 5/14 sand 5/21, from 3pm-5pm and make a Lucky Star Lei for your favorite grad while supplies last. Celebrate graduation […]

Do you love libraries and want to find a way to support them? Do you live in the Mountain View or Volcano communities? If so, […]

We are bringing out our extra craft supplies from past storytimes and other programs in the library.  Stop by and make something new from our […]

This program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Preschool Storytime will be held in the Windward Mall's Center Court. Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Please bring blankets, mats or something […]

Come visit Kīhei Public Library on Thursday mornings for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Program is best suited for children ages 3 - 5 […]

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. […]

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

Aloha kākou! This May, please join us at Hilo Public Library for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna will show us how […]

Want to learn how to sew using a machine? Have you sewn before but need a refresher? Join us for this second class in the […]

Come make a zine with us! Zines are the most accessible and fun form of self-publishing. You can have one done in minutes, and photocopy […]

Join us at the Kaneohe Library Pop-up at Windward Mall! Interested in learning the basics of Chinese Mahjong or looking for a friendly group of […]

A FREE Community Concert for families and music lovers! June 16th, 2025 from 6pm-7pm. Let the Spring Winds Quintet take you on a journey through […]

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This […]

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 […]

Join us the third Saturday of the month to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy […]

Help us celebrate Waimanalo School’s 100th Anniversary by joining us in the library! From 1pm-4pm we will have free face/hand painting by Fun Fun the […]