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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 […]

Storytime is canceled today because the library is closed for state holiday.  We apologize for the inconvenience.   Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed […]

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 1.5 hour session on computer basics. Participants will learn: Parts of the computer Key computer terms Types of software Safe computer use […]

Attend this free 90-minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn essential basic skills for computers. Registration is required. Sign up on the Basic Computer […]

A representative from the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i will be here at the library on the second Monday of the month from 12:00 PM […]

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 […]

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 […]

Are you a teen who enjoys reading books and talking about books with other people who also like books? Join us every Monday, with Auntie […]

Join us for a meeting of the Lihue Live Poets Society for an informative poetry workshop followed by a free-writing period. Anyone who requires an […]

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 […]

You know those weird pictures in the margins of medieval manuscripts? You know, like that one of a lute-playing centaur with a face on it’s […]

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

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! […]

Attend a free 1.5 hour session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to get online Use the address bar Navigate […]

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 […]

Note: This class will be held at the Hanalei Initiative Office, located at 5-5260 Kuhio Highway, while the Princeville Public Library is undergoing renovations. Attend […]

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 the discussion of The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"The Sirens of Titan is an outrageous romp through space, time, and […]

Attend a free 90-minute session on how to use a Chromebook and cloud computing. Participants will learn: Google Docs and word processing basics Introduction to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. Half dog, half man, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

LEGO lovers can join us for two hours of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required for this drop-in program, and the […]

Join us each Wednesday at 1:30 for an after school movie! Ask at the circulation desk for movie information. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid […]

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 […]

CLASS IS FULL Attend a free 90 minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn: Parts of the computer Key computer terms Types of software […]

Get together with family and friends and play some classic board games! All materials will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service […]

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 […]

We'll show you how to create a stamped tote bag using a few things you may not have thought were crafting materials. Like, did you […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

From the library to the battlefield! Join us for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours, all […]

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 90 minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn: How to get online Navigate web browsers Use the address bar Web navigation […]

Have you ever wondered how to get started creating your own comic book characters, story, all of the above? This National Library Week, join local […]

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! We will be reading My Friend Toothy and The Vegetables […]

This program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Nani Peterson is a native speaker of ‘Ōlelo Hawaii. She will join us in the story circle to share her story and experiences with the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Attend a free 1.5 hour session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to get online Use the address bar Navigate […]

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 […]

Aloha kākou! Please join us at Hilo Public Library, the first three Thursdays in April, for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on the basics of using the internet. Topics covered include: Connecting to the internet Navigating websites Using search engines […]

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

Come visit Kīhei 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 […]

Aloha kākou! Please join us at Hilo Public Library, the first three Thursdays in April, for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna […]

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 […]

Come join us for a lei making workshop.  Learn how to make a paper bag maile lei or paper flower lei. Anyone who requires an […]

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 […]

Join us for a monthly workshop series to illuminate your path toward financial empowerment featuring 6 key topics: February Budgeting Basics:  Making Every Dollar Count […]

Continued to due to popular demand! Continue your chosen project. We provide the machines, you provide the project and material. What you need to bring: […]

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 […]

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 […]

Please join our book club for a discussion of Kate Beaton's graphic-format memoir, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands. Before becoming a best-selling cartoonist, […]

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 […]

The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi “Maha has to give up her room and is charged with "babysitting" her grandmother, but this inconvenience soon turns […]

Join us for a special evening with Big Hearts on a Little Island author, Victoria Moore, as we reflect on the beautiful ways the community of Maui […]

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. […]

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

Get "drawn to" the library and have some fun with our friends at the County of Kauai, Play Streets! We are celebrating all things outdoor […]

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 […]

Come join us for a lei making workshop.  Learn how to make an eyelash yarn lei. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]

Bring your keiki to this one-of-a-kind interactive music jam with African marimbas, drums, shakers, dancing, singing, and good vibes.  Feel free to bring a picnic […]

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 […]

Have you been admiring the flower pens at the circulation desk? You will have a chance to make your very own flower pen at this […]

Come by and bring your mending & upcycling projects, sewing, knitting, or other handwork. Share ideas, learn about and find mentors for your favorite craft. […]

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, […]

Join Allison for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old. Young children […]

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 […]

In this workshop presented by the Hawai'i council for the Humanities, Sue Cowing will share about the most rewarding experience of her writing life teaching […]

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 […]

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, […]

Hi friends, Join us for a fun craft using yarn to make your very own cats in sweaters. Participants use yarn and embellisionments (buttons, pompoms) […]

Enjoy stories and fun! Story Times will happen on the following Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. April 12 & 26, 2025 May 3 & 17, 2025 […]

Pocketbook.HI is an O‘ahu-based artist-run event aimed at creating a space for creators of all experience levels to share their comics, zines, and/or other self-published […]

Join us for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours, all skill levels are welcome and patient […]

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 at the Hawaii State Library to crochet a ribbon rosette haku lei. Fresh flowers never last, but you can enjoy this lei forever. […]

Keiki and their ‘ohana are invited to come down to Kihei Public Library for an eggs-cellent time hunting eggs! Bring a basket if you have […]

Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for all levels. Appropriate for […]

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 […]

Want to get better at reading?  Are you an animal lover?  Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog […]