Are you between the ages of 11-16 and want a Pen Pal in another state? Waipahu Public Library is partnering with Pierce County Library system […]
Enter for a chance to win the big prize and have fun answering questions and learning about the Library and its many treasures. Get your […]
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 […]
Submit Your Art: June 3, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Show off your art skills and win prizes Submit your best original manga character art, […]
Join us for our very first Ka`ū Libraries Book Bingo! Complete five reading spaces in a row and return your Bingo Card to either Kaʻū […]
Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and so much more! Storytime lasts around 30 minutes with a fun […]
Calling all teens in Grades 7-12! Visit the Teen Section at the Hawaiʻi State Library in downtown Honolulu and choose a hand-wrapped book to borrow […]
Calling all readers in Grades 3-6! Don’t judge a book by its cover! Visit the Children’s Section at the Hawaiʻi State Library in downtown Honolulu […]
On display during open hours through June 30, 2025! The Eyes of Hawaii (EOH) Photography Club will showcase a variety of photographs in its 17th […]
Looking for a fun and creative way to kick off your summer? Celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge theme, Mele. Join us on Wednesday, June 18 […]
Looking for a fun and creative way to kick off your summer? Celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge theme, Mele. Join us on Wednesday, June 18 […]
The library has so many visitors and they have browsed the shelves and left the library in shambles! Lots of readers is great, but... there […]
Summer is here and Fridays are our Video Game Day! We will rotate through four players at a time, all day long playing these PS4 […]
Come play and meet new friends on Saturdays in the Art, Music, & Recreation (AMR) Section on the 2nd floor of the Main Library. We […]
Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library. Read and follow directional clues to find the box. Have some fun and […]
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 in the Edna Allyn Room for Children for lap-sit storytime! Bring your babies (0-23 months) and a blanket for stories, interactive rhymes, and songs in this 30-minute program. […]
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 […]
Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am. Playtime - social interactions with educational toys (wooden blocks, puzzles, fake food/dishes, Magnet […]
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 […]
Do you needle a little time to mend? Bring your project to the Kahuku Cool Lab to make some Pin Pals and finally get those […]
Join us for Monday movies at Mililani this summer! Monday movies begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Mililani Library Program Room. The Wizard of Oz is […]
NOTE: Laupahoehoe Library's phones have been intermittently unavailable due to issues with the line. Please call one of the other Library Branches for assistance. Join us […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you currently working on a craft project or interested in exploring a new one? We invite you to bring your own project or select […]
Presented by Hopeful Roots! Gardening On A Budget Hawai'i Style: Growing food doesn't have to be pricey. In this creative workshop, we'll explore several ways […]
Calling teens and adults! Come for a fun night of board games, featuring the card game Unspeakable Words. “Decode the ancient secrets of R'lyeh by […]
Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library. Read and follow directional clues to find the box. Have some fun and […]
Join us for a special themed storytime for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and an outdoor […]
Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a […]
Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are […]
Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimuki Public Library where she became […]
Rhythm is a key building block of literacy, so let's get clapping, rhyming, and singing! Join us every Tuesday in June and July for a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]
Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center and conversations about self-care for […]
Join Ms. Mindy for movement, music & stories. Suitable for keiki ages 2 - 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Programming […]
Read To Me International presents a six-session workshop for parents and caregivers with children ages 0 - 9. This program will provide parents with reading […]
In this entertaining, music-filled sequel, the Cheetah Girls are off to spend their summer vacation in Spain, where the girls prepare to compete in a […]
After a forest tribe of cotton-candy-colored, shock-headed trolls discover that they're the new favorite gourmet treat for King Gristle, the unlikely duo of bubbly Poppy […]
Every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Challenge art and craft supplies will be available for you to come and create! Bring your own to add […]
Aunty Sherie brings Music and Movement to the library! Children will explore musical themes and instruments with fun, engaging activities. Best for ages 2 - […]
Children ages 5 and up make their own LEGO creations. LEGOs will be on display in the library after the program is over. Anyone who […]
NOTE: Laupahoehoe Library's phones have been intermittently unavailable due to issues with the line. Please call one of the other Library Branches for assistance. Join us […]
Join us every Tuesday this summer at 2:00 pm for a fun-filled Reading Challenge activity! This week, come learn to play the Ukulele with our […]
Meet at the library for an afternoon of fun board games fit for any age or skill level! We have such a big collection of […]
Come and see a movie screening of Wicked! Wicked, the famous prequel to the movie The Wizard of Oz, will be shown in our meeting […]
Please join us for a poetry reading with Arah Ko, who hails from Hawai'i. In celebration of the theme E Heluhelu Kākou : Mele, poetry […]
Join us in making Perler bead crafts. Each month, we'll explore a new theme and pattern, allowing you to create your unique work of art […]
Coordinated by Mercy Ritte of ʻĀina Momona, the E Hoʻomanaʻo program series remembers and celebrates the lives of aliʻi and other historical Hawaiian figures. Join […]
Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that […]
If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following […]
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 […]
Drop-in between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm every Tuesday evening to enjoy an evening of games with family and friends. We'll have our games available […]
Board games, card games, Dungeons and Dragons, and more - come on over to Kihei for this all-new Tuesday afternoon event, and bring your game […]
Unplug and unleash your creativity! Join our paint-by-numbers party to create your very own masterpiece. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. This program […]
Learn Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane. The same class will be offered twice, but feel free to attend both and improve your skills! Contact […]
We will be meeting online on Tuesday, June 24 at 5pm to discuss The Lion Women of Tehran, by Marjan Kamali. “Kamali writes beautifully and […]
Join us for a family friendly movie night. The featured film to go along with our Summer Reading Challenge theme will be Sing 2 (PG). “PADDINGTON IN […]
Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music. Attendees will learn about […]
Celebrate Summer Reading! Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the power of storytelling through music, chants, and […]
Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library. Read and follow directional clues to find the box. Have some fun and […]
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Interested in playing basic mahjong? Stop by the Ewa Beach Public & School Library for a chance to learn and play! Anyone who requires an […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Please join us Wednesday mornings for themed stories, songs & simple crafts! Best suited for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregivers. […]
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 […]
Financial advisor Dawn De Coito will be holding a free workshop on Social Security. The following questions will be answered: How does social security fit […]
The Honolulu Fire Department and their FIRE TRUCK will be visiting Ewa Beach Public & School Library for our story time! Meet some community superheroes […]
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 […]
Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]
Uncle Wayne and his Howling Dog Band is here to rock the house. Always enjoyable and energetic, Uncle Wayne and his band of 3 get […]
Come join us for family storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance […]
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Make some music (or at least noise) with Kylee! Learn about music notes and octaves, play fun songs, and enjoy the magic of boom whackers. […]
Location: Meeting Room A mythic adventure set around 2,000 years ago across a series of islands in the South Pacific. The film follows the journey […]
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 as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that […]
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 […]
Bring your friends for a fun tabletop escape room type game! Test your information literacy skills by solving these fun puzzles. Each week will be […]
Are you a Scrabble champion? Have you never played before, but would like to try? Then come and join our new Scrabble Club! The Club […]
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 […]
Listeners: Kindergarteners - 3rd graders Readers: Ms. Mindy, 4th-12th graders, adults Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Reading builds confidence. Share a […]
Join us on June 25 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for an informative program. Cindy Fowler from the Alzheimer's Association will be covering what to […]
Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of […]
Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play. We also have an assortment of other board games to choose from. Please check […]
Magic, Mystery, and Laughs! World famous magician will lead you on a journey of wonder and astonishment. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service […]
Join us for a monthly workshop series to illuminate your path toward financial empowerment featuring 6 key topics: February Budgeting Basics: Making Every Dollar Count […]
Learn about the living tradition of Zen meditation through Baikaryu Eisanka: a Japanese chanting and music practice. Teri Jigen Hollowell, a member of the Daifukuji […]
Fight the summer slide! Keep your child’s math skills sharp! Come learn and play math games and explore all the learning resources available at the […]
Do you need a kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Have you gotten "stuck" in the middle of writing your memoirs? Or […]
For those 3 years of age and older. We will move, sing, stretch, breathe and read. Join Aunty Taryn as she leads the group in […]
Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library. Read and follow directional clues to find the box. Have some fun and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must be accompanied by a […]
Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must be accompanied by a […]
Join us during our normal Preschool Storytime hour for a fun and musical time at Salt Lake-Moanalua! Catering to younger children and families in particular, Allegro […]
Join the Readers Group at the Waialua Public Library on the fourth Thursday of every month from 9:30am-10:30am to discuss the book of the month, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come visit Kihei Public Library on Thursday mornings for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Program is best suited for children ages 3 - 5 […]
Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]
Susie Roth, the Fairy Grandmother, will be at Storytime! There will be a unique combination of reading and magic! Fun for keiki 2-7. Children need […]
Children ages 5-18 years old will make a shaker craft. All supplies will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective […]
Join us for stories and songs all about music, in honor of our Summer Reading Challenge theme: Mele We’ll read, sing, dance, and make a […]
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library to meet with a Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi representative. The representative […]
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" […]
Come spend part of Summer Break with us at the library! Watch Mufasa with your friends and family. Children under 12 must be accompanied by […]
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 […]
Create your own friendship bracelet to keep or give away. Materials will be provided. Limit one per person while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 […]
Join us and get creative and crafty. Follow instructions exactly to learn something new or let your creative juices flow and make something totally you. […]
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 […]
Our Summer Reading Challenge theme this year is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele in`Ōlelo Hawai`i, or Let's Read: song, anthem, or chant. Libraries are of course […]
Hey, teens! Are you ready for some summer blockbuster? Come check out The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrm at our branch. Set […]
Do you love libraries and want to find a way to support them? Do you live in the Mountain View or Volcano communities? If so, […]
Come and join us for Game & Puzzle night! Bring your own board game or choose from a variety of games and puzzles at the […]
Please join us for our first-ever Family Science Night, a chance to test your Lego engineering skills and work together as a family to see […]
New day & time! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share […]
Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!! No hard hats needed. Just put on your creativity cap and use your […]
Having a hectic week at work? Stressed out about work or school? Or both? Come to Aiea Library and spend an hour coloring and listening […]
Join us for a hands-on workshop for families with children in grades K–2. Discover how joyful reading can help your child fall in love with […]
Join this crafters' circle to connect with fiber-loving community members. If you enjoy crochet, knitting, macramé, needlepoint, embroidery, felting and more, this club is for […]
Join us for a panel discussion about the ethics of growing Bodhi trees on Kaua'i with Dr. Dee Denver, a professor of evolutionary genetics at […]
Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library. Read and follow directional clues to find the box. Have some fun and […]
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 […]
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, […]
Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime. During storytime, we'll dive into captivating books, sing songs, dance, and enjoy […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free lunch for keiki 18 years and under every Friday in the meeting room. All keiki are eligible regardless of family income. Lunches must be […]
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 on Fridays at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a free film screening! June 27th's Friday Film: Wicked (PG, 160 min) Light refreshments will […]
Playground by Richard Powers Four lives are drawn together in a sweeping, panoramic new novel from Richard Powers, showcasing the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Overstory at […]
Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that […]
Celebrate our summer reading challenge with a Mele craft. Ukulele is a beloved instrument of our island and this summer you can make your very […]
Fun for the whole family! Come and play (or learn) “old-school” games like hopscotch, jacks, hula-hoops, bean bag tic-tac-toe and other classic games with library […]
Make your own Troll with this pencil topper. Supplies will be provided; limit one per person while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 and up. […]
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, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! Words, Earth & Aloha: The Sources of […]
Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library. Read and follow directional clues to find the box. Have some fun and […]
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! […]
Join us for a special storytime! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books and learn new things. Join us in […]
Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Like a mele told through rhythm and motion, Japanese taiko drumming captures emotion and imagery without words. The Kenny […]
Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and […]
Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and […]
2025 is the Year of Community Forests. Pua Heimuli from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry & Wildlife will share information […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you love your old vinyl collection and miss listening and sharing them with others? Then come join us for a listening party! We will […]
Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]
Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge by attending a special story time, prize drawing, art activity, and mascot visit by the creators of "Kumusta Pusa Loves" […]
Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band will share their musical interpretations of picture books and the stories they’ve found within classic and original children’s […]
Welcome to Teen Book Club, where we meet once a month to discuss books chosen by our members. New participants are welcome and encouraged 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 […]
Enjoy the melodious sounds of a fascinating instrument-the harmonica, or “mouth organ” –during this entertaining and informative program. Danilo Marrone will treat your ears, hearts, […]
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.
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 4th Saturdays of the month for our musical film series. Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library's Magazine Room transforms into a Theater, complete with commentator, […]
Fun and games for the entire family. Bring your family. Bring your friends, OR make new ones. Play classic board games, or learn new ones. […]
Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library. Read and follow directional clues to find the box. Have some fun and […]
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 […]
Join us for a performance by the Galliard String Quartet of Chamber Music Hawai‘i. Co-presented by the Friends of Pearl City Public Library, this free […]
Location: Meeting Room Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet […]