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PROGRAM CHANGE In honor of Tsunami Awareness Month, the Pahoa Public Library will be hosting a free public talk by Dr. Walt Dudley from the […]

Dr. Dennis Pezzato will use his years of experience as a behavioral therapist and caregiver to talk about the challenges, and rewards, that come along […]

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 […]

Are you in need of assistance with technology? Visit us on Tuesdays between 9:00am-12:00pm for one-on-one help with various computer skills such as email account […]

Come enjoy games or puzzles at the library! A small selection of games or puzzles of different varieties and difficulties will be on hand. With […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

Family Story Time! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied […]

Storytime is back! Join us every Tuesday morning in April for Children's Storytime at Lihue Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Best […]

Join author Sasha Lee for a guest reading event of her children's book, The Hanapēpē Hero. She will also have activities for the keiki that attend. […]

Pearl City Crafters invite you to join their Make-n-Take class. You will make a Greeting card Gift Box.  Colors & designs will vary based on […]

Want to learn how to play chess with other enthusiasts? Come check out the Wahiawa Library Chess Club, meeting every Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm […]

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 […]

Caregivers and their babies (0-23 mo.) are invited to the library to socialize, play and read in the Juvenile Room.  Please bring a towel or […]

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 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 us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. 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 […]

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 […]

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 free build!  If you wish to display your creations, please give it to the Children’s Reference Desk Staff. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid […]

Join us to learn the history of what has led to the current conflict in Palestine/Israel, through film. Included will be full-length dramas, documentaries, and […]

In celebration of Scottish American Heritage Month, Celtic Kula Pipe Band will play a few tunes on the Great Highland Bagpipes, explain the history 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 […]

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more! Storytime will be followed with a craft. Best suited for ages 2-5 and a caregiver. Repeats at 10:30AM […]

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

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more! Storytime will be followed with a craft. Best suited for ages 2-5 and a caregiver. This is a […]

Families with children from birth to age 5 are welcome to play, read, and sing at the library! For the first half hour, children can […]

He’s back, our favorite rapper!  Join us for an afterschool explosion of fun.  An afternoon filled with beatboxing, hip-hop, and lots of laughs. All ages […]

Join Kauai Author Dawn Fraser Kawahara in the Lihue Library Conference Room on the first Thursday of every month from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm […]

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 […]

Not sure where to find info? Too much info? Is that a reliable website? Are they trying to sell me something? A free seminar provided […]

Does your electric bill continue to increase no matter how much you conserve? Well, it's about to get even more challenging for our local 'ohana […]

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, […]

Celebrate clean water with crafts, body movement, hydroponics, genki ball tossing, and learning for all ages on the Waikiki Library lawn. Festival presenters include Genki […]

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 […]

TAG Members! Time to meet up to discuss events, programs you want to have at the Kailua-Kona Library. Not a member yet? Join us at […]

Ribbit, ribbit! Do you hear that? Join the Mānoa Public Library’s YA Librarian workshop on crocheting your own frog coaster for spring. Project is beginner-friendly. […]

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 […]

The Hawai'i Fiction Writers invite you to join them for an enriching discussion with G.T. London, author of the contemporary romance Second Chances and Then […]

Color, decorate, and build your own Roblox avatar! Art supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Children 8 and under must have […]

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

八卦內功簡介  Energy Bagua is a meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the regeneration of vitality and maintenance of health. It’s main components are based upon […]

Join us every Saturday in April for a 4 week series of free Ukulele lessons! Lokelani Pila, a Wai‘anae resident will be our instructor. She […]

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 […]