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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 […]

In this classic version, Gene Wilder portrays Willy Wonka, the world's best candy maker. An impoverished boy, Charlie, is 1 of 5 lucky children who […]

Celebrate Black History Month with a showing of "Lilies of the Field" in the Mililani Public Library Program Room. Sidney Poitier became the first African […]

Sun Hui, PhD, will play the erhu and discuss the instrument’s role in Chinese classical music composition, poetry, and philosophy. The erhu is the most […]

Struggling to fit in at her high school Oceanside High, Ruby discovers her ancestral destiny to reign as Warrior Queen of the Seven Seas, following […]

Back by popular demand - Bad Art Night! This time, we'll be watching Jack Black imitating Bob Ross, and doing our best to paint like […]

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 […]

Kohala historian Boyd Bond will share information and stories about Hawai'i's royal women. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or […]

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. […]

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and […]

We’re celebrating Pokemon Day! Tuesday, Feb. 27th 2024. Patrons may decorate and take home one pencil. Decorations include one paper Pokeball cutout and a max […]

Join us for a family friendly movie night. The featured film will be 2023's The Little Mermaid (PG). "The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the […]

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+, every 4th Wednesday. Medical clearance by […]

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 the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]

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 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 take-and-make craft for each child. Children must be accompanied […]

Make a nebula in a jar using everyday items! Intended for children ages 6 and up accompanied by an adult. All materials will be provided. […]

Join the students of ROOTed and ʻO Hina I Ka Malama, the kūpuna of Ke Ola Pono no Nā Kūpuna, ʻĀina Momona, Kaiāulu Kanaeokana and […]

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 […]

We will be meeting online on Wednesday, 2/28/24 to discuss Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Torzs. “As a book person, is there anything more […]

This program has reached its limit, we can not take anymore reservations. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest! Interested in learning the art of […]

Do you need a gentle kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Or would you like feedback on your work-in-progress? If so, consider joining […]

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 Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must be accompanied by a […]

Join Ms. Gina from Keiki O Ka 'Āina He Lei Piko Home Visiting Programs for story time at the library, suitable for ages 4 and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Discuss selections from Greta Thunberg's The Climate Book.  (Reading the book is not required to attend.)  Discuss the role of youth in climate justice and […]

Are you looking for work but don't know where to start in your search? Do you need help writing a resume that will help you […]

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 […]

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 […]

Front of Makawao Library Every Friday 1-3:30 PM, except holidays Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, […]

Story Hour for small kids and their big folks! Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library. Anyone who requires an […]

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness. This program is suitable […]

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.  […]

Come to Wahiawa Public Library for Saturday morning Lego Club and see where creativity can take you! Participants will be given a creative prompt or […]

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, March 2 @ 10:00 a.m. so community members can ask questions, […]

八卦內功簡介 Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health.  It balances YIN and YANG energy, […]

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 […]

Bring your original writing to the Hilo Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:00pm (3/2 & 3/16). A facilitator […]

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 […]

Show off your LEGO building skills during this free-play period.  This independent play program is suitable for ages 5 years old and up.  Children must […]

Come celebrate the 120th birthday of Dr. Seuss. Be our Guest for Storytime and Birthday Cake. Wandering Reader, Sandra Taga brings books to life with […]

Come join Family Hui Hawaii for an interactive storytime with Jasmine!  We will be using scarves, songs, bells, and more to bring the stories to […]