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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 […]