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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. […]

Parents, come enjoy the tried and true benefits of Joseph Pilates's exercises, dance, or gentle yoga, while kids play, or participate!  Bring a mat and […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and […]

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 web […]

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 […]

Join us to make cute, colorful coil pots out of oven bake clay! This is a great first project, easy for beginners. We have lots […]

Not a fan of Valentine's Day? We get it. Come and make a card that shows how you feel during our Anti-Valentine's Day Card Night. […]

Join us on Monday evening for a casual and relaxing poetry group. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own poetry or some of their favorites […]

Attend a special jewelry making class for adults! Jewelry artist, Sid Nakamoto, will lead participants in the making of a simple and beautiful wire wrapped […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

This program has been canceled due to upcoming roadwork. Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us each Tuesday at 10:00a for […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn: How to recognize online scams Smart online practices How […]

"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 us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. There will be a free new book […]

Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center and conversations about self-care for […]

Join the discussion of The Huntress by Kate Quinn. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"Bold and fearless, Nina Markova always dreamed of flying. When the Nazis attack the […]

Pearl City Crafters invite you to join their Make-n-Take craft. You will make Chunky Junky Journals.  Over 30 fun pages filled w/stamps, stickers, pockets, tuck […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn: How to Get Online Navigate Web Browsers Use the Address Bar Web Navigation […]

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 2nd Tuesday […]

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 as […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a Wellness Workshop from Rita Madden MPH, RDN as she explains how to enjoy your favorites while caring for your health. Participants […]

Words have the power to set our minds and hearts free. Channel your inner poet in this beginner workshop led by one of the greatest […]

If you are new to computers, are a little unsure/uncomfortable, or just need a quick refresher, please join us for a series of digital skills […]

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 […]

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 […]

Children's Storytime is canceled today.  We apologize for the inconvenience. Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 […]

Join us for Tai Chi – a form of martial arts and low impact exercise for Older Adults 50+. Medical clearance by a physician is […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Children's Storytime is canceled today.  We apologize for the inconvenience. Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 […]

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 […]

Learn the basics of using the internet and safe browsing with our friends at Mapunawai. No device? No problem! Lihue library will provide Chromebook laptops […]

Children are invited to stop in and make a fun  craft.  This craft will be suitable for children ages 5 and up. This program is […]

Front of Makawao Library Every Wednesday 1:30-4:30 PM, except holidays Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, […]

Create a "beary" cute bear magnet for yourself or a special Valentine.  Various colors are available while supplies last. This program is appropriate for children […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come in to see a free rated-R movie. Participants must be 18 yrs. and older to watch the movie.  The featured movie will be Challengers […]

Create these cute puffy Valentine Day gifts just in time for the holiday for yourself or to give away! Make a heart keychain or bookmark.  […]

Attend a free 90-minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn: Parts of the computer Key computer terms Types of software Safe computer use Registration […]

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 […]

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 […]

For many years, artist Dawn Yoshimura and photographer Jan Becket unbeknown to each other, visited the Waiʻanae coast from Kepuhi Point to Kaʻena Point each […]

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 […]

Do you have a wiggly, giggly 3 to 5 year old on your hands? Join us for Preschool Storytime as we listen to stories, shake […]

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 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 ready for Valentine’s Day?  Come to Makawao Public Library to make Valentine cards!  Drop in to join the fun any time between 12:00 […]

Is navigating the internet overwhelming or frustrating for you? Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for a 4 part series of classes focused on development of […]

Get creative with Ms. Maxine and a new activity each week! All materials will be provided. For families and kids of all ages. Event will […]

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t want to […]

Please join us for our February book club! This month's pick is Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Slate staff writer Henry Grabar. In […]

Drop-in between 4:00 PM and 6:30PM on the 2nd Thursday of every month to enjoy an evening of board games with family and friends. Staff […]

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 […]

Recitatif: A Story by Toni Morrison​ “a thought experiment…According to Morrison herself, this story is ‘an experiment in the removal of all racial codes from […]

Celebrate friends and family by making special cards.  All materials supplied.  All ages welcome. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, […]

Learn fundamentals of the internet- what it is, how to connect, and how to browse the web! Navigating websites, URL's and search engine usage is […]

Come join us for a fun morning of reading and a hands on activity. Learn how to make a valentine mouse in just a few […]

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 […]

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. […]

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day?  Come to Makawao Public Library to make Valentine cards!  Drop in to join the fun any time between 12:00 […]

Join us on Fridays in the Teen Loft! We'll do a craft or other mellow activity. All materials will be provided. Program is suitable for […]

Drop-in on Valentine’s Day from 1 PM to 3 PM to fold and decorate a puzzle purse card. Puzzle purses have their origins in Japanese […]

How can I get help with my job search and applying for a new job? How can I level up my computer skills and resume […]

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 […]

We invite you to participate in an engaging workshop focused on crafting elegant origami flowers from repurposed book pages. This session will provide an opportunity […]

World Sound Healing Day is a time to create sounds filled with gratitude and love and project them onto Mother Earth in order to raise […]

Join the "club" to learn how to play this game from 19th century China and join the millions of fans worldwide who enjoy it. Players […]