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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 […]

NOTE: Laupahoehoe Library's phones have been intermittently unavailable due to issues with the line. Please call one of the other Library Branches for assistance. Join us […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Arts and crafts for children ages preschool and up. A variety of make-and-take paper crafts will be available for children to work on at the […]

Join us for our weekly movie matinee for kids of all ages! We show a different movie every Tuesday afternoon, complete with free popcorn. All […]

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play.  All ages welcome!  Build a Lego masterpiece!  Meet other Lego artists as you create. Anyone who […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! How well do you know Hawaiʻi? Trivia fans of all ages are welcome to team up and test their […]

Please join us for a very special interactive storytelling session with Hiʻilani of Project Koa Yoga and Anuhea of Hear Hawaiʻi. This session combines Native […]

Come build with us! Use LEGO, gears, and more to build anything you can imagine! Intended for ages 5 and up. All children must be […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Please join us for a special story time filled with fun, magic and movement features, “The Fairy Grandmother,” Susie Roth. This program is best suited […]

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lapsit for babies 2 years old and under. Bring your babies and a comfortable […]

Come join us here at Mountain View Public & School Library for arts & crafts this summer.  Each week we have a different craft that […]

Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, Strange World.  The Clades are a legendary family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple […]

Uncle Wayne and his Howling Dog Band is here to rock the house. Always enjoyable and energetic, Uncle Wayne and his band of 3 get […]

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 […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate Summer Reading! Our theme is E Heluhelu Kākou; Moʻolelo, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the rich and varied stories that shape our […]

Meet us in front of the Makawao Library this summer for self-paced, no pressure art time! Wednesdays June 19th, June 26th, July 10th, and July […]

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 as we make and decorate origami bookmarks (suggested ages: 8-12).  Limited to 12 participants. Sign up in the library or call the branch […]

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, […]

While storytime is on pause, please join us for a drop-in playgroup for children ages 0-5 years! It's storytime but without the stories--just time to […]

Join us for a "sun-tastic" activity this summer by making your very own slime in your favorite color to take home! If you'd like, add […]

Join us for a storytelling workshop for young writers Thursday, June 20th, 4:00-5:30 PM at Liliha Public Library! What superpower do you wish you had? […]

Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, The Super Mario Brothers.  "A Brooklyn plumber named Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with […]

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

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 […]

(following Year of the Forest Birds presentation @5:30 p.m.) Presented by Jazlee Crowley, PhD Graduate Student, Oregon State University Department of Integrative Biology Learn about 3 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a magical journey into the world of "The Last Sakura: Tales of the Yuta" written by Ashley Nakanishi and beautifully illustrated by […]

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

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 […]

Puppets are a great way to interact with others and to tell stories, developing language and motor skills. Create a paper bag puppet which may […]

Storyteller Joe Miller will offer a bouquet of myths and stories to pique your imaginations. Stories from all over the world will be told with […]

Want something to remind you about this year’s summer? Join the Mānoa Public Library’s YA Librarian for an air dry clay workshop. Come and design […]

Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band will share their musical interpretations of picture books and the stories they’ve found within classic and original children’s […]

The Pueo or Hawaiian Short-eared owl calls Hawaii its home. This summer, you can make your own special Pueo with a craft using simple supplies. […]

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 […]

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting a paint by numbers canvas! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or […]

Inspired by the rich culture and history of the Moanalua ahupua’ (land division), local artist/author Patrick Ching painted Moanalua Memories (acrylic on canvas, 1999) displayed […]

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 […]

During this summer, where we’re asked to explore myths and legends, come join the Aloha Adventure Guild, a group of dedicated Game Masters, as they […]

Join us for a presentation by Helen Nakano, founder of Hanafuda Hawaiʻi and her Sensei's on Understanding Hawaiian Culture through Hanafuda followed by hands-on small […]