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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. […]

Certified Tai Chi for Health Institute: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention instructor, Jan Thurman, will instruct participants on using tai chi to prevent […]

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. Dive into […]

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 […]

Are you currently working on a craft project or interested in exploring a new one? We invite you to bring your own project or select […]

Please join us for a fabulous free concert by a quintet of professional horn players! We are so excited to offer this opportunity, courtesy of […]

NOTE: Laupāhoehoe Library's phones have been intermittently unavailable due to issues with the line. Please call one of the other Library Branches for assistance. Join the […]

Come listen to local historian Boyd Bond speak about Kauikeaouli, King Kamehameha III! "Kamehameha III had the longest reign of any Hawaiian monarch, just shy […]

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 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! […]

Caring for someone living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. Learn to navigate the responsibilities of middle and late stage caregiving […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]

Join Family Hui Hawaii for a hands-on workshop designed to strengthen your ʻohana (family) through the power of play!  Discover the different types of play […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn: Recognize Online Scams Spot Phishing Emails Smart Online Practices Actions for Suspected Scams […]

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 […]

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 […]

Meet at the library for an afternoon of fun board games fit for any age or skill level! We have such a big collection of […]

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 […]

Relegated to Hollow Earth, Kong feels lonely and continues to search for his family, but instead finds a fearsome enemy imprisoned and on the verge […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Design and build your own fantastic LEGO creations inspired by real structures and imaginative stories! This program is suitable for ages 8-18. Spaces are limited: […]

In honor of Women’s History Month join us for an author visit featuring S. Barbara Hilyer, niece to Hawai‘i politician Helene Hale. She will share […]

We will be meeting online on Tuesday, 3/25/25 at 5pm to discuss The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride. “Classic McBride: He doesn’t […]

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the […]

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 […]

Bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening of music with O-Tone.  They will be entertaining audiences with cappella renditions of songs in both […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Teens!  Make these beautiful flowers for a woman or girl who inspires you.  Give them away for Women's History Month or keep them for yourself […]

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 […]

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 4th Thursday […]

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 […]

Come visit Kihei Public Library on Thursday mornings for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Program is best suited for children ages 3 - 5 […]

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 […]

Join us for a storytime all about the wind! We'll read stories, sing songs, and make a craft. Suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. Children five […]

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 […]

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library to meet with a Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi representative. The representative […]

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 […]

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, […]

In this third and final course, you'll continue your chosen project. We provide the machines, you provide the project and material. What you need to […]

Join us for crafting fun! Discover your creativity and share it with the world! This month, create a dreamcatcher! This program is facilitated by Friends […]

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 […]

Come join our branch's teen book club! This month's book will be the historical mystery fiction set in 1930s' Los Angeles with Kill Her Twice […]

Do you love libraries and want to find a way to support them? Do you live in the Mountain View or Volcano communities? If so, […]

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 […]

Come and join us for Game & Puzzle night! Bring your own board game or choose from a variety of games and puzzles at the […]

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

Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!! No hard hats needed.  Just put on your creativity cap and use your […]

This watercolor program for adults will help you to unwind after a busy day. Enjoy a little quiet time while you create a simple watercolor […]

The Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated island chain on Earth, a fact that has given rise to an extraordinary level of endemism among its […]

The Alzheimer's Association's Kauai/Maui County Regional Coordinator Cindy Fowler Presents this 1 hour 30 min informational session about the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's. Free […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 for […]

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

You have 45 minutes to solve our first library escape room! Decipher the clues, unlock the boxes, and beat the clock to win!  An escape […]

Hula by Jasmin ʻIolani Hakes Set in Hilo, Hawai’i, a sweeping saga of tradition, culture, family, history, and connection that unfolds through the lives of […]

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 […]

Celebrate 70 years since Kapaʻa Public Library opened in March 1955. Join us for cake, refreshments, family-friendly activities, and celebration! 2:00 p.m. Haku Lei Demonstration 4:00 […]

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

LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required, and the library will provide the LEGO […]

This month selection is Every Day by David Levithan. Read the book by 3/28 and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. Snacks provided. […]

Join Ketty Mobed of Seed of Love Hawaiʻi to learn how to crochet! All supplies provided. Experienced crocheters are also welcome to attend. Please call […]

Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library's monkeypod tree, weather […]

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 […]

CREATE THE STORIES WE WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD Join artists: Lissette Yamase, Carol Ann Carl, and Kalany Omengkar for a Native storytelling workshop […]

You have 45 minutes to solve our first library escape room! Decipher the clues, unlock the boxes, and beat the clock to win! An escape […]

Attend a two-hour film screening that highlights the contributions of five key figures to Hawai‘i's libraries, archives, and museums. Their stories will be brought to […]

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.  […]

Experience the fun and science of fluffy slime in the Library Laboratory! This program is suitable for keiki ages 5 through 10. Spaces are limited: […]

Attend a free 90-minute session on how to use a smartphone and tablet. Participants will learn: Introduction to smartphones (and tablets) Navigating key features (calls, […]

The Lanai Public & School Library will be open on a Saturday morning for a special two-hour film screening that highlights the contributions of five […]

Considering attending college but don’t know how to pay for it? Then you should come to the Cash for College: Scholarship and Financial Aid Workshop, […]

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 […]

Attend a two-hour film screening that highlights the contributions of five key figures to Hawai‘i's libraries, archives, and museums. Their stories will be brought to […]

Welcome to Teen Book Club, where we meet once a month to discuss books chosen by our members. New participants are welcome and encouraged to […]

Time to meet up to discuss events, programs you want to have at the Kailua-Kona Library. Not a member yet? Join us at the meeting to learn more and have your voice heard.

Do you want to crochet a bag? Join us at the Mānoa Public Library and crochet a bag using a basic granny square. Recommended for […]

Attend a film screening that highlights the contributions of five key figures to Hawai‘i's libraries, archives, and museums. Their stories will be brought to life […]

Attend a two-hour film screening that highlights the contributions of five key figures to Hawai‘i's libraries, archives, and museums. Their stories will be brought to […]

Attend a two-hour film screening that highlights the contributions of five key figures to Hawai‘i's libraries, archives, and museums. Their stories will be brought to […]

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 […]

Location: Meeting Room Paul Atreides, a brilliant, gifted young man born into a destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in […]