Hawaiʻi State
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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 […]

Class is full. Ages 12 and up. Learn basic needle felting techniques to create an easy penguin ornament to gift or keep for yourself. No […]

Join us to learn the basics of the art of embroidery! We will focus on learning the tools and techniques to get started on a […]

Use crochet to make a washing scrubbie with special guest Susan. Materials will be provided. Workshop will be limited to 15 persons. Please call the […]

Come and make ti leaf wreaths with us! We will provide the leaves and the wreath forms. If you'd like to add flowers, please bring […]

Get ready for the holidays and visit our free holiday photobooth.  Take photos with your phone or get your photos taken with a camera by […]

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 […]

Join us in crafting beautiful handmade cards that can be customized for any special occasion. Supplies will be provided. For ages 16 and up. Sponsored […]

Join local author RoyalKye for a reading of his newly released book, The Miracle Man, and get to meet with and talk to him after […]

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 […]

Holiday cheer is here! Join us for a free screening of The Polar Express (G, 100 minutes). An ornament crafting station and holiday refreshments will […]

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 […]

Need some puppy love? Therapy dogs visit Salt Lake the first Wednesday of every month, yearning for a story and ready to promote reading & […]

Join us for hot cocoa on the patio every Wednesday evening in December! Inside, complete a holiday craft. If you are able, please bring your […]

A clothing giveaway for individuals and families in need.  This two-day event offers free new or gently used clothing items for pick up at the […]

Join the Holoholo Bookmobile at Napili Park!  Enjoy an interactive storytime at 2:00 and visit the Holoholo Bookmobile to register for a library card, borrow […]

Teens are welcome to help paint and assemble coffee filter flowers. Participants may keep some and the rest will be donated to our veterans at […]

Need gift tags for the holiday season? Come and learn how to make simple tags from recycled greeting cards. Materials provided, while supplies last. No […]

Are you ready for the holiday season? Want to get a start on decorating? Come over and make your own seasonal ornament out of air […]

Join us to learn about Oahu's coral, what caused them stress and bleaching through a fun art activity. Presentation and activity will be done by […]

Join Kauai Author Dawn Fraser Kawahara in the Lihue Library Conference Room on the first Thursday of every month from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm […]

Are you worried about the arrival of Little Fire Ants in Honokaʻa? Come arm yourself against these unpleasant intruders with information from the best source […]

Join us for a wonderful and soothing evening of melodic tunes chimed by Mele Mai Paki Lima Community Handbell Ensemble. Original, classical, Disney, and Hawaiian […]

A clothing giveaway for individuals and families in need.  This two-day event offers free new or gently used clothing items for pick up at the […]

Join us for another Aloha Friday celebration as we host a holiday cookie exchange. Check out a cookbook from the library (print or ebook) Make […]

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 […]

UHM's TYA (theatre for young audiences) program will be performing at Liliha Public Library! They will be showcasing a range of original comic sketches, dazzling dance numbers, […]

Hand made ornaments bring a touch of warmth to our holidays. Our library tree is a little bare and we would love your help to […]

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 at the library on December 7th, 14th, and 21st for an introduction to the basics of electrical engineering!

Add a little something Sweet when gifting this holiday season. Create a vintage-style gift bag to pair with a candy gift tag to share joy […]

Attend a free one-hour session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and send […]

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! […]

Join us as we create our own parol, pɑːˈroʊl, an icon of Filipino Christmas time.  Parol which translates to lantern, is usually made in the […]

Join us this winter while we celebrate National Cookie Day by decorating sugar cookies for Christmas!  Space is limited. We will have 2 time slots: […]