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Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Start by rolling a thin slice of paper to create wearable art for yourself or a friend.  Our very own Michele will lead you in […]

See the movie that started it all - Star Wars. Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort […]

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 monthly book club. The sixth selection will be Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli. "NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE […]

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 Elvrine Chow, the award-winning lei-maker and owner of Heavenly Hakus, as she demonstrates the art of wili-style lei-making.  She will create a rainbow-colored fresh […]

Join us at the Kaneohe Library Pop-up at Windward Mall! Come express your creativity through collage journaling! Use scraps of paper, stickers and other materials […]

Come and learn how to make mandala rocks, which are used in art therapy for relaxation and meditation. We supply the rocks, tools, and paint, […]

Learn the crochet technique to make this beautiful lei with special guest Susan. Materials will be provided. Workshop will be limited to 15 persons. Please […]

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 […]

Attend a special jewelry making class for adults! Jewelry artist, Sid Nakamoto, will lead participants in the making of a simple and beautiful wire wrapped […]

Join us for a special themed storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and an outdoor activity. Materials will be provided. Program […]

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 […]

Thinking of crocheting a bag, cardigan or blanket? Join the Mānoa Public Library’s YA Librarian for a crochet workshop on learning the mesh pattern. Workshop […]

Garden Island Arts Council will provide a drop-in art station featuring pigments made from the `Āina.   Using simples shapes, variation of line, patterning, composition and […]

Join the UH-SNAP education team to learn about the full range of SNAP benefits available to you. Each family attending will learn how to make […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fun art Exploration! Bring your imagination and try new art styles every session. Best for keiki ages 5 - 10, young children should be accompanied […]

Join us for another family fun day creating your own story cubes using premade templates, stickers, or design your own images on cardstock.  Try making […]

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

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 […]

We apologize, but Chess Club is cancelled beginning today and the program is suspended indefinitely. Want to learn how to play chess with other enthusiasts? […]

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 […]

Join us for a special Hawaiian leaf printing class led by Rachel Soares of Punalu'u. Kaipo makes her own stampers and lauhala accessories. Kaipo will […]

Come try our spooky library escape room! Can you help us free our trapped Ghost Patron? Intended for ages 8+ due to the difficulty level […]

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 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 […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and […]

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 […]

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, Mary and the Witch's Flower.  A strange flower grants a young girl magical powers, which […]

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 […]

2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). A specialist from The Nature Conservancy on Maui will share information […]

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 […]

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 […]

Good guys, bad guys - perhaps a song or two!  Join us for a movie on Wednesday afternoon in July. July 10, 2024: Wonka (PG […]

Spend the evening at Wahiawa Library and enjoy free movies with other people in the community! This month's classic movie is 42, The Jackie Robinson […]

The children of the Evanoff family of Kauai perform classics new and old in the Children’s area of the Lihue Library.  Enjoy music from Bach […]

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! We will be reading Tala Learns to Siva and […]

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 […]

Do you need a kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Have you gotten "stuck" in the middle of writing your memoirs? Or […]

Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge with Elephant & Piggie—the beloved storybook duo created by Mo Willems. Join Aunty Terry and Aunty Nina for stories, games, […]

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

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 […]

The Preschool Storytime will be held in the Windward Mall's Center Court. Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Please bring blankets, mats or something […]

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' […]

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, […]

Storytime is returning to the Aina Haina Library starting this July! Join us for books, songs, and a craft suitable for children ages 2 through […]

Families with young children (0-5 years) are welcome to play, read, and sing at the library! For the first half hour, children are welcome to […]

Join us for a storytime all about pirates! We’ll read stories about pirates, sing songs about pirates, and make a pirate ship craft to take […]

Listen and move to live children's music brought to you by Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc.  This 30-minute program is great for the entire family.  […]

Join us for hands-on fun as we create a marble run using recycled materials (suggested ages 8-12).  Limited to 15 participants.  Sign up in the […]

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

Fun art Exploration! Bring your imagination and try new art styles every session. Best for keiki ages 5 - 10, young children should be accompanied […]

Upcycle it! Create a one-of-a-kind wreath with discarded books. Decorate and add embellishments to enhance your wreath. All supplies provided. Program for tweens & teens […]

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 […]

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 […]

Doodle, splash, play, glue with color and paper as we make tags and bookmarks to celebrate World Watercolor Month together! This is an easy no-skill […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Drop in for fun and easy craft activities suitable for any age. Supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē […]

Join Wahiawa community members for our monthly book club where you can share and discuss what you're reading. This program usually meets the last Thursday […]

Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, Migration.  The Mallard family embarks on a journey to the south for the winter to […]

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

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 […]

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! Beginners are welcome to sign up for a lesson […]

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

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 […]

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 balloon lightsaber to battle the forces of evil. Materials will be provided. Limit one lightsaber per person. Recommended for ages 3 and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Are you an aspiring writer who wants to meet and make friends with other writers in the community? Are you seeking inspiration, encouragement, advice or […]

Celebrate the end of summer by spending time with us at Camp Halfblood for our Percy Jackson party! You’ll get a chance to play games, […]

Join us for a swimmingly good time at our screening of Finding Nemo. Bring a small snack and water to enjoy during the movie. Screening […]

Come to Aiea Library on Saturday July 27 and celebrate our 10th anniversary and all things K-pop! We will have several crafts you can make […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Drop in for fun and easy craft activities suitable for any age. Supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē […]

Come talk about reading, writing, and publishing with local Young Adult author Kelly Murashige at the library where she first fell in love with books. […]

Join us for a special story time with Emily Peavy from Gemini Observatory, NSF NoirLab.  Emily is an astronomy educator and senior education and engagement […]

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 […]

May the odds be ever in your favor... Join us for a fashion show featuring the first few Districts of Panem and their specialties. Join […]

Join us for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours, all skill levels are welcome and patient […]

2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). A specialist from The Nature Conservancy on Maui will share information […]

Use our withdrawn library books and scrapbooking materials such as washi tape and stickers to make your own collage! You can also bring your own […]

Feel the power of traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming by Kenny Endo and Taiko Center of the Pacific in the Library Atrium. Sponsored by the […]

We apologize for the inconvenience, but today's event is cancelled. Stretching and core strength is important in helping to prevent injuries for people as we […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]