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Waipahu Public Library is embracing snail mail from March to June 2026 and bringing back the art of letter writing. Our newest program is connecting […]

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Parents, come enjoy the tried and true benefits of Joseph Pilates's exercises, dance, or gentle yoga, while kids play, or participate!  Bring a mat and […]

Aloha pumehana kākou! Feel free to join us for our second Hawaiian 101 class at the Kaimukī Public Library. We are continuing the Basic Hawaiian […]

All participants will walk away with useful and highly effective tips on using food-as-therapy, acupressure, and other lifestyle tools as well as info on acupuncture […]

Aloha ʻĀina!  All are invited to join the advanced Hawaiian Language class.  Please note that this class is a continuation of the Hawaiian 102 with […]

Strategy! Mental exercise! Chess Club! Join us and learn to play or brush up on your skills. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome to […]

The Mililani Public Library Book Club meets on the first Monday of each month from 5:30pm-6:30pm in our Program Room. This month we'll be reading […]

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 […]

Celebrate March as National Reading Month, along with Dr. Seuss's birthday! Join Ms. Mindy and Ms. Annie for Dr. Seuss tales and fun! ​Keiki story […]

Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong?  Stop by the library for a chance to play!  Tables are open for teen and adult players.  Beginners are […]

This beginner-friendly smartphone class will help you gain confidence in using your mobile devices to stay connected, informed, and safe online. We’ll start by exploring […]

Aloha Crafters invite you to join their Make-n-Take craft workshop, the 1st Tuesday every other month. This month you will make a Junk Journal. Let […]

Come to Crochet & Connect with Your Community! Drop in for a Crochet Class, whether just starting out or refreshing your skills! Build your crochet […]

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. […]

Students and families are invited to learn the processes of college admissions from a former admissions officer. This workshop is designed to provide a greater […]

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind off stitches by making a dishcloth. This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space […]

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 […]

Need to get some wiggles and loud voices out? We’ll have a dance-break for Music and Movement at 10:00—10:15 in the meeting room. Don’t need […]

Join us for storytime every Wednesday! It’s a fun and lively program made just for little ones and their caregivers. Each week, your keiki can […]

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 […]

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 […]

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Every first Wednesday of the month, get your babies moving and grooving with this interactive story time designed for you and your baby! Bring a […]

Come join Family Hui's Aunty Jasmine with your keiki as we tell stories, sing songs, play with scarves and more to spark your little one's […]

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 […]

Come join us for spring storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance […]

All classes taught by Melissa Sigh. With twenty-six years of teaching experience, Melissa Sigh fosters student growth and joy through music-making, personal connection, and insightful […]

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, […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with the Campbell High School Chess Club to bring you Chess Play at the library. […]

Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief? Join us at the library on every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month for […]

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 […]

Play games and make stuff at the library! This weekly after school program is especially for kids in upper elementary grades (Gr 3-5), and welcomes […]

Celebrate March as National Reading Month, along with Dr. Seuss's birthday! Join Ms. Mindy and Ms. Annie for Dr. Seuss tales and fun! ​Keiki story […]

Let your imagination soar on Wednesday afternoons! Bricks and build plates provided. All skill levels are welcome. This program will not take place on State […]

Do you enjoy reading, trivia, and teamwork? Join the Page Masters, a competitive book club for youth in the 4th through 7th grades. Together, team […]

Come hear “Under the ʻŌhiʻa Tree”—a brand new children’s book about our native forest species—read by local author/illustrator, Erzsi Palko. Written as a rhyming invitation […]

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

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 […]

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

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 every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and much more! Story time lasts around 30 minutes with a fun […]

Join Aunty Beth at Storytime! We read books, sing songs, and make a craft suitable for children 2-5. Children need to be accompanied by an […]

Join us for an informational story followed by a related activity or craft. Kids will have the opportunity to learn, explore the library, and socialize. […]

Gather to discuss local, statewide and world news over a warm cup of coffee or tea. Develop and practice media literacy in a supportive and […]

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

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 […]

Featuring Author, Kristen Halverson and her new book, Kai's Ocean Magic. Join us for a reading and fun sea turtle crafts and activities! Appropriate for […]

Please join us for free introduction to ukulele classes which are designed for ages 13 and up. The classes are taught by Melissa Sigh. With […]

Calling all LEGO Builders! Are you up for a challenge? Work alone or with a partner. You will get: A bag of random LEGOs 1 […]

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 in hearing stories from a volunteer reader with Ohana 100, DKAFF. As a part of Ohana 100, DKAFF's commitment to early literacy and […]

Looking for a like minded writing group? Or ready to write and hesitant? Join our Writers’ Group! Work on your current writing project in 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 […]

On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class  on a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Did you NOT learn to write in cursive? Come in for a lesson or a refresher! Instruction in basic cursive handwriting for all ages.   […]

Players of all skill levels are invited to join us for a monthly series of Magic: the Gathering sessions.  Participants are encouraged to bring their […]

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

Join us for a fascinating talk by Dr. Kelli Nakamura on Saturday, March 7th from 2pm-3pm. Dr. Nakamura is a History Professor at Kapiolani Community […]

Please join us for a special presentation by the Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaiʻi (OGSH)! Learn about OGSH’s mission and history, and how the organization […]