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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 & School Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be […]

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 listen to local historian Boyd Bond talk about King David Kalākaua, who became the very first Monarch or ruler by any name in any […]

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. […]

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 […]

NAMI Peer support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope for people living with mental illness. Free and confidential. Connection Recovery Peer Support Groups meet […]

Coloring can be very stress relieving! Add free coffee and refreshments from our Friends of the Lihue Library and St. Michael’s Church, you have 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 […]

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition! Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. […]

Gotta catch ‘em all! Meet up with friends to talk Pokémon, play the Pokémon trading card game, and learn how to play!  Spaces are limited: […]

Teens are invited to Kailua Library for a monthly book club featuring young adult reads. Group meets from 5:00-6:00pm on the third Tuesday of each […]

Come join Read to Me International & the Kīhei Public Library for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! All ages and reading […]

Need Health Insurance? Legal Aid Society of Hawaii offers free help with enrolling families in Medicaid and Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) health insurance. Anyone who […]

In celebration of Earth Day, the Hawaiʻi State Library's Social Science and Philosophy section is giving away free plant cuttings from April 22-25, 2026 (while […]

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 stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old. Young children […]

Join Monica Moore of Moore Greens, a local family farm specializing in producing sprouts and microgreens, in a hands-on demonstration of how to best grow […]

Mahjong is a game played with colorful tiles, with a rich history. Join others interested in learning this game that challenges the brain! A way […]

Calling all super fans! Swing by the library after school for a mini Jeopardy-style trivia game packed with your favorite fandoms – from Marvel to Middle-earth, […]

Get your garden started and celebrate Earth Day by planting seeds! A variety of seeds will be available courtesy of the Waimea Elementary School student […]

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, […]

Celebrate Volunteer Month this April with Mililani Public Library! Stop by a fair to meet organizations seeking volunteers, and learn how you can share your […]

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 […]

Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings on the library's lanai from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play and more. We also have an assortment of other board […]

The community is invited to listen, learn from and share their views with local, Hawaii and international speakers about a variety of topics through the […]

In celebration of Earth Day, the Hawaiʻi State Library's Social Science and Philosophy section is giving away free plant cuttings from April 22-25, 2026 (while […]

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

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 […]

Calling all super fans! Swing by the library after school for a mini Jeopardy-style trivia game packed with your favorite fandoms – from Marvel to […]

Join "Librarian Lady" Kristen as she reads a book all about library joy just in time for National Library Week, Mychal Threets' I Am So […]

Ready to turn yarn + creativity into the cutest Mother’s Day surprise ever? In this craft, you’ll crochet a sweet little heart and turn it […]

Back by popular demand is Daniel Tremblay of HIMELE! Listen and learn from Daniel, as he teaches the history of Hawaiian Steel Guitars, and how […]

Make a cute pompom bunny! This craft requires the use of hot glue, so participants 12 years or younger must have direct assistance from a […]

Please join us for a fun Family Science Night where we'll explore the science of color! We'll try a variety of experiments that will help […]

“Find your joy” at the Library during National Library Week, April 19-25th! We’re thrilled to host a whimsical Mad Hatter Tea Party on Friday, April […]

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 […]

Visit our Teen Table in the loft to do a creative activity. We will make a Perler bead fob or keychain. All materials will be […]

This month's selection is Maze Runner by James Dashner. Read the book and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. Snacks provided! The book […]

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! Demo decks will be provided for learning and casual game play. This program is especially for […]

Meet our newest therapy dog Adaka!  This  program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and […]

Teens/tweens are invited to join in our teen book discussion. Our April book selection will be the manga, Kagurabachi, volume 1. The first title of […]

Love to knit or crochet?  Enjoy the company of other fiber artists?  Bring your own creations and see what others are doing! If you’d like […]

Enjoy crafts and puzzles! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at […]

Embark on an unforgettable adventure! Blast off with Matt and his dad aboard Roger Rocketship as they explore distant galaxies. When their spaceship malfunctions, they […]

Join Teen Book Club, where we meet once a month to discuss young adult books. New participants are welcome and encouraged to bring suggestions! Our […]

Come to Create, Craft, & Connect with Your Community! Join the Creative Collective, a welcoming space for makers of all ages! Bring your own craft project to […]

Join us for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours, all skill levels are welcome and patient […]

Embark on an unforgettable adventure! Blast off with Matt and his dad aboard Roger Rocketship as they explore distant galaxies. When their spaceship malfunctions, they […]

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.

Join a group of avid logophiles in playing Scrabble! Everyone is welcome to join.     Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]

Stephen and Nancee Cline will enchant you with guitar music and poetry, weaving together their favorite themes of love for nature and the joys and […]