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Bookopoly
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 […]
Science Lab
Science Lab
Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]
Hawaiian Language at the Library
Hawaiian Language at the Library
Anoʻai me ke aloha! This Summer Kaimukī Public Library is offering a Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun […]
15 events,
Learn About the Free Career Resources of Goodwill Hawaii
Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 1st Tuesday […]
Ku‘u Kumu – Sing & Play-along
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Ku‘u Kumu – Sing & Play-along
2025 is the Year of Our Community Forests and we’re celebrating the trees where we live, learn, and play. Come sing and play along to […]
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
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 […]
22 events,
Keiki Story Time
Keiki Story Time
Weekly Wednesday Story Time at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 2-4 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies supported by the […]
Puzzle & Play Time
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Puzzle & Play Time
Join us for puzzle time in the Children's Section. This program is suitable for Toddlers-K. Come to play, build motor skills, and meet friends. Each […]
Film Screening | The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i
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Film Screening | The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i
Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! "The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i" […]
19 events,
Keiki Storytime
Keiki Storytime
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. We […]
Afternoon Family Movie: Wish
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Afternoon Family Movie: Wish
Come spend part of Summer Break with us at the library! Watch Wish with your friends and family. Children under 12 must be accompanied by […]
First Thursday Memory Catchers
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First Thursday Memory Catchers
The First Thursday Memory Catchers is a poetry group dedicated to the art of “memory catching”. This group brings together the importance of memory in […]
2 events,
3 events,
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Calling all middle schoolers & high schoolers! Tune in to this year's Summer Reading Challenge with the Kailua-Kona Public Library's Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card! […]
2 events,
9 events,
Science Lab
Science Lab
Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]
Hawaiian Language at the Library
Hawaiian Language at the Library
Anoʻai me ke aloha! This Summer Kaimukī Public Library is offering a Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun […]
14 events,
All About Small Animals
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All About Small Animals
Do you love animals? Want to learn about small animals? The Hawaiian Humane Society presents “All About Small Animals”. This program includes information about small […]
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
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 […]
22 events,
Keiki Story Time
Keiki Story Time
Weekly Wednesday Story Time at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 2-4 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies supported by the […]
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
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 […]
18 events,
Year of Our Community Forests
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Year of Our Community Forests
Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! 2025 has been proclaimed the Year of Our Community Forests in Hawai‘i! To celebrate, public libraries are partnering with […]
Keiki Storytime
Keiki Storytime
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. We […]
7 events,
Film Screening | Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of Hawaiian Music
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Film Screening | Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of Hawaiian Music
Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of […]
Friday Films
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Friday Films
Join us on Fridays at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a free film screening! July 11th's Friday Film: The Greatest Showman (PG, 96 min) Light […]
Music Escape Room – Three Sessions!
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Music Escape Room – Three Sessions!
You have 45 minutes to solve our music-themed escape room! Decipher the clues, unlock the boxes, and beat the clock to win! An escape room […]
11 events,
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Calling all middle schoolers & high schoolers! Tune in to this year's Summer Reading Challenge with the Kailua-Kona Public Library's Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card! […]
Stories from Around the World
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Stories from Around the World
Dave Del Rocco will enchant you with folk tales and short stories from around the world! For all ages; young children must be accompanied by […]
Okinawan Dance with Cheryl Yoshie Nakasone
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Okinawan Dance with Cheryl Yoshie Nakasone
Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Cheryl Yoshie Nakasone for an all-ages program exploring the beauty and evolution of Okinawan dance, from classical forms […]
4 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
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 […]
Chamber Music Hawai‘i Spring Wind Quintet Summer Concert
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Chamber Music Hawai‘i Spring Wind Quintet Summer Concert
Join us for an enchanting woodwind quintet concert that blends the elegance of classical music, the charm of popular tunes, and the warmth of Hawaiian […]
8 events,
Science Lab
Science Lab
Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and […]
Year of Our Community Forests
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Year of Our Community Forests
We are excited to present a free program in collaboration with the State Department of Land & Natural Resources' Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DLNR-DOFAW), […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]
12 events,
Learn About the Free Career Resources of Goodwill Hawaii
Learn About the Free Career Resources of Goodwill Hawaii
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 […]
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
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 […]
Tunes, Tales & Twirls Keiki Story Time
Tunes, Tales & Twirls Keiki Story Time
Join Ms. Mindy for movement, music & stories. Suitable for keiki ages 2 - 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Programming […]
26 events,
Keiki Story Time
Keiki Story Time
Weekly Wednesday Story Time at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 2-4 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies supported by the […]
Preschool Story Time
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Preschool Story Time
Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a magnet activity, […]
Spin Drum Craft
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Spin Drum Craft
Give this drum a little twist to make some music! Make your own spin drum with common household items. Recommended for ages 8 and up. […]
20 events,
Keiki Storytime
Keiki Storytime
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. We […]
Beginner Knitting Class
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Beginner Knitting Class
Want to learn to knit? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we'll teach you the basics, from casting on to creating your first […]
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Retirement By Design
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Retirement By Design
Join us for a seminar, Retirement by Design. Financial advisor, Dawn De Coito will be discussing with you how you can translate your vision for […]
8 events,
Journey of Slack Key Guitar with Jeff Peterson
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Journey of Slack Key Guitar with Jeff Peterson
Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Jeff Peterson will perform mele for slack key guitar that trace the history of Hawaiian music from the Monarchy […]
Film Screening | Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae
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Film Screening | Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae
Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute […]
Film Screening | Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae
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Film Screening | Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae
Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute […]
14 events,
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Calling all middle schoolers & high schoolers! Tune in to this year's Summer Reading Challenge with the Kailua-Kona Public Library's Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card! […]
Babies, Books, and Blankets
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Babies, Books, and Blankets
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 […]
Summer Playdate
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Summer Playdate
Come and play with different sensory bins and musical instruments as we continue celebrating the summer. Sign up for Summer Reading Challenge if you haven't […]
5 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
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 […]
Voices of Hawaiʻi with Jane Marshall Goodsill
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Voices of Hawaiʻi with Jane Marshall Goodsill
Come join us for a fascinating talk with Jane Marshall Goodsill, an author, kamaʻāina, and oral historian, as she shares insights about the third volume […]
American Red Cross: Hands-Only CPR
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American Red Cross: Hands-Only CPR
Anyone can help save a life. The Alarcon Ohana will teach you the three simple steps to performing hands-only CPR. This act has been […]
13 events,
Science Lab
Science Lab
Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and […]
The Tiny Tree – A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production
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The Tiny Tree – A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production
To celebrate 2025 as being the YEAR OF COMMUNITY FORESTS, Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents The Tiny Tree by Annie Cusick Wood! Embark on an […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]
14 events,
Busy Baby Playtime
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Busy Baby Playtime
Calling all babies 18 months and below, crawl on in to the library's meeting room for an hour of play time and socializing with others […]
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
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 […]
21 events,
Keiki Story Time
Keiki Story Time
Weekly Wednesday Story Time at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 2-4 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies supported by the […]
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
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 […]
Film Screening | Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae
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Film Screening | Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae
Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute […]
16 events,
Learn About the Free Career Resources of Goodwill Hawaii
Learn About the Free Career Resources of Goodwill Hawaii
Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 4th Thursday […]
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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 […]
9 events,
Kanikapila Fridays!
Kanikapila Fridays!
Come on down and join us for Kanikapila Friday on the last Friday of each month from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in our Library […]
Sewing Project – Pa’ina Tote, pocket optional (2-day event but only 1-day needed for sewing)
Sewing Project – Pa’ina Tote, pocket optional (2-day event but only 1-day needed for sewing)
Often times, mele is accompanied by meaʻai, so why not learn to make a paʻina tote to carry your ‘ono entrees to the next kanikapila. […]
Learn About the Free Career Resources of Goodwill Hawaii
Learn About the Free Career Resources of Goodwill Hawaii
Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the last Friday […]
17 events,
ʻAnakē Nani Presents: A Celebration of Hula
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ʻAnakē Nani Presents: A Celebration of Hula
ʻAnakē Nani Higa, 90 years old, is sharing her knowledge in celebration of the hula. Please join us. Together, we share the spirit of hula. […]
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Calling all middle schoolers & high schoolers! Tune in to this year's Summer Reading Challenge with the Kailua-Kona Public Library's Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card! […]
Read to a Therapy Dog
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Read to a Therapy Dog
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 […]
3 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
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 […]
14 events,
Cranberry Hibiscus Gardening Workshop with East Hawai’i Master Gardeners (Keiki Friendly)
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Cranberry Hibiscus Gardening Workshop with East Hawai’i Master Gardeners (Keiki Friendly)
In partnership with the East Hawai'i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free gardening workshop. The indigenous plant that you will be working with […]
Sewing Project – Pa’ina Tote, pocket optional (2-day event but only 1-day needed for sewing)
Sewing Project – Pa’ina Tote, pocket optional (2-day event but only 1-day needed for sewing)
Often times, mele is accompanied by meaʻai, so why not learn to make a paʻina tote to carry your ‘ono entrees to the next kanikapila. […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]
12 events,
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
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 […]
Tunes, Tales & Twirls Keiki Story Time
Tunes, Tales & Twirls Keiki Story Time
Join Ms. Mindy for movement, music & stories. Suitable for keiki ages 2 - 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Programming […]
17 events,
Keiki Story Time
Keiki Story Time
Weekly Wednesday Story Time at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 2-4 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies supported by the […]
Preschool Story Time
-
Preschool Story Time
Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a magnet activity, […]
Family Story Time
Family Story Time
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 […]
12 events,
Keiki Storytime
Keiki Storytime
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. We […]
Stories from Around the World with Dave Del Rocco
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Stories from Around the World with Dave Del Rocco
Celebrate Summer Reading! Our theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the power of storytelling through music, chants, and […]
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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 […]
2 events,
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Calling all middle schoolers & high schoolers! Tune in to this year's Summer Reading Challenge with the Kailua-Kona Public Library's Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card! […]
1 event,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
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 […]
