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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Members of the University of Hawaii Master Gardener Program will present a fun and exciting program where you will learn about Hawaii pollinators. Participants will […]

Learn to play simple songs on the ukulele with music instructor Randy Fonseca. For new and beginning players. Participants eligible for a Mountain View Adventure […]

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 […]

Presented by Hopeful Roots! Clever Composter: How do you turn your food garbage into gold? What's the best method for composting? How do you balance […]

Join Read To Me International (RTMI) and the Waimea Public Library for an evening of read-alouds and celebrating books! Families who register at RTMI & […]

Come listen to local historian Boyd Bond speak about Kamehameha and the Four Kona Uncles! "In June we celebrate the Aliʻi Nui who united the […]

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 […]

Join us for a baby lap-sit perfect for ages 0-2! This 30 minute program will feature books and nursery rhymes. All children must be accompanied […]

Please join us for a free lecture viewing of "Honoring D-Day - Echoes of Valor & Victory" brought to you by Road Scholar.  Learn about […]

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 […]

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 Ms. Mindy for playful and educational movement, music & stories. Suitable for keiki ages 2 - 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent […]

Bring your sketchbook, bring a friend, or just bring yourself to Liliha’s Teen Open Art Studio! Drop-in to use our Prismacolor color pencils, alcohol markers, […]

Aunty Sherie brings Music and Movement to the library! Children will explore musical themes and instruments with fun, engaging activities.  Best for ages 2 - […]

Join us every Tuesday this summer at 2:00 pm for a fun-filled Reading Challenge activity! This week, come make an instrument at the library- a […]

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 […]

Mr. Kneel uses beatboxing and rhymes in an exploration of song and poetry that is sure to tickle your imagination! For all ages; young children […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Musician and early education specialist, Wayne Watkins and his Howling Dog Band are known for their fun, educational, and entertaining programs.  Get ready to laugh, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun […]

Ready to roll? Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with experienced Dungeon Master, Nikki. Attend every session to prepare for our campaign in July! […]

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity for ages 4 to adult! Learn about native plants and how they help our environment while making seed […]

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 […]

Make your own musical instrument with this fun and classic children's craft.  Groove to your own beat as you customize and design your own shaker.  […]

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 […]

Learn to play simple songs on the ukulele with Uncle Randy. Join us and have some fun! Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

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" […]

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 […]

Scientists use microscopes to help them see very tiny things.  This allows them to learn and understand the world around them.  Join us to discover […]

Bring your kids into Pearl City Library every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 to play and challenge their minds! Various puzzles and problem-solving toys are […]

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 […]

Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories, simple crafts, and activities. Suitable for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an […]

Join us for 4 interactive workshops for families with children from birth to 5 years old! Family Hui Hawai'i staff will highlight the benefits of […]

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 […]

Join us for a fun and educational program involving the native Ohia tree. This program will be conducted by a ROD (Rapid Ohia Death) specialist […]

Please join us for math-made-easy fun! Our creative activities will teach math in a cool new way with exciting games and crafts. This program is […]

Come spend part of Summer Break with us at the library! Watch Encanto with your friends and family. Children under 12 must be accompanied by […]

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 […]

Celebrate Hawaiian culture with crafts and song! All materials provided by Friends of the Mountain View Library. For ages 5 and up. Children must be […]

Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a chance to play! Tables are open for players with 6+ months of experience […]

Kahuku Public and School Library will roll out its first escape room for keiki ages 8+. Bring your math, spelling, and logic skills to help […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of […]

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" […]

Art Friday returns! Join us every Friday in June and July to try a new project, get a little messy, and make some art. All […]

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 […]

Are you a chess aficionado who would like to up your game a bit? Come to Salt Lake-Moanalua! Matthew Washington has coached chess at Pearl […]

LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required, and the library will provide the LEGO […]

Join the "club" and learn how to play this game from 19th century China. Players of all skill levels are welcome! Event will not be […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this program, Kyle Strife of Nelson & Strife Financial Group will walk you through techniques to save for your child's education: Grants Scholarships Financial […]

Learn how to DJ with vinyl records in this free, one-of-a-kind, 3 hour workshop with DJ Miss Lulu! Among the topics covered: How to mix […]

Lokelani Pila, a Wai‘anae resident will be our instructor. She has decades of experience singing Hawaiian hula songs and local island songs played on the […]

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" […]

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

Using UV resin, music sheets, and other material, create a stunning music-themed pendant that you can use as jewelry or as a keychain. All participants […]

Join industry professional Dr. Larry Hunter for an exploration of Artificial Intelligence in this 3-part series: Saturday, June 21 – A.I. 101 Saturday, July 12 […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of […]

Join us as we celebrate Kaimukī Public Library's 60th anniversary at our current location! To be commemorated with festivities, activities, and refreshments all day, including […]

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