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This summer's sewing program will be a Japanese Knot Bag taught by Robyn Lea' Sayre. There will only be enough time to complete one tote […]

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

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 […]

2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). A specialist from the American Bird Conservancy Hawai‘i Program will share […]

2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). Staff from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of […]

2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). A specialist from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources' […]

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 […]

Come and enjoy reading to a therapy dog at the library! This program in collaboration with volunteers from K9 TheraPets is designed to give keiki […]

Join us at the Kaneohe Library Pop-up at Windward Mall for a blackout poetry session. Blackout poetry is where you cross out words in a […]

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 […]

The Hawaii Writer’s Guild invites the community of North Kohala to its Poetry Contest Awards Cermony and Public Reading. The contest, sponsored by Hawaii Writers […]

Come in and watch 2012's The Lorax, starring Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, and Taylor Swift. Then take a look at the book and spot the […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 the Mānoa Public Library’s YA Librarian workshop on crocheting your own flower coaster for the summer break. You are welcome to bring your own […]

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 […]

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 […]

Summer Storytime is here!​ ​Join us this summer on Tuesday mornings for Children's Storytime at Lihue Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Best for […]

Enjoy a storytime at Lahaina District Court's Multipurpose Room filled with stories, songs, movement, and a take-home craft.  Suitable for ages 3 to 5.  Children […]

Come learn about EM Bokashi, an exciting new way to compost! By fermenting rice bran or wheat bran with EM･1, you will make EM Bokashi. […]

Join the discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Excerpt from Goodreads.com: Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would […]

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week. Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a […]

Capture a mermaid! Immerse in an underwater fantasy world and design a mermaid jar. Mermaids appear in folklore worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. These […]

Bring your family for a fun day of mixed media crafting using upcycled materials including old magaznes, paper, and fabric.  Create an art piece that […]

Learn to paint realistic portraits in watercolor from a local artist! Pick one of the provided photo portraits or bring your own, sketch it, then […]

Stories are numerous as the stars. Learn how to make a star, and we’ll provide a jar to put it in. Materials will be provided. […]

Join us in making perler bead crafts. This month's theme is Summer Fun! Perler beads are small, heat interactive beads that can be fused together […]

Join ʻĀina Momona, the kūpuna of Ke Ola Pono no Nā Kūpuna, Kaiāulu, Kanaeokana and Papahana Kuaola in celebrating the lā hanau of Kamehameha Nui. […]