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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 […]

This summer, join us for free movie screenings on Mondays in Mililani Public Library's program room! On June 5, we will show DC League of […]

Read & Craft on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month to learn the background of the theme craft and then make the item […]

Get together with family and friends and play some classic board games! All materials will be provided.   Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]

North Kohala Library is kicking-off the Summer Reading Challenge with a life-size board game! You are the game piece and each roll of your dice […]

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 […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Dr. Sun-Hui Hung will be playing the erhu and discuss the historical context for the instrument’s role […]

I Am A Scientist is transforming the Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library into a SCIENCE LAB! Stop by anytime between 6PM-7PM to join in on this […]

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! […]

Join us for Children’s Storytime every other Tuesday at Manoa Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Best for ages 3-5; all ages […]

Pearl City Crafters invite you to join their Make-n-Take class and Craft Jam.  Design your craft to your heart’s content. June’s craft is a Greeting […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Dr. ʻSun Huiʻ Tsun-Hui Hung will be playing the erhu and discuss the historical context for the […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Dr. Sun-Hui Hung will be playing the erhu and discuss the historical context for the instrument’s role […]

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs. Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Learn the basics of playing the ʻukulele with Maka! Maka is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, and accomplished performer on […]

Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:30pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with scrabble, battle your friends at battleship, assess your skills […]

A Forever haku is similar to a floral haku but handcrafted with fabric scraps therefore, with love & care, it can be kept forever. Supplies […]

Learn from a variety of tech toys and build your skills! Teamwork! Challenges! Fun! All ages are welcome.   Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid […]

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 […]

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join us for storytime where we sing songs and listen to stories. Storytime will end with a craft […]

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 […]

Please join us for weekly, one-hour preschool programming on Wednesday mornings at 10am.     FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY, WE WILL LIMIT THE PRE-K PROGRAMS TO […]

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 […]

Summer session starts June 7, 2023 in the 1st floor auditorium on every other Wednesdays. Recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old. There […]

Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a take-and-make craft for each child. Children must be accompanied […]

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 […]

Get your competitive spirit ready for Liliha’s egg drop competition. At this competition, children will be asked to work in teams to design and create […]

Experience the Library's new book club. No assigned reading! Just talking story at a local coffee shop about the books you love and getting suggestions […]

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 […]

LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required, and the library will provide the LEGO […]

All are invited to the Kick-Off event for the Hawaii State Public Library System's 2023 Summer Reading Challenge @ Lihue Public Library Celebrate the most […]

First Wednesday of the Month,  Makawao Library -  5:30 PM Program is intended for grown-up storytellers, this is not a keiki storytime.  Program led by […]

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 for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun!  Just right for children ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone […]

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND-learn how to play American rules Mahjong, using National Mah Jongg League rules? Join us at the library on Thursday mornings in […]

Please join us for a special storytime filled with fun, magic and movement features, "The Fairy Grandmother," Susie Roth.  This program is best suited for […]

Join us for our weekly storytime program which includes themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 3 […]

On alternating Thursdays at 10am, the Kūpuna Hour at Kahuku Library will provide a variety of engaging activities such as music, games, and art. We […]

A New York magazine photographer is confined to his apartment after breaking his leg. He passes the time by spying on his neighbors from his […]

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 […]

Let’s celebrate Summer Reading this year by enjoying some locally-themed stories! Each week, we’ll read stories from our Hawaiiana collection, and we’ll either make a […]

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. Read to the registered therapy dogs […]

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]

Explore a variety of art projects at the library this summer! Projects will incorporate many found and recycled materials. Suitable for ages 7 & up […]

LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required, and the library will provide the LEGO […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Join us for a fun, free show with one of our favorite performers, Mr. Kneel! All ages, […]

Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge! In pre-war and the World War II years of the 1930’s to 1950’s, Hawai‘i entered the world scene. From the […]

The World War II years were an era of dramatic transition and change in Hawaiʻi. The effects of those changes on the lives of ordinary residents during that era were recorded and published by the […]

Express yourself and experiment with paint.  This program is limited to 18 attendees; phone registration, starting Sat. June, 3 for reserved seating is required. Best […]

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawaii State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]

Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health.  It balances YIN and Yang energy, while […]

Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health.  It balances YIN and Yang energy, while […]

Calling all adventurers! Have you always wanted to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know where or how to start? Aloha Adventurer's […]

Teens ages 12-19 are invited to create a felt wool creature through the fun and easy process of needle felting!   Space and materials are limited and registration is required. You may register in person or […]

Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), participants can have fun […]