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Enjoy this fun, interactive session where we'll share some stories, resources, and tips that support early brain development and pre-reading skills. Connect with other families […]

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to […]

Every Monday 2:00 - 4:00 PM, except holidays. Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, document guidance […]

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play.  All ages welcome!  Build a Lego masterpiece!  Meet other Lego artists as you create. Anyone who […]

Ever wanted to try this fun, portable, and practical craft? Or maybe you already know how, but need help learning to read patterns? Come join […]

Come talk story with the Hawai‘i Climate Commission and share your ideas, concerns, and vision for our islands. Your in-person feedback will help guide the […]

Join local author Wendy Noritake for a reading of her newly released book, Finding Uncle Yosh, and get to meet with and talk to her […]

The Aging and Disability Resource Center will be presenting information on programs and resources to help kūpuna age safely. The objective is to help people […]

Please join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a fun and educational family storytime. This program is geared towards families with children ages 0-5. […]

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 3rd Tuesday […]

Come talk story with the Hawai‘i Climate Commission and share your ideas, concerns, and vision for our islands. Your in-person feedback will help guide the […]

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week. Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a […]

Bridge is a four-player partnership trick-taking card game. Join others interested in learning either game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit […]

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 […]

For grades 6-12. Join us to talk about what you want to see at your library! Light refreshments provided by the Maui Friends of the […]

Learn Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane.  The same class will offered monthly. Feel free to attend each one and improve your skills! Contact the […]

Come talk story with the Hawai‘i Climate Commission and share your ideas, concerns, and vision for our islands. Your in-person feedback will help guide the […]

Social Service Navigator Heather Rosehill from Vibrant Hawaii will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting. September visits will be Wednesdays, 9am-4pm. […]

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 […]

Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months. Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we […]

Skill Builders: Library & Research is a hands-on program designed for homeschooling families who want to develop strong academic skills in a supportive library setting. […]

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 3rd Wednesday […]

  Do you need a keiki ID card or to update the photo on a current one? Officers from the Hilo Police Department will be […]

This program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t […]

  Join us in making origami and poetry to celebrate the International Day of Peace, which happens every year on September 21. Materials, instructions, and […]

Suitable for ages 12+ Inspire and evolve your creativity by joining us for artistic instruction! Personal art journal/notebook and pre-registration required. Please call the Reference […]

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lānaʻi Public & School Library! Light refreshments with I Love Lānaʻi Tacos will be served, along with cupcakes by […]

Play games and make stuff at the library! This weekly after school program is for youth between 5-12 years old (Gr K-7). Each month, we’ll […]

Start your college journey in West Hawaiʻi at Hawaiʻi Community College – Pālamanui! Meet with the Office of Student Services team from Pālamanui to guide […]

Calling all upper elementary and middle school LEGO builders and burgeoning engineers! Join us at the library for Lihue LEGO Club, where exciting building challenges […]

Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play. We also have an assortment of other board games to choose from. Please check […]

This 2-hour journaling workshop with Myra Shindo invites you to slow down, reflect, and connect with your inner voice through guided prompts and creative expression.  […]

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to […]

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 […]

Join us on the FIRST and THIRD Thursdays for Kūpuna Hour as we partner with Ke Ola Mamo to provide ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Hawaiian Language lessons […]

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 […]

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library to meet with a Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi representative. The representative […]

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!  In honor of you, come in and make a library card lanyard on us.  The D.I.Y. station will […]

Join us one Thursday a month in the teen loft! Coloring sheets and blank paper will be available. You're also welcome to bring your own […]

Join us for an after-school Lego building challenge! This month's challenge will be Crazy Creatures. Unleash your imagination and build the craziest creature you can […]

Come talk story with the Hawai‘i Climate Commission and share your ideas, concerns, and vision for our islands. Your in-person feedback will help guide the […]

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 […]

Craft your own Bookplate! In honor of the library's 75th birthday, join us for a creative bookish craft! Design your own personalized bookplate using pages […]

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 […]

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by […]

Share. Observe. Learn. Connect.These are the foundations of building Pilina—the deep bonds of relationship and connection that strengthen our community. Join us every 3rd Saturday […]

Unleash your inner spy! In this 5-session D&D campaign, you’ll explore hidden mysteries, navigate tricky situations, and roleplay as a member of the Violet Shield, […]

Come talk story with the Hawai‘i Climate Commission and share your ideas, concerns, and vision for our islands. Your in-person feedback will help guide the […]

Celebrate National Batman Day at the Kailua-Kona Public Library! Activities for fans of the Dark Knight include: 1:00 - 2:00 PM: Arkham Asylum Scavenger Hunt […]

For grades 6-12. Join us to talk about what you want to see at your library! Light refreshments provided by the Maui Friends of the […]

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 […]

The Hawaii Positive Engagement Project (HPEP) conducts a 2 day craft and engagement experience held on two Saturdays, the 6th and the 20th of September. […]

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for […]