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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 staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn: How to recognize online scams Smart online practices How to […]

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

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 […]

Come in and watch a showing of Darby O'Gill and the Little People with us! Known as Sean Connery's first lead role, this 1959 Disney […]

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 […]

Come enjoy games or puzzles at the library! A small selection of games or puzzles of different varieties and difficulties will be on hand. With […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 us for an informational story followed by a related activity or craft. Kids will have the opportunity to learn, explore the library, and socialize. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Financial advisor, Dawn De Coito will be holding a free Financial Fitness seminar on budgeting.  Dawn will be exploring the power of budgeting, help attendees […]

We will be meeting online on NEXT Tuesday, 3/4/25 at 5pm to discuss The Mighty Red, by Louise Erdrich. "Erdrich should be a major contender […]

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 […]

Tis the season for Taxes and AARP Tax Certified Volunteers have us covered! AARP Tax Certified Volunteers will be available on site to provide this […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Come join us for an educational program with Aloha Ilio Rescue. Their staff will be sharing information on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. By […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

For teens/tweens in grades 6-12 only. Unwind and unplug with tabletop board games at Mililani Public Library! The library will provide games to play during […]

“It’s gooey! It’s gummy! It’s like glue!” Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and kick off National Reading Month with this glow in the dark slime […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

"Those of the uplands share their crops, those of the seaside share their catch." Join us for a community Barter & Trade gathering! Bring your […]

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 an evening of creative endeavors. Participants will follow prompts for setting, subject, and action to plan and create “bad/awkward” art using provided […]

Motherhood is a journey full of  joys and challenges, and every mom’s experience is unique.  Whether you’re a new mom, working mom, single mom,  step-mom […]

First Wednesday of the Month,  Makawao Library –  5:30 PM In the winter months when it is dark, this program will be held indoors in […]

The Kapolei Book Club will discuss Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis. Please RSVP in advance to Adult Nonfiction reference. Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

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 […]

Are you a parent or caregiver to a little one, between the ages of 0 to 2 years old? Bring your tiny reader to a […]

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 […]

Aloha kākou! Please join us at Hilo Public Library each Thursday in March for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna will […]

The Journey Workshops presented by Family Hui Hawaii aim to increase family engagement through play and support caregivers in their role as their child's first […]

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

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 […]

Come 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 […]

Dr. Walter Dudley is Emeritus Professor of Marine Geology and Oceanography at UH-Hilo, where he taught and carried out research for over 30 years about […]

Aloha kākou! Please join us at Hilo Public Library each Thursday in March for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna will […]

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 […]

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 […]

Update 3/5/2025: The event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for another date. Apologies for the inconvenience.  Calling all tweens and teens! You are […]

Join us Thursday afternoons to learn about and practice cursive writing. Our goal is to write not only our signatures, but read and write whole […]

Thursday evenings from 3:00pm-5:30pm, we welcome you to game night! It’s a great way to test your mind in scrabble, or battle your friends in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Staying safe online and avoiding scams is important for anyone- young or old! Learn how to spot cyber scams, prevent viruses and malware and what […]

Come join us for a fun morning of reading and a hands on activity. Learn how to make a growing hands planter and DIY dog […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

Join Kau’i the Kids’ Librarian for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years […]

Do you like books with picture puzzles like Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick’s I SPY books? Get a bit creative, and create your own sticker […]

Autobots, roll out! Catch a free screening of the animated movie Transformers One. See where it all began, the beginning of autobots and Optimus Prime. Runtime is […]

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 […]

Mililani High School Drama Club presents Storybook Theater: "A Seussical Spring."  Simple make and take Dr. Seuss themed crafts (while supplies last), will be followed […]

Want to try Dungeons and Dragons? The Aloha Adventurers Guild will guide you through the foundations of this legendary tabletop game. Our session will cater […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind of stitches by making a dishcloth. This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space […]

Join us to celebrate Mar10 Day (1 day early) and learn how to make a fused bead Mario!  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.  […]