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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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a LEGO challenge! We provide the LEGOs ... and a challenge. No need to register, just show up! Children under the age […]

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

Come and take in a showing of the 1971 classes, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Program is suitable for […]

Strategy! Mental exercise! Chess Club! Join us and learn to play or brush up on your skills. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome to […]

Help us kick off our first in the series with Book Art. We'll be upcycling paperbacks and will have all the supplies you need, just […]

Come enjoy games or puzzles at the library! A small selection of games or puzzles of different varieties and difficulties will be on hand. With […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Come join Family Hui Hawaii as we tell interactive stories perfect for your young ones! We will be using scarves, songs, puppets, and more to […]

Make your own story in a comic book format. Materials will be provided. One book per person while supplies last. Recommended for teens and up. […]

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 […]

Please join us as we learn more about the mo'olelo of Ko'olauloa from Dr. Tēvita Ka'ili and 'Ulise Funaki, scholars and passionate community advocates. Dr. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

The Wailuku Library is proud to host a keiki moʻolelo storytime and hula session with Kumu Kehaunani Kaʻauwai & Kumu Wilmont Kahaialiʻi. To celebrate, share, […]

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, Trolls Band Together.  As Poppy grows closer to her now boyfriend Branch, she discovers his […]

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 […]

Show off your LEGO building skills during this free-play period.  This independent play program is suitable for ages 5 years old and up.  Children must […]

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 […]

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 […]

First Wednesday of the Month,  Makawao Library –  5:30 PM In the winter months when it is dark, this program will be held indoors in […]

Create your own friendship bracelets to keep or give away. This program is suitable for ages 4 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of Waimanalo […]

The Kapolei Book Club will discuss The Ballad of Perilous Graves by Alex Jennings. Please RSVP in advance to Adult Nonfiction reference. Anyone who requires […]

Are you looking for work but don't know where to start in your search? Do you need help writing a resume that will help you […]

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 […]

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

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, […]

Please join us Saturday mornings in July for friendly games of chess! Seven boards will be available on a first come, first serve basis. All […]

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! Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lap-sit for babies 2 years old and under. […]

Come to Wahiawa Public Library for Saturday morning Lego Club and see where creativity can take you! Participants will complete an open Lego building challenge, […]

On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class  on a […]

Teens, ages 12-19, are invited to learn how to crochet a kawaii, beginner-friendly, cat coaster! Space and materials are limited and registration is required. You […]

Love animals? The Hawaiian Humane Society presents “Tails of Kindness”, which includes three short skits, and a read aloud demonstrating empathy and responsible pet ownership. […]

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 […]

Imagine It...Build It with Legos. The library provides Lego enthusiasts with Legos for building and imaginative play for one hour. At the end of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Want to stretch your storytelling skills with Dungeons and Dragons? Join the Aloha Adventurers Guild as they guide you through the foundations of this legendary […]

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 […]

There’s a Financial Literacy Campaign in our Community, committed to educate & empower 30 million families by 2030. World System Builder believes Financial Literacy is […]

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 […]

Enjoy the melodious sounds of a fascinating instrument, the harmonica or "mouth organ", during this entertaining and informative program. Danilo Marrone will treat your ears, […]

Ohe Kapala is traditionally carved out of bamboo for kapa and clothing.  We will be using carved out rubber stamps to decorate journals and bookmarks. […]