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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 a special, Halloween-themed, lap-sit storytime! Bring your dressed-up baby (0-23 months) and a blanket for […]

Attend a free one-hour session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn: How to recognize online scams Smart online practices How to […]

Join us for a monthly book club. The next selection will be The Farm by Joanne Ramos. Nestled in New York's Hudson Valley is a luxury […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come and join us for a night of fun, costumes, candy, face painting, and games! Bring a bag and your sense of fun. We're looking […]

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of serving the community! The 90-minute event will feature a musical performance by Chamber Music Hawaii's Spring Wind […]

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: […]

Spirits of Old Hawaiʻi Pre-contact Hawaiʻi was a magical place indeed! There were gods and demi-gods always around us, and the spirit members of the […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

CLASS FULL Attend a free one-hour session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn: How to recognize online scams Smart online practices […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for our new storytime series! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet. We will read books and do crafts […]

Can’t Hear on the Phone? Outreach, Education & Installation (OEI) of CapTel Captioned Telephones can provide a CapTel Captioned Telephone at no cost to the […]

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]

Enjoy a storytime filled with stories, songs, movement, and an art project with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center followed by conversations about self-care for parents, […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are bringing out our extra craft supplies from past storytimes and other programs in the library.  Stop by and make something new from our […]

Express your creativity with a mini canvas painting. Miniatures take less time, paint, and canvas but no less painting skill. Despite its size, a small […]

Would you like to hear a story in Japanese? Then come and join our presenter, Elorah, on Tuesday afternoons! Stories will be for keiki age […]

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 […]

You're invited to a Halloween Party featuring activities for all ages: For Teens: Hallow-teen movie & craft at 4:00 PM For Adults: Macabre Mocktails at […]

Get ready to unleash your inner monster and dance the night away! Join us for an unforgettable Halloween jamboree at the library, where witches, ghouls, […]

Have a "SPOOKTACULAR" Halloween! Join us for fun Halloween crafts and carnival style games where keiki 12 years old and younger can test their skills […]

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their de-ceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, […]

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 an Informative Medicare Open Enrollment Forum! Have questions about your 2025 Medicare options? Join us for an educational forum hosted by AARP […]

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 […]

Come join us for a fun morning of reading and a hands on activity. Learn how to make a bat clothespin clip in just a […]

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 […]

Enjoy not-too-scary stories and be part of a fun trick-or-treat parade inside the library.  Please remember to wear your non-scary costume.  Just right for children […]

Please join us for some fun stories and songs in the 1st floor auditorium every other Wednesday. Recommended for children 18 months to 3 years […]

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 […]

Do you have an infant or child up to 5 years old? Please join us for a series of 4 highly interactive family engagement workshops, […]

Please join us for weekly preschool programming on Wednesday mornings at 10am to 11:30am. Storytime - preschool age-appropriate stories read aloud, interactive songs or games […]

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun […]

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 […]

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 […]

Taught by Alan Akaka (Hawaiian Steel Guitarist, in charge of Hawaiian music school Ke Kula Mele), and working with Hawaiian Institute for Music Enrichment and […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with the Campbell High School Chess Club to bring you Chess Play at the library. […]

This weekly after school program is for elementary and middle school-aged children (ages 5-12/grades K-6). This drop-in program offers activities that support playing and making […]

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

It is National Bat Week! We have a Native Hawaiian species to celebrate and learn all about. Join Jeff from the Division of Forestry and […]

Join us for a presentation and talk story with Master Gardener Ed Fenzl of Living Light Landscaping. This presentation will focus on Local weed identification […]

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 for a spooky magic show, then parade around the library to show off your costume and trick-or-treat among the stacks. Please bring a […]

In collaboration with Family Hui Hawaii: Featuring songs, stories, and rhyme by Aunty Taryn from 9:30-10AM only. Plus music, crafts, outdoor activities, lead testing by […]

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 […]

Welcome to Keiki Storytime on Thursdays at Kahului Library! Please join us for stories, rhymes and activities! Best suited for children 3 – 5 years […]

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 […]

Join Aunty Beth at Storytime! We read books, sing songs, and make a craft suitable for children 2-5. Children need to be accompanied by an […]

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 costume party storytime! We'll read stories about costumes, sing songs, and make a craft. Come in costume for a special goodie […]

Visit Wailuku Public Library and ask for your FREE book, thanks to a generous grant from Maui Friends of the Library.  Books will be provided […]

Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, Captain Underpants, the first epic movie.  Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, hypnotize […]

Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the library! This Halloween, we invite all ghouls and goblins to our afterschool Halloween event filled with […]

Get into the mood for trick-or-treating & ghostly-greetings! Join us for a Halloween/Day of the Dead themed double feature: 2:00 Disney Pixar’s Coco (2017) 4:00 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. You are invited to join me and my buddies to a lively story time of books, music and […]

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 […]

Come and play music with librarian, Miss Ku'ulei.  We'll sing a few songs on the 'ukulele in a casual session.  Song sheets are provided.  You're […]

Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a chance to play! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective […]

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian and the royals of Kona Princess Parties for stories, crafts, and tea. Royal attire is highly encouraged! This program is […]

Come to Wahiawa Public Library for Saturday morning Lego Club and see where creativity can take you! Led by the librarians and community volunteers, participants […]

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 […]

Join us in our Game Room to play/learn various board games, card games, and puzzles. From Chess to Exploding Kittens and 500 piece puzzles we've […]

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 […]

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 […]

Attend a free one-hour session on computer basics. Participants will learn: Parts of the computer Key computer terms Types of software Safe computer use Registration […]

Join us for an afternoon of uplifting chamber music for strings. Featuring Hawaii Youth Symphony's YSI string quartet alongside their mentors, members of the Galliard String […]

Fall Storytime: Sundays @ 10:30am (except on federal and state holidays) Join us for storytelling, dancing, and a small craft.  Appropriate for ages 3+ We […]

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! […]

Want to get better at reading?  Are you an animal lover?  Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog […]

Learn how to make cute and fun keychains with shrink plastic. Participants can draw their own designs or color in templates. For ages 6+, adult […]