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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 […]

Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the library for a day. Come and learn more about how they do their jobs, […]

Come join us for a fun morning of reading and a hands on activity. Learn how to make a cute bat clip for Halloween in […]

Children ages 6 to 8 are welcome to join Jaimie Yoshida and Rene Yoshida to learn some very fundamental basics in jewelry making. You’ll work […]

With the advent of Chat GPT and other large language models, we have at our disposal the next level of AI tools. Adam Moes L. […]

Join us for Monday Movie night with the feature film Hotel Transylvania! Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into […]

Celebrate Halloween with us! We will make some fun last-minute decorations, paint pumpkins, and other spooky-style projects. Art Club is a fun, once-a-month creative space. […]

The Friendly Ghost attempts to befriend the 12-year-old daughter of a paranormal expert, but his nasty ghost uncles wreak havoc. This film is rated PG. […]

Join us for the return of Game Night! We will have games available for everyone to free play with. Some of the games we will […]

Movie Night! Tonight we are proud to present: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas! Come and join us for this classic Halloween/Christmas movie and learn […]

Bust a Ghost and win a prize or something sweet!  This is a drop-in event best for teens from 12 years-old to 18-years old. Anyone […]

Bust a Ghost and get a treat or other surprises!  This is a drop-in, family-friendly all-day event. 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. While […]

The October 31st storytime is canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Enjoy not-too-scary stories and be part of a fun trick-or-treat parade inside the library.  Please remember to wear your non-scary costume.  Just right for children […]

Join us for fun Halloween Storytime with Miss Sara! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and make a craft to take home. Come in costume if […]

Join us for a celebration of science fiction and Halloween fun with Mr. Kneel! The library will also have a Halloween scavenger hunt after the […]

Please join us for a free screening of the movie, Roald Dahl's The Witches.  The tale of a young orphaned boy who, in late 1967, […]

Join us for a Halloween showing of Disney's Hocus Pocus - plus free popcorn! (while supplies last) Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy […]

Chess is back for a limited time with instructor Lou! Want to learn how to play chess competitively? Do you know how to use 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 […]

In the 1880s, King Kalākaua sent 18 young Hawaiians to Italy, Scotland, England, China, Japan, and US to become future leaders of the Hawaiian Kingdom. […]

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 […]

This 6-week program is suitable for babies 0-23 months and their caregivers.  Learn ways to interact with your little one to promote brain growth, bonding […]

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 […]

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 […]

Please join us for some fun stories and songs in the 1st floor auditorium every other Wednesday. Recommended for children 18 months to 3 years […]

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 […]

Celebrate science fiction with Mr. Kneel as he drops some sick beats and wicked rhymes about spooky monsters. Target audience: Children ages 3 to 5, […]

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 […]

Do you enjoy reading, trivia, teamwork, and earning top prizes? Join The Page Masters, the library's competitive book club. Suitable for kids in the 4th […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with the Campbell High School Chess Club to bring you Chess Play at the library. […]

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 […]

Join us for a screening of Super Mario Bros. Movie. MPAA rating: PG, runtime 92 minutes. Fresh popcorn served at all movies. Young children must […]

Did you know you can borrow ebooks and downloadable audiobooks for free with your library card? Come to a drop-in help session at the Reference […]

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 […]

First Wednesday of the Month,  Makawao Library –  5:30 PM In the winter months when it is dark, this program will be held indoors 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 […]

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 […]

Did you know you can borrow ebooks and downloadable audiobooks for free with your library card? Come to a drop-in help session at the Reference […]

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 […]

Falls among seniors are common and costly. These falls can be preventable, and measures can be taken to stay safe.  Norman Kumura and Bill Doi […]

Join members of the community two Thursdays of every month for knitting and talking story. This one-hour informal knitting group is open to veteran knitters […]

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, […]

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

Did you know you can borrow ebooks and downloadable audiobooks for free with your library card? Come to a drop-in help session at the Reference […]

Did you know you can borrow ebooks and downloadable audiobooks for free with your library card? Come to a drop-in help session at the Reference […]

Let’s do the Monster Mash-Up with Mr. Kneel, an award-winning hip-hop artist, as he drops some sick beats and wicked rhymes about spooky monsters.  Wearing […]

On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class  on a […]

District 2 of Honolulu Police Department will be visiting Wahiawa Public Library on Saturday, November 4 @ 10:00 a.m. so that community members can ask […]

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 […]

Enjoy the melodious sounds of a fascinating instrument—the harmonica, or “mouth organ”—during this entertaining and informative program. Danilo Marrone will treat your ears and hearts […]

Bring your original writing to the Hilo Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:30pm (11/4 & 11/18). Casey Simpson […]

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 […]

The Honolulu Ki Society will be hosting a workshop focused around applying Ki principles to become healthier, happier and more successful in everyday life. In […]

Searching for an early Christmas present?  Make someone special in your life a personalized photograph cabochon keychain.  Top it off with a handwritten card.  This […]

Hawaii Gunpla Project: Want to learn about Gundam and Gunpla(Gundam Plastic models)? Well if you do this is the perfect time. We’ll teach you a […]