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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. […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to get online Use the address bar Navigate […]

Have you always wanted to learn to play Mahjong?  Join a group of beginners-we will explain how to play Mahjong, Chinese style. We will meet […]

This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]

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

Get ready for college with FREE college planning events presented by Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education and GEAR UP Hawai‘i at Mililani Public Library.  The […]

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 […]

Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music. Attendees will learn about […]

Beginning on February 5th, free tax prep services will be provided by certified AARP volunteers. This service is on a walk in, first come first […]

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 […]

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 […]

Need to get some wiggles and loud voices out? We’ll have a dance-break for Music and Movement at 10:00—10:15 in the meeting room. Don’t need […]

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 […]

Smart Money Hawaii is excited to partner with Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library! This an educational event to learn how to prepare to buy or refinance a home. […]

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 […]

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 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 for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

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 […]

The WorkHawaiʻi Division, Department of Community Services, City & County of Honolulu will be offering free Satellite Services at the Waimānalo Public and School Library […]

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 […]

Do you love dogs? Sign up to read to a dog.  All therapy dogs participating in this program are specially trained and can help patrons […]

Just in time for the holidays (Valentine's Day and Mother's Day) join Hope Ventura for a afternoon of paper crafting.  We have lots of fun […]

Join us to celebrate Valentine’s Day and learn how to make 5D Diamond Valentine’s keychains!  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.  Best suited for […]

The Kapolei Book Club will discuss Wave Woman: The Life and Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer by Vicky Heldreich Durand. Please RSVP in advance to Adult […]

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 […]

Bring your kids into Pearl City Library every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 to play and challenge their minds! Various puzzles and problem-solving toys are […]

Beginning on February 6th, free tax prep services will be provided by certified AARP volunteers. This service is on a walk in, first come first […]

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 […]

Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and so much more! Storytime lasts around 30 minutes with a fun […]

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

Are you or a loved one struggling to keep up with changes in computer usage and software? Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for a 4 […]

Calling all tweens and teens! You are invited to challenge the YA librarian on Video Games Day! Bring a friend or a family member to […]

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 […]

Beginning on February 7th, free tax prep services will be provided by certified AARP volunteers. This service is on a walk in, first come first […]

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. […]

Come and make slime out of some simple household ingredients. To celebrate Valentine's Day, we will have red dye, glitter, and heart shaped confetti and […]

Get ready for Valentine's with a heart wreath. Materials will be supplied. Limit one wreath per person while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 and […]

Join us for children’s Chinese language storytime at the Liliha Public Library. This storytime will primarily be in Mandarin. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, […]

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.  […]

We will make various Valentine's cards (or any occasion you wish). Let your imagination run wild as you design cards for family and friends. Instructions […]

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, […]

Come to the library to design your own button and show the world a little bit of your personal flare. All supplies provided by the […]

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 […]

Do you want to learn to play Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know where to start? Join us for a session with the Aloha Adventurers’ […]

Mezzo-soprano Sarah Lambert Connelly and Pianist Sadee Xu will share a variety of opera, classical, musical theatre, and popular styles of of music celebrating loves […]

We will be hand sewing a small felt figure suitable for hanging. All materials and tools will be supplied. To reserve a seat, call 586-3520, […]

Join us for Library Time with Ms. Pukahi. Listen to a story, book talks, learn something new, and a hands on activity. Ms. Pukahi is […]

We are living in uncertain and unprecedented times.  Come to a place of renewal, refreshment, and rest as you trade your feelings of anxiety and […]

Tweens and teens are invited to explore the basics of paper circuits in this STEAM program. Create your own light up greeting card for Valentine’s […]

The local version of the “Gingerbread Man” follows a magical Musubi on the adventure of a lifetime. Specifically developed for a younger audience, the 30-minute […]

"Bridge is the most diverting and intelligent card game that the wit of man has so far devised." -- W. Somerset Maugham  Doreen and Grant […]

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for […]

Join us for a presentation by Hanafuda Hawaiʻi's founder, Helen Nakano and her Sensei’s who will tell us the story of Hanafuda Pilina.  These cards […]

Just in time for Valentine’s Day!  Make a bouquet of flowers with chenille pipe cleaners for a loved one.  Participants will learn to make daisy […]