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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 […]

Join us in the Edna Allyn Room for Children for lap-sit storytime! Bring your babies (0-23 months) and a blanket for stories, interactive rhymes, and songs in this 30-minute program. […]

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 […]

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

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

Join Auntie Stacy for stories and an activity for keiki and their caregivers. Suitable for keiki in preschool and beginning readers. Young children must be […]

Do you love animals? The Hawaiian Humane Society presents “Tails of Kindness”. This program includes three short skits and a read aloud story demonstrating empathy […]

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 […]

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are […]

Come on up to Makawao this summer break to get rockin’ and rollin’ with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band! In front of the […]

Feeling nervous about reading aloud? Practice your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog from Pet Partners, a national organization that has helped to […]

Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us each Tuesday at 10:00a for stories, simple crafts, and activities. Suitable for children ages […]

Learn how to make 5D diamond stickers.  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.  Best suited for those four years old and up.  Adults are […]

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 […]

Join us every Tuesday morning for stories, rhymes and songs.  Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied […]

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. […]

Fall Break is here! Stop by the Kailua Public Library to create a cute and easy pom-pom spider, an excellent pet for the spooky season. […]

Come and play Hanafuda with your fellow community members!  We have several hanafuda packs available during the program for those who wish to play, on […]

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

Zentangle is a type of abstract drawing that involves creating intricate patterns to help people relax and find inner peace. The word Zentangle comes from […]

ON HIATUS UNTIL JANUARY 2025. Would you like to hear a story in Japanese? Then come and join our presenter, Elorah, on Tuesday afternoons! Stories […]

If you’re a great LEGO builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you! Children will have the opportunity to get creative following […]

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 […]

October is German Heritage Month, and to celebrate, Wahiawa Library is holding four sessions that will explore Germany’s rich history of over 1,000 years in […]

Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make […]

October is fire safety month so Honolulu Fire Department and their FIRE TRUCK will be at Aiea library! Meet some community superheroes and learn what it’s […]

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 […]

******PROGRAM CANCELED**************** 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 […]

Join us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied […]

Weekly Wednesday Story Time is back at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 3-5 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies […]

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, […]

We invite keiki of all ages to dive into the spectacular world of Aloha Everything with this special author reading during Family Story Time at […]

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 and watch the feature film Inside Out 2. This film is rated PG. Families are welcome to bring their own blankets to sit […]

Join us each Wednesday at 1:30 for an after school movie! Ask at the circulation desk for movie information. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid […]

***************PROGRAM CANCELED************* Get together with family and friends and play some classic board games! All materials will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid […]

Come learn popular and classic line dances in a fun, judgment free zone with other local dance enthusiasts! Follow along with simple dance instructions for […]

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! We will be reading The Worry-Worry Whale and the […]

You are invited to join with fellow community members to listen, learn, and share stories about our community.  Each month a different community member(s) will […]

Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must be accompanied by a […]

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  We […]

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 […]

You’re invited!!  Your stuffy (Stuffed animal) is invited to stay overnight at the library! They will enjoy a whole weekend of activities and don’t worry, […]

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, and so much more! Best suited for ages 2 to 5 year olds Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service […]

Come join us as we celebrate Keaau Public & School Library's 50th Anniversary.  There will be make and take activities throughout the day.  We will […]

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 […]

Every other Friday September 13th through May 23rd, 2025 Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and […]

Story Time for approximately 2-5 yr-old small kids and their big folks! Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library. Anyone […]

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.  […]

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

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]

Meet the West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet and enjoy a live musical event featuring delightful works spanning the 18th to the 20th century, by composers including […]

Enjoy a Fall themed Storytime, Library Scavenger Hunt, Spooky Costume Contest and  Halloween crafts! Come dressed as your favorite book character or in your Halloween […]

On October 17, BTS's J-hope will be discharged from the Korean military (YAY!!!). To celebrate, we'll be having a bead bracelet making event, because during […]

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind of stitches by making a dishcloth. This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space […]

Location: Adult Reading Room Enjoy playing the challenging game of chess every day during library hours (except Saturdays and state holidays) at Kaimuki Public Library! […]

Discover the fun of Mah Jong in a social setting! Join us at Pearl City Public Library for an afternoon filled with enjoyment,  games, and […]