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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 Hoʻaka Mana in celebrating this year’s Summer Reading Program theme, Moʻolelo. Listen to stories from Tales of Molokai:  The Voice of Harriet Ne and […]

An elite supervillain tries to steal the moon from the sky using his vast weaponry and an army of minions, but his evil machinations are […]

Join us for a monthly book club. The fifth selection will be Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. “This New York Times bestselling novel tells an […]

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 […]

Celebrate International Fairy Day by creating a fairy garden in a jar! Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 are invited to build magical mini worlds […]

Got a little one ready to start preschool, but have no idea where to start? Then come into the library and talk to the experts! […]

Join us for ʻOhana Game Night! We will have games available for everyone to free play with. Some of the games we will feature are: […]

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 […]

Kohala historian Boyd Bond will share information and stories. In this event, he will talk about the history of agriculture in North Kohala. Anyone who […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Teens, 12- to 18-years-old, visit the library to de-stress and be happy with therapy dog, Gus Gus. Gus Gus will be at the library to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Enjoy libations in the library! Come talk books, or just talk story at Mocktails & Talk Tales, a (somewhat) social club for the bookish. 

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. If you're an adult looking to brush up on your computer skills, or […]

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 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 […]

Come join us for a fun morning of reading and a hands on activity. Learn how to make a pirate ship craft.  Supplies provided. 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 […]

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' […]

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

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 […]

Location: Meeting Room Join us to watch the Disney classic Hawaii movie Lilo & Stitch! The result of an illegal experiment in genetic mutation, Experiment […]

Keiki are invited to create and share their own fairy tale using Storytelling Dice!  Craft stories with heroes and villains, learn about the basics of […]

Make your very own book from scratch! All materials and instruction will be provided. Ages 14 and up. RSVP required, seating is limited. Call or […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spend the evening at Wahiawa Library and enjoy free movies with other people in the community! This month's blockbuster movie is The Marvels. The extremely […]

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! Registration is required to attend the event, so that […]

Do you need a gentle kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Or would you like feedback on your work-in-progress? If so, consider joining […]

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 […]

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 at Windward Mall Center Court for a nursery rhyme and folk song concert performed by Molly Whuppie! Molly sings songs and plays multiple […]

Join us and create colorful collages in the style of Henri Matisse (suggested ages: 8-12).  Limited to 12 participants.  Sign up in the library or […]

Join the Holoholo Bookmobile and Family Hui Hawaii for some family fun time! Let's Talk, Laugh, and Play! 10:00—Story Time 10:30—Crafts w/ Family Hui Hawaii […]

Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]

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 storytime all about fish! We’ll read stories about fish, sing songs about fish, and make an undersea-themed craft to take home. […]

Have you ever wondered how to “show, not tell” in your writing? Do you want to write a scene that comes to life on the […]

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

Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, The Marvels.  Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree.  […]

Come and join us for Game & Puzzle night! Bring your own board game or choose from a variety of games and puzzles at the […]

Celebrate Pride month with a pajama party of stories, songs, movement and rhymes! Storytime improves language and early literacy skills in a fun and engaging […]

Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!! No hard hats needed.  Just put on your creativity cap and use your […]

Don't let low vision, hands that don't work the way you want them to work, or dyslexia prevent you from reading! Learn about a special program […]

Babies 0-23 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for lap-sit storytimes designed just for our littlest library users!  Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit […]

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 […]

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 the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Come and play music with librarian, Aunty Ku'ulei.  We'll sing a few songs together on the 'ukulele in a […]

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 […]

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

Front of Makawao Library Every Friday 1:30-3:30 PM, except holidays Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, […]

Create your own minion at the Ewa Beach Public and School Library.  Materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Anyone who requires […]

This workshop teaches S.T.E.A.M. in an exciting and fun way by combining fun magic tricks with comedy and student participation.  Students build creativity, boosting self-confidence […]

Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library's monkeypod tree, weather […]

Stop by Makawao Public Library to enjoy drop-in keiki crafts as part of the 56th Annual Makawao Parade festivities!   Children must be accompanied by […]

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.  […]

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 […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Keiki and their caregivers are invited to a special story time featuring our local Community Police Officers. Join us […]

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' […]

From Saruman to One-Punch Man, nerds love a lot of things, but the thing they love most is correcting people. Teens are invited to test […]

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 […]

From the image of snow falling, to the excitement of samurai shooting arrows, taiko has the ability to express a myriad of images and stories. […]

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 […]

Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a registered therapy dog! The Hawaiʻi State Library will have a dog from K9 Therapets on June […]

Sharleen Nakamoto-Levine, Ph.D., will share her research on the Ewa Poi Diet Study, which helped children living on Ewa Plantation thrive and become healthier.  Dr. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us this summer in making glow slime! You’ll be using glue, baking soda and contact solution.  We will host (3) slime sessions. Best suited […]