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 […]
Get to know the Teen Section at the downtown Hawaii State Library! Grab a game sheet at the Young Adult Reference Desk and find all […]
Celebrate the season with color and creativity! All December long, the Hawaiʻi State Library will feature a festive Parol Exhibit in the front lobby, open […]
Every Monday 2:00 - 4:00 PM, except holidays. Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, document guidance […]
Celebrate the season with color and creativity! All December long, the Hawaiʻi State Library will feature a festive Parol Exhibit in the front lobby, open […]
Celebrate the season with color and creativity! All December long, the Hawaiʻi State Library will feature a festive Parol Exhibit in the front lobby, open […]
Celebrate the season with color and creativity! All December long, the Hawaiʻi State Library will feature a festive Parol Exhibit in the front lobby, open […]
Celebrate the season with color and creativity! All December long, the Hawaiʻi State Library will feature a festive Parol Exhibit in the front lobby, open […]
Celebrate the season with color and creativity! All December long, the Hawaiʻi State Library will feature a festive Parol Exhibit in the front lobby, open […]
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 […]
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. […]
Please join us for weekly preschool story time on Monday, December 1st, 8th, and 15th with our new Children's Librarian Aunty Cynthia! (Special holiday story […]
Want to upgrade your computer skills? Sign up for a free computer class at the library with Northstar Digital Literacy. Chromebooks will be provided for […]
Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public & School Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be […]
Want to have some fun keeping up your flexibility and mobility? Get out of your house and join our active seniors for an hour of […]
Join us for a 5-week writing circle, using simple guided writing prompts, this small supportive group will meet weekly for reflection, expression, and connection. Not […]
Join us for a children's movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a […]
This two-part beginner-friendly workshop on 8 & 15 December encourages everyone to “talk story” through art — blending imagination, humor, and Hawai‘i’s rich storytelling traditions, […]
Listen to a story or two as you enjoy an after-school snack of fresh, hot popcorn! This program is suitable for children K-6 or younger […]
Back by popular demand - it's Bad Art Night! Krampus Night is December 5th, so he's going to be our topic. Come and join the […]
The poetry group is taking a brief break for the holidays and will return 12 Jan. Join us on Monday evening for a casual and […]
Join the Join the Laupāhoehoe P&S Library, the Honeybee Education Program, and the Laupāhoehoe Train Museum for a talk story and a slide presentation to […]
Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowl Soundbath A unique immersive experience of being “bathed” in the vibrations of eight 432 Hz Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls made from […]
Join us for keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. […]
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 […]
This event has been postponed. Contact Kealakekua Library for more information at 808-323-7585.
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. […]
Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking […]
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 Kaimukī Public Library where she became […]
Join us every Tuesday morning for playtime (10:00am - 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tales & Tunes (10:30am - 11:00am). Recommended for little […]
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 […]
Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center. Suitable for ages 3 to […]
Join Ms. Mindy for movement, music & stories. Suitable for keiki ages 2 - 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Programming […]
Join the discussion of Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"Alaska, 1920: a brutal place to homestead, and especially tough for recent arrivals Jack […]
Come on over and join the fun—play Hanafuda with your fellow community members! We're excited to let you know that after a summer break, we're […]
This class has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Class 1 will get you started, Class 2 is a deeper dive. Both classes will […]
Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week. Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a […]
Bridge is a four-player partnership trick-taking card game. Mahjong is now played on Wednesday afternoon. Join others interested in learning either game that challenges the […]
Junior Coders Club is a program designed to introduce kids ages 6-11 to the fundamentals of computational thinking. Using a mix of unplugged (screen-free) and […]
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 […]
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. […]
Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking […]
Join Julia for a Winter Wonderland Ornament Workshop! We’ll enjoy a cozy afternoon of crafting: take home your Winter ornament, or leave it here to […]
Teens are invited to join us for a movie, featuring a screening of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013), based on the young adult […]
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 […]
Enjoy a special Christmas story time at the Ewa Beach Library prior to taking photos with Santa. Listen to some Christmas stories and enjoy a […]
May Shumway’s North Shore Singer’s Company is back for a wonderous winter concert. This year's theme is "Once on a Housetop". Join us in ringing […]
Bring your cameras and join us for free picture-taking with Santa and his Elf! Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. […]
Interested in playing basic mahjong? Stop by the Ewa Beach Public & School Library for a chance to learn and play! Anyone who requires an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for Tai Chi – a form of martial arts and low impact exercise for Older Adults 50+. Medical clearance by a physician is recommended. […]
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 […]
Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a craft for each child. Children must be accompanied by […]
Come join us for winter storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance […]
Play, learn, and grow with Keiki Play Day at Kahului Library! A selection of STEAM early literacy tools and activities will be on hand, including […]
Just in time for the Christmas holidays! Assemble three different prepared Christmas card designs. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 808-483-7333. Anyone […]
Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking […]
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. […]
New time! Program will be held at 1:00-3:00 p.m. LEGO lovers can join us for two hours of free play with LEGO bricks during the […]
Giant Connect Four? Yes, please! Table top air hockey? Even better! From classics like Mancala to new-found favorites like table top foosball, we've got something […]
Front of Makawao Library Every Wednesday 1:30-4:30 PM, except holidays Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, […]
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 Neighborhood Place of Kona and Hawai'i Police Department for "Cocoa with a Cop"! Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of the season at our […]
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 […]
Mahjong is a game played with colorful tiles, with a rich history. Join others interested in learning this game that challenges the brain! A way […]
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 […]
Play games and make stuff at the library! This weekly after school program is for youth between 5-12 years old (Gr K-7). Each month, we’ll […]
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 […]
Come in to see a free rated-R movie. Participants must be 18 yrs. and older to watch the movie. The movie is The Holdovers (2023) […]
Get creative and cozy this holiday season! Join us on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30pm-5:00pm and make your own adorable felt ornament—a festive Christmas tree […]
Makawao Library December Storytimes will be held on the library back lawn at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 10 and at 11:00 am on Friday, […]
Meet us in the Early Literacy Center (Children’s Room) to watch Rudolph: The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), rated G, with free snacks. "Burl Ives narrates this animated […]
"Those of the uplands share their crops, those of the seaside share their catch." Join us for a community Barter & Trade gathering every SECOND […]
Join us for an evening of caroling, crafts, and holiday fun! Bring your camera and take photos with Santa! Light refreshments will be provided. Anyone […]
Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking […]
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 […]
Human Rights Day Wednesday December 10, 2025 Celebrating our human family and the International Declaration of Human Rights Shared Readings, Poetry, Short Films, Discussion & […]
Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! We will be reading Everybody! You, Me & Us […]
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 […]
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 the Writers Group at the Waialua Public Library every 2nd Thursday from 9:30am-11:00am to discuss the monthly writing topic, share your work, and get […]
Play BINGO at the Ewa Beach Public & School Library. You can win prizes. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or […]
Bring your kids to the Ewa Beach Library for some wooden puzzle fun. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Anyone who […]
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 […]
On the Thursday, December 11th at 10am, the Kūpuna Hour with Aunty Tammy Meyers at Kahuku Library will provide a variety of engaging activities. This […]
Dress in your favorite princess or mermaid, or even mermaid princess, attire and enjoy a magical storytime from real mermaids in the Children's Room! Tara […]
Come visit Kīhei Public Library on Thursday mornings for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Program is best suited for children ages 3 - 5 […]
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 […]
Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft or activity. Suitable for children […]
Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking […]
“Every child is an artist.” – Pablo Picasso Join us for new creations each week! All materials provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]
This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t want to […]
Join us for Family Craft Time! Parents, Grandparents, and or caregivers together with your sweet young ones have an opportunity to do something fun and […]
This month's book club pick is A Pair Of Wings by Carole Hopson. This adventurous historical fiction novel follows the life of pioneering aviatrix Bessie […]
Back by popular demand is Daniel Tremblay of HIMELE! Listen and learn from Daniel, as he teaches the history of Hawaiian Steel Guitars, and how […]
Join us for a holiday music performance by the U. S Pacific Fleet Band's Woodwind Quintet! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]
Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking […]
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 the melodic holiday tunes chimed by Mele Mai Paki Lima Community Handbell Ensemble. The delightful chines will bring winter cheer to the […]
The Journey Workshops presented by Family Hui Hawaii aim to increase family engagement through play and support caregivers in their role as their child's first […]
Join fellow toddlers for weekly story times as we share books and songs with one another. Books are read by the librarian during this time […]
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 […]
End your week with songs and fun! Come to the library to sing and dance your afternoon away. Microphone and other equipment provided. Anyone who […]
December is a busy and festive baking month for lots of us! Come join the fun at our second annual holiday cookie exchange. It’s a […]
How can I get help with my job search and applying for a new job? How can I level up my computer skills and resume […]
Come join us for Knitting Club! Make something fun and some new friends. Bring your own supplies or use our stuff and start a new […]
Join us for a creative, Dungeons & Dragons–style tabletop role-playing experience every Friday from 3–4 PM! Children will explore imaginative worlds through drawing, improv, and […]
From Yarn to Yay! Learn to knit today! Want to learn to knit? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we'll teach you the […]
Join us and learn how to play a new board game. A fun family game for a group. Appropriate for ages: Other board games will […]
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 Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll sing songs, read a few stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and their […]
Join us for a special sing-along performance of Christmas carols, led by volunteers from the group Sing For Your Life! Sing For Your Life volunteers […]
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 […]
Join us for a fun, hands-on messy play session that will spark creativity and sensory exploration. From creating your own slime to messy arts and […]
All ages are invited to enjoy creating creating holiday garlands to decorate the library, your home, and anything else you like! Materials provided. Bring […]
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 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 […]
Join us for a discussion on the Warrior Cats book series. Created by an enthusiastic group of pre-teen patrons, this program is perfectly suited for […]
Enjoy crafts and puzzles! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at […]
Christmas is here with good cheer and gingerbread homes. This holiday make your own gingerbread homes using craft sticks. Choose from solid, glitter or metallic […]
Come and make a little bit of your own holiday magic. It's like paint by number, but using stickers instead of paint Get a template […]
Enjoy the sounds of old Hawai’i with this hands-on experience. Danny K Kila, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar player & teacher of HIMELE, will be in […]
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 […]
Want to start investigating your Okinawan family background but unsure where to start? The holiday season can be a great time to interview family members […]
Please join us for the Second Saturday of every month for a friendly game of chess! Four boards will be available on a first come, […]
You’re on the naughty list, and now it's time to make things right whether by choice or by force. Infiltrate the North Pole, steal Santa’s […]
Listen along to a chapter (or so) of a book each week, and work on a craft. It's Storytime for older kids! Kylee (YA) Librarian […]
Join us on Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 pm to design your own button! You can make one for yourself, or you can make one […]
Need a moment to catch your breath? Looking to escape the heat? Come on down to Kihei Public Library on the second Saturday of the […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring […]
Want to get better at reading? Are you an animal lover? Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog […]
Reduce paper waste! Learn 12 different ways to wrap gifts with a reusable fabric square. A hands-on class using 3 sizes of furoshiki and various […]
Why do corals lose their colors? Have you ever wondered why some corals are less colorful than others? Join us this Sunday, December 14th from […]




