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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 […]

A representative from the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i will be here at the library on Mondays from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM to help […]

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 fellow crafters to create a simple ornament for the   holidays.  No sewing skills needed. Limited space, please call 808-697-7868 to reserve you spot at […]

Calling all upper elementary and middle school LEGO builders and burgeoning engineers! Join us at the library for Lihue LEGO Club, where exciting building challenges […]

Come and build things with us using Craft Sticks (popsicle sticks, but fancier and not covered in popsicle). Bring your imagination! Program is suitable for […]

Ever wanted to try this fun, portable, and practical craft? Or maybe you already know how, but need help learning to read patterns? Come join […]

Game Night –Ages 14+  Are you board (bored) at home and want to digitally disconnect yourself or want to connect with fellow boardgamers?  If so […]

Come celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday season with Karol's Karolers. This concert will include beloved Christmas classics as well as many lesser-known […]

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. […]

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! […]

Storytime at Manoa is cancelled today.  

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 […]

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 […]

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

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 to Waikīkī-Kapahulu  Public Library every Tuesday at 2:00pm and learn how to play chess! From the very basics to strategy instruction, all levels of […]

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week. Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a […]

Join fellow crafters to create a simple ornament for the   holidays.  No sewing skills needed. Limited space, please call 808-697-7868 to reserve you spot at […]

Join us in making Perler bead crafts. Each month, we'll explore a new theme and pattern, allowing you to create your unique work of art […]

Coordinated by Mercy Ritte of ʻĀina Momona, the E Hoʻomanaʻo program series remembers and celebrates the lives of aliʻi and other historical Hawaiian figures. Join […]

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 […]

Kani ka pila for Kalikimaka! Bring the whole family to celebrate the holidays with live music performed by the Kona Ukulele Players Association! Anyone who […]

Tina is a certified Therapy Dog with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, delighting in the company of people of all ages, with a special fondness […]

Who’s ready for winter festivities? Enjoy an evening of cookies, carols, games, and letters to Santa. Hooray for holiday cheer! All ages welcome. Anyone who […]

Bring your cameras and join us for free picture-taking with Santa and his Elf!  Tickets for picture-taking will be distributed at 5:00pm. Picture-taking will start at […]

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 […]

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 […]

Weekly Wednesday Story Time at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 2-4 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies supported by the […]

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 […]

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness. This program is suitable […]

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 […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

Join visiting teaching artists from Hui No'eau Visual Art Center on Maui, for a fun & unique arts experience. Join us this Holiday season for […]

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

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 […]

Join us in making a Christmas paper plate hand craft! All supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 4+. Limit to 20 participants, first come […]

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 […]

Join us to celebrate Christmas and learn how to make 5D Diamond Christmas stickers!  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.  Best suited for those […]

Do you enjoy reading, trivia, and teamwork? Join the Page Masters, a competitive book club for youth in the 4th through 7th grades. Team meetings […]

Teens!  Warm up at our Hot Cocoa Bar and create your favorite Hot Cocoa with all the toppings! Don't miss your chance to pick your […]

In person or via Zoom! Join us in reading and discussing the following titles on the third Wednesday of each month: January 17:  Before We […]

Keiki (young children) will use all of their senses when they explore Hawai‘i’s forests and meet Hawai‘i’s native forest birds. Explore the forest through smells, […]

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

Join us for an evening of crafting, snacking, and fun.  Make a diamond ornament while enjoying some holiday refreshments.  Tools, materials, and snacks provided by […]

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 […]

Join Hawaii Film Critics Society founder and UHMC film lecturer Barry Wurst II for a lively presentation and discussion of all things Dracula. Why in […]

Please join us for an online Zoom discussion of: The Invisible Life of  Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab In the 1700s, Addie LaRue makes […]

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 […]

This month join us on December 19 to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy the […]

Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]

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

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

'Tis the season for some wrapping! Do you have some gifts that need to be wrapped for the winter holidays? Come over to the Mānoa […]

Aiea Library's regular Movie Nights continue with a special holiday presentation of Muppet Christmas Carol!  Here is a description of the movie from Movie Licensing […]

By popular request, Daniel Tremblay and Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library present: Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar Lessons! Having created a name for himself in the last couple months […]

New day & time! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share […]

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

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 […]

Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a chance to play! Tables are open for players with 6+ months experience playing. […]

Need a last-minute gift for the holidays? Just want something to do for a while over winter break? Join us for a craft! Come in […]

Come enjoy the holiday season at the Makawao Library. Santa will be available for photos from 12 PM - 3 PM and we will have […]

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 […]

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

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 […]

Do you want to build a snowman? Keiki ages 6 through 10 are invited to participate in a fun, snowy science experiment. Mess-friendly clothing is […]

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 […]

Meet us in front of the Makawao Library for self-paced, no pressure art time! All ages welcome, no skills required, all supplies provided (while they […]

Enjoy the sounds of old Hawai’i with this hands-on experience most Saturdays* beginning at 10:00am. Danny K Kila, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar player & teacher, […]

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 […]

Welcome to teen book club! We meet once a month to discuss books chosen by our members (you!) This month, we're discussing Hidden Figures by […]

Do you love dogs? Therapy dogs visit Salt Lake-Moanalua every 1st Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of the month.  All dogs participating in this program are specially […]

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

Enjoy a free concert with a 40-voice ensemble choir. Featuring new and traditional carols to celebrate the holiday season. All ages welcome. Anyone who requires […]

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

Be our Guest for a Festive Storytime and Snacks. Wandering Reader, Sandra Taga brings books to life with her character voices. Fun for the whole […]

Enjoy a movie at the library! Join us every third Saturday for box office hits on the big screen with big sound. We'll prove the […]

Aiea Library's regular Movie Nights and Saturday encores continue with a special holiday presentation of Muppet Christmas Carol!  Here is a description of the movie […]

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through an enchanting 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use […]

Attend a free one hour class on online safety and security. Staying safe online and avoiding scams is important for anyone- young or old! Learn […]

Come celebrate the holidays with a joyous, Christmas Kids Sing-Along featuring the fabulous local group, Sing For Your Life. Including all-time holiday favorites such as […]

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 to create cards with pressed flowers. Registration is required so please contact the library. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]

Location: Adult Reading Room Come celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday season with Karol’s Karolers at this concert which includes beloved Christmas classics […]