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Auntie Pua Conley was born in Keaukaha, and raised here in East Hawaii.   She loves ukulele and hula and plays with the  Na Ho'aloha Hula […]

Pua Conley was born in Keaukaha, and raised here in East Hawaii.   She loves ukulele and hula and plays and dances with the  Na Ho'aloha […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Mr. Kneel for a fun beatbox and rhymes performance about choosing the proper foods to power […]

Learn about the life and legacy of King Kamehameha, known for uniting the Hawaiian Islands and creating the kingdom of Hawai'i. This historical lecture will […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Storyteller Dave Del Rocco will share folktales from every corner of the globe, including Laos, Hawai‘i, Italy, […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Mr. Kneel for a fun beatbox and rhymes performance about choosing the proper foods to power […]

Since 2010 Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band has been barnstorming Hawaii’s libraries, schools and festivals, creating a musical ruckus with every show. Their […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! In pre-war and the World War II years of the 1930’s to 1950’s, Hawai‘i entered the world […]

"How to Write a Fantastic Story" with author Rebecca J. Carlson.  Do you have an idea that would make a great book, but you're not […]

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 […]

Please join us for a family movie time.  Ainbo was born and grew up in the deepest jungle of the Amazon.  One day she discovers […]

Come play board games in the library! We have over 20 games to choose from, including favorites like Chess, Scrabble, and Backgammon. Games are available […]

Come on up to Makawao this summer break to get rockin’ and rollin’ with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band! In front of the […]

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, […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Mr. Kneel for a fun beatbox and rhymes performance about choosing the proper foods to power […]

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as […]

Barbara Chung Ho offers the Folk Arts of China and Asia, a customized demonstration and workshop on the folk art of Chinese knotting. Ho presents […]

Celebrate Summer Reading! Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou; Moʻolelo, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the rich and varied stories that shape our […]

Artists Matthew Kawika Ortiz and Roxanne Ortiz are a husband-and-wife creative duo, who paint under the name Wooden Wave. Born and raised in Hawai'i, they […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! In pre-war and the World War II years of the 1930’s to 1950’s, Hawai‘i entered the world […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Mr. Kneel for a fun beatbox and rhymes performance about choosing the proper foods to power […]

Since 2010 Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band has been barnstorming Hawaii’s libraries, schools and festivals, creating a musical ruckus with every show. Their […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Mr. Kneel for a fun beatbox and rhymes performance about choosing the proper foods to power […]

Want to try Dungeons and Dragons but don't know where to start? Join the Aloha Adventurers Guild as they guide you through the foundations of […]

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 […]

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Mu‘olaulani is a contemporary Hawaiian dance company showcasing hula at its highest art form. Artistic Director and Kumu Hula (Dance […]