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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, […]

On Mondays this summer, your student can learn Public Health basics in a constructive, fun, supportive, educational environment. Topics will include: June 10 - Hygiene […]

Join us for a children's movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by a […]

Living undercover, former superheros find themselves on a mysterious mission. Can the super family learn to work together to rescue the world from destruction? Fresh […]

Come and join us for Book Page Art Night! Create a masterpiece with old book leaves, paper, and paint. Program is suitable for age 8 […]

Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a […]

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play? Whatever […]

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 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 read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great […]

Come join us for a fun morning of reading and a hands on activity. Learn how to decorate and put together a popsicle craft. 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 […]

Musician and early education specialist, Wayne Watkins and his Howling Dog Band are known for their fun, educational, and entertaining programs.  Get ready to laugh, […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Are you and your keiki ready to transition to early chapter books? Join our special book club for newly […]

Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a craft for each child. Children must be accompanied by […]

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 […]

Want to pick up crochet during the summer? Join the Mānoa Public Library’s YA Librarian for a beginner’s workshop on the craft. Learn basic information […]

Color, cut and create 3D paper superheroes and the city they protect!  Learn about superheroes, comics, and how graphic novels tell stories. This program is […]

Bring your story to life with puppets! All materials will be provided for you to make your own paper bag puppet friend. Intended for ages […]

Get together with family and friends and play some classic board games! All materials will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service […]

Magic Explorers is a one-of-a-kind program developed to help kids have fun, make friends, feel special and learn cool things about themselves and the world […]

Children are invited to stop in and make a summer reading themed craft.  Each week we will have a different craft available and will be […]

Please join us for the first Portuguese and Spanish Story Time for keiki! Tia Ju/ Aunty Ju Juliana Porto is a MD, Pediatric Neurologist, Phd […]

Come learn popular and classic line dances in a fun, judgment free zone with other local dance enthusiasts! Follow along with simple dance instructions for […]

Learn how to make 5D diamond stickers.  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.  Best suited for those four years old and up.  Adults are […]

Celebrate summer with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band at Makawao Library! Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, learn, and have a rollicking good […]

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 […]

Join us for our Chalk the Walk event.  Decorate the outdoor sidewalk with chalk art and help create a chalk obstacle course (suggested ages 5-12).  […]

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, […]

ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to […]

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 […]

Kids are invited to create a mini painting for the dads/grandpas/other male caregivers in their life! Make a picture as a Father's Day gift using […]

What superpower do you wish you had? What strengths and skills are already yours? In this storytelling workshop with Kristiana Kahakauwila, young writers will write […]

Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, Wonder Park.  A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery […]

Join us at the Kaneohe Library Pop-up at Windward Mall! Interested in learning the basics of Chinese mahjong or looking for a friendly group of […]

Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories, simple crafts, and activities. Suitable for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an […]

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 […]

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

Every Friday in June & July at 1pm! Celebrate Summer Reading Challenge. Join us for a book-to-movie adaptation film screening all summer long! Want to […]

UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, we have run out of canvases and easels. Instead, we will offer an alternate surprise Father's Day craft. Kids are […]

LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required, and the library will provide the LEGO […]

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 […]

Design and build a LEGO Community! Continuing on the project which began in March, 2024, this program offers you the opportunity to work with local […]

We will be making pony beads to make friendship bracelets – use your favorite colors or spell out your name! Best for ages 6 and […]

Third Saturday Movie Matinees 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month, through August 2024. Movies are back at the library and we’re providing […]

Are you or your child stressed, anxious, struggling in work or school, or having difficulty managing emotions or focusing? Learning mindfulness can help you cope […]

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 […]