Blind Date with a Cookbook
In honor of our Summer Reading Challenge theme, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, a calabash full to the brim, we invite you to fill your calabash with delicious brand new […]
In honor of our Summer Reading Challenge theme, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, a calabash full to the brim, we invite you to fill your calabash with delicious brand new […]
For teens in Grades 7-12 at the downtown Hawaiʻi State Library: Visit the Teen Section and choose a hand-wrapped book to borrow with your library […]
For readers in Grades 3-6 at the downtown Hawaiʻi State Library... Don’t judge a book by its cover! Visit the Middle Reader Room and choose […]
The Hawaii State Library will showcase photos from EOH (Eyes of Hawaii) photography club in the firsy floor lobby of the Hawaii State Library from […]
Join us for activities every day during the Summer. Wednesday is Arts & Craft Day! Art & Craft activities will be out all day long […]
Mold your own stamp and use it to print unique patterns and designs on a tote bag! Concepts like color blending and repetition will be […]
Join us for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Just right for children ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone […]
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 […]
Storyteller Dave Del Rocco will share folktales from different parts of the world. These tales, appropriate for all ages but especially for children ages 5-12, are mostly funny and […]
Join us for a demonstration of HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters). This free, parent-involved, school-readiness program offers home-based early childhood education for […]
Janine Oshiro will share Old Seeds, New Growth: Stories About Trees, Seeds, and Growing Strong. This program is suitable for toddlers and up. Young children […]
Come join us for storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your […]
Moore Greens, small-scale farm in Moloa'a, presents an informative workshop on growing your own microgreens. Join us for some fun in the dirt as we […]
The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]
July's book club pick is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. The Aina Haina Book Club will meet on Zoom. For more information or to register to […]
Do you need a keiki ID card or to update the photo on a current one? Officers from the Hilo Police Department will be […]
Calling all tweens and teens! You are invited to challenge the YA librarian on Video Games Day - food edition! Bring a friend or a […]
Is your child a storyteller at heart? This summer, kids get to create a real picture book — from the first word to the final […]
Come and learn the Hawaiian cultural art of coconut frond weaving with us at Kahului Library. Suitable for all ages. Materials provided. All skill levels, […]
Mold your own stamp and use it to print unique patterns and designs on a tote bag! Concepts like color blending and repetition will be […]
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 […]
Join our Teen D&D adventure where you will be whisked away to a land made entirely of food! Create a character, battle the rot, and […]
This summer, come see a free PG-13 movie. Viewers must be 13 yrs. and older to watch the movie. The movie is connected to the […]
Learn line dancing at the Ewa Beach Library! Basics will be taught. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a […]
Join us for some stamping! ʻOhe Kapala is traditionally carved out of bamboo for kapa and clothing. We will be using carved out rubber stamps […]
Join us for an afternoon of building with LEGO! And challenge your building skills by creating a food themed build. Work with your friends on […]
Keiki ages 5-14 are invited to make Pokémon themed snacks like Sweet Applin Juice and Oreo Unowns while watching episodes of Pokémon: Path to the […]
Join us and compete with family, friends, or other library users in your community. We will have games like Apples to Apples, Connect 4, Spot […]
Experience the music and dance of Okinawa through demonstrations of kumi wudui (classical dance drama). Learn a few words in Uchinaguchi, discover the meaning behind […]
This Summer Reading Challenge, teach yourself a new skill! Whether it is crocheting, working with fabric and felt, basic sewing, or DIY- come learn how […]
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 […]
Ready for a fresh take on 'ukulele music? Enjoy the sounds of classical music, jazz, and classic rock on the 'ukulele! You're sure to find […]
Do you have questions about what tax relief options are available to your ʻohana? Would you like support from partners at the tax office to […]
The UH Hawaiʻi Nutrition Center and SNAP-Ed will be presenting a hands-on interactive session on Nutrition Education. Activities will include: Make a Plate with MyPlate […]
Experience the music and dance of Okinawa through demonstrations of kumi wudui (classical dance drama). Learn a few words in Uchinaguchi, discover the meaning behind […]
This book will be discussed in July 2026 at the second in-person book club meeting at the library. There is no longer a virtual/online book […]





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