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Please join us for one-hour preschool playtime on select Monday mornings at 10am. Playtime - social interactions with educational toys (wooden blocks, puzzles, fake food/dishes, […]

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! […]

Author Visit: Malia Maunakea Come and meet Malia Maunakea, author of Lei and the Fire Goddess. Mrs. Maunakea is exited to visit the West Side […]

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]

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

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

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 […]

Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, Mike Lin will demonstrate YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music. Attendees will learn about […]

Author, Malia Maunakea will read from her first book, a Nene Nominee, "Lei and the Fire Goddess." She will do a short Q and A […]

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 […]

Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime. During storytime, we'll dive into captivating books, sing songs, dance, and enjoy […]

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 stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

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 […]

Is this size print difficult to read? Is it hard to hold a book or magazine? Do your words and letters get mixed up? Don’t […]

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 […]

Relax and craft with us. Sticker painting by number is best suited for those 4+ years of age.  Fun for everyone! Meet you at the […]

Here at Waianae Public Library that is exactly what we are hoping for, your stories.  We are inviting you to join us at the library […]

The Kapolei Book Club will discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Please RSVP in advance to Adult Nonfiction reference. Anyone who requires an […]

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

Happening on Thursdays through July 25, 2024 (except July 4th). For ages 18 months+.  Toddlers play with age-appropriate puzzles to develop fine motor skills and […]

“Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) will share his love of music and community through beatbox and rhyme. Mr. Kneel is a professional speaker, hip-hop emcee, and […]

Join us for an outdoor teddy bear picnic storytime.  Bring your teddy bear (or your favorite stuffed animal friend) and a blanket to sit on.  […]

Storytime for children ages 2-5.  Accompanied by a parent/caregiver.  Enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, […]

Did you miss the viewing or want to re-watch it during the summer break? Come and watch one of last year’s popular movies: Barbie! Bring […]

There are developmental benefits such as language skills, social and emotional development, motor skills and more when children play with puppets.  The paper bag puppet […]

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 […]

Please join us on Thursday, June 6, 2024 for a selected reading of the Nene nominated "Lei and the Fire Goddess" by the author herself, […]

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 […]

Join us at the Waialua Public Library for an informational program presented by our local police officers about organizing a Community Security Watch program on […]

Interested in playing Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library on Fridays for a chance to play! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]

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 […]

Dive into stories on the screen with free movie showings on Fridays at 1 p.m. at Mililani Public Library during June and July! The Marvels […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Come in and watch a free PG-13 movie.  Anyone under 13 yrs. old must be accompanied by a parent/adult […]

Who’s ready to rock? Join us for a fun, interactive program where you can create your own painted rock. We will provide the rocks and […]

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 Chinese language storytime at the Liliha Public Library. This storytime will be in Mandarin and English. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, […]

If you or someone you know has difficulty hearing over the phone, come learn about a FREE, federally-funded telephone service that can help! Captioned Telephones […]

Are you an aspiring writer who wants to meet and make friends with other writers in the community? Are you seeking inspiration, encouragement, advice or […]

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 […]

Learn how to do iris folding – an easy paper technique that looks complex! Tweens and teens ages 10-19 will be able to decorate a […]

Join us for a Summer filled with moʻolelo inspired stories, dancing, and a small craft.  Appropriate for ages 3+ Special events may be held in […]

We all know living in Hawaiʻi is not cheap!  Discover practical insights and resources to effectively manage your utility expenses with the Department of Commerce […]

Children ages 8 and up will receive a sturdy pillowcase to color, design, and build their personal emergency supplies kit. The Pillowcase Project is a […]