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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 […]

Unique in the world of philosophy is the liberating insights of the historical Buddha. We will explore his ideas and practice which leads to a […]

Learn to make colorful foil art with Kimi! Join us for a fun-filled night of foil and imagination. Program is suitable for age 5 and […]

Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the single largest, fully protected conservation area on Earth. Papahānaumokuākea is a habitat for monk seals, sea turtles, over 14 […]

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 in making perler bead crafts. This month's theme is Spooky Stuff. Perler beads are small, heat interactive beads that can be fused together […]

Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]

Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]

Learn 'ukulele basics and possibly a song or two with Larry from 'Ukulele Project Hawaii. B.Y.O.U. (Bring Your Own 'Ukulele) or borrow on from your […]

We will be meeting online on Tuesday, 10/24/23 to discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. “In her thrilling new novel Horse, Geraldine Brooks moves back and forth between […]

Join the Librarian for a live reading of Alvin Schwartz's classic Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and other ghostly stories perfect for Halloween. […]

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 […]

Week 5- We have a special guest after Baby Rhyme Time. The Early Intervention Section (EIS) provides services to support the development of infant and […]

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

The Early Intervention Section (EIS) provides services to support the development of infant and toddlers from birth to three years of age. They assist a […]

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 […]

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 […]

These weekly story times for preschool age children will feature themed stories, rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. The story times are recommended for children […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dreaming of a college degree but don’t want to leave Kauaʻi? Meet Rhonda Liu, Ed Specialist from the University Center at Kauaʻi Community College to […]

How far will your airplane fly? Experiment with different designs and materials to get your airplane the farthest! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]

Dreaming of a college degree but don't want to leave Kaua`i? Meet Rhonda Liu, Ed Specialist from the University Center at Kaua`i Community College to […]

What are the principles which guide the diagnosis and successful treatment of such a wide variety of problems? We will take a deep dive into […]

Would you like to hear a story in Japanese? Then come and join our presenter, Elorah, on Wednesday afternoons! Stories will be for keiki age […]

Bring the kids and enjoy family friendly activities! Activities will vary each last Wednesday of the month from September-November 2023, and not all activities are […]

Join us on Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30pm for some fun with board games, including Scrabble. Please check out the games at the Reference Desk and […]

The Molokai Bahá’í Community, in partnership with the Molokai Public Library, invites the community to celebrate United Nations Day (10/24). Join us to view a […]

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 […]

Please join us for songs, stories, & rhymes! Best suited for 2-5 year olds. Storytime will be followed by a Halloween parade in the library. […]

While the Kailua-Kona Public Library is closed for renovation, 'Babies, Books, and Blankets' is temporarily relocating to the Kealakekua Public Library. Join Ms. Jen the […]

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

Join us the fourth Thursday of the month to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy […]

Our community partner,Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend […]

Come read, sing, and play at the library! For the first 20-30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and lead kids--and their grown-ups!--through favorite rhymes […]

Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]

Join visiting teaching artists from Hui No'eau Visual Art Center on Maui, for a fun & unique arts experience. Students will observe a variety of […]

Join Wahiawa community members for our monthly book club where you can share and discuss what you're reading! This program is run by members of […]

Local historian and storyteller Boyd Bond of North Kohala will return to share some chicken-skin tales of old Hawaii. Boyd has held some of our […]

Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, Monsters University.  Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't […]

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 […]

Interested in learning the basics of mahjong or looking for a friendly group of competitors? Join us on the first and last Friday of every […]

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, […]

Interested in learning basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a lesson and a chance to play! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]

In this workshop, attendees will learn about eating competency and how to build healthy relationships with food and promoting enjoyment in eating. Attendees will practice […]

Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library's monkeypod tree, weather […]

Do you see more birds in your yard during the winter months? Ms. Margaret from the Hawaii Wildlife Center will introduce ways you can prepare […]

Eight costumed performers from Sing for Your Life will perform a lively sing-along program featuring Disney songs. Sing for Your Life founder, Chanara Richmond has […]

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai'anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  […]

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 […]

Join us as the Mililani High School Drama Club presents Storybook Theater.  Simple make and take Halloween crafts (while supplies last), will be followed by […]

The spirits of Halloween are swiftly approaching, bringing ghouls, goblins, and all types of horrible beasts you'll need to face off with in this holiday-themed […]

Learn to fold and decorate corner bookmarks to make any monster friend you can imagine!  Will yours be spooky, scary, silly, or sweet? Available while supplies last. […]

Join Tonya Hammond-Tullis of the Alzheimer’s Association, Hawaii, and Savy Makalena of Gimme A Break Caregiving, both 501(c)(3)-qualified nonprofit organizations, will present on Alhzeimer’s Disease […]

Preserving Tboli culture and providing a livelihood for their community in the biodiverse lands of the southern Philippines, Helobung (“endless joy”) is a wellspring and […]

Come visit us on Sunday mornings for a fun-filled Storytime! Enjoy our weekly themed books and crafts. We’ll also sing your favorite children’s songs, new […]

Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how […]

Get ready for Halloween by singing your heart out to all of Disney’s greatest hits! All lyrics will be provided. Just bring yourself! Costumes encouraged. […]