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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. […]

The April 21st event is canceled. The library apologizes for the inconvenience.

Attend a free 1.5 hour 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 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 how to use a Chromebook and cloud computing. Participants will learn: Google Docs and word processing basics Introduction to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and send emails […]

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 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 an enjoyable session of Lego free play.  All ages welcome!  Build a Lego masterpiece!  Meet other Lego artists as you create. Anyone who […]

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 […]

Ever wanted to try this fun, portable, and practical craft? Or maybe you already know how, but need help learning to read patterns? Come join […]

Back by popular demand - it's Bad Art Night! Continuing on our Medieval kick, this week will feature snails in all their Medieval glory. Come […]

Join the Laupāhoehoe P&S Library, the Honeybee Education Program and the Laupāhoehoe Train Museum as they present the fifth in a five-part series with a […]

Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowl Soundbath A unique immersive experience of being “bathed” in the vibrations of eight 432 Hz Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls made from […]

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 […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn: Recognizing Online Scams Spot Phishing Emails Smart Online Practices Registration is required. Sign up […]

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 at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimuki Public Library where she became […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Meet the Molokai Arts Center’s Artist in Residence, Duncan Berry, who will share his Molokai journey in art. Duncan has been an active artist & […]

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: […]

We will be meeting online on Tuesday, 4/22/25 at 5pm to discuss The Briar Club, by Kate Quinn. “Bestseller Kate Quinn follows The Diamond Eye […]

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father - scruffy […]

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 […]

Join us in honoring the beauty of words this National Poetry Month at the library! We invite you to bring a cherished poem or a […]

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 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 […]

Did you know that you can access the entire 130-year history of National Geographic Magazine from home, just using your library card? With our subscription […]

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 […]

Please join us for weekly preschool programming for two more Wednesday mornings at 10am (April 23rd and 30th). In May, Story Time will be moved […]

Attend a free 1.5 hour session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and […]

Please join us for weekly preschool programming. Storytime - preschool age-appropriate stories read aloud, interactive songs or games and then a craft. Best suited for […]

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 […]

All parents and caregivers of a child on the autism spectrum are welcome to join these free, drop-in support meetings to connect and reflect with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 send […]

This program has been postponed to a later date. Join us instead for a special performance by the Hawaii Opera Theatre!

Teens ages 13+ and their family members are invited to attend a fair to learn about volunteer opportunities during the summer and throughout the year. […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn: Recognizing Online Scams Spot Phishing Emails Smart Online Practices Registration is required. Sign up […]

Join us for movie night: Moana 2, rated PG. Families are welcome to bring their own blankets to sit on and their own food and […]

The Magic Flute tells the story of Tamino, a prince who must undergo a series of tests, accompanied by his goofy sidekick Papageno, in order to […]

Join Renate McMullen from the Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling for a presentation covering the following topics: College Fit How to Choose a College […]

Do you need a kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Have you gotten "stuck" in the middle of writing your memoirs? Or […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Attend a free 90 minute session about online safety. Topics covered include: Identifying cyber scams Preventing viruses and malware What to do if you may […]

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 […]

Join us for a very special money-themed storytime! April is Financial Literacy month, and to celebrate we’ll read stories and do the Currency Conga. 😊 […]

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 […]

Join us after school for a mix of board games, card games and crafts - a perfect way to unwind, make friends and explore new […]

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 […]

The Magic Flute tells the story of Tamino, a prince who must undergo a series of tests, accompanied by his goofy sidekick Papageno, in order […]

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 […]

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

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. […]

Come on down and join us for Kanikapila Friday on the last Friday of each month from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in our Library […]

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, […]

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 […]

Babies 0-23 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for lap-sit storytimes designed just for our littlest library users!  Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit […]

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 […]

Join us for a family-friendly hip-hop and beatbox performance! Mr. Kneel uses beatbox and rhyme to bring attendees a fun take on literacy and learning! […]

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 using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and send […]

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 […]

The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia From a beguiling voice in Mexican fiction comes an astonishing novel—her first to be translated into English—about a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sign-up to participate in our next seasonal Paint and Sip here at the Naalehu Library! We’ll provide a paint-by-number canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, and delicious […]

This month's selection is by The DUFF by Kody Keplinger Read the book by 4/25 and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. Snacks […]

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 […]

Celebrate World IP Day with us! Discover how intellectual property (IP) rights protect and promote creativity in music, literature, and the visual arts. From songs […]

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 […]

Nicole Coglietta of CareSift, a Hawai'i-based long-term care navigation service, will help you to better navigate the complexities of long-term care by explaining care options […]

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, […]

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 […]

A weekly program for teens to learn things we weren't taught in school, the kinds of things we wish we knew without having to ask. […]

Updated 4/23/2025 Apologies, time for event has been changed and adjusted to 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.  Calling all tweens and teens! You are invited […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

Join us 4th Saturdays of the month for our musical film series. Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library's Magazine Room transforms into a Theater, complete with popcorn […]

Shikata Ga Nai, a phrase that means “It cannot be helped” in Japanese is also the title of an independent film that will have a […]

In honor of Earth Day, learn how to create a long-lasting rose by using recycled paper.  This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Library […]

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 […]

Location: Meeting Room Explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against […]