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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 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 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 […]