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

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. […]

Please join us for weekly preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am to 11:00am. Storytime - preschool age-appropriate stories read aloud, interactive songs or games […]

This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]

Children's Monday movies are back at the library and we’re providing the popcorn! Check with us for movie titles and ratings. Appropriate for children 5+, […]

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 […]

Join us for a special ʻOhana Game Night! We will have games available for everyone to free play with. Some of the games we will […]

Learn about resources, ask questions, and get helpful tips to learn more about your family history. Join our librarian once a month for a short […]

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. […]

This event is cancelled. The Library apologizes for the inconvenience.

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

Children ages 1 1/2 - 4 years old are inviting to listen to a couple of stories, then play with puzzles. All children must be […]

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 […]

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 […]

Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog, aka The Blue Blur, embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until he accidentally knocks out 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This event has been cancelled. Join us for keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative […]

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 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 […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]

Join the Aina Haina Book Club on Zoom to discuss Bonnie Garmus's novel Lessons in Chemistry! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the third Wednesday […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on using Google Drive and other cloud computing options! Participants will learn: Google Docs and word processing basics Introduction […]

Let’s be creative and fun. Come and join us for arts and crafts time at the library! Crafts from previous storytimes and other library programs […]

Join Samantha Sun, Culture & Arts Specialist at the City & County of Honolulu Parks & Recreation Department, in this ti-leaf lei making workshop in […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

April showers bring May flowers. Make a paper floral arrangement on an 8”x 10” canvas.  Best suited for those 4 years and older.  Adults are […]

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 […]

In preparation for our Summer Reading Challenge, Storytime will be postposed until May 29, 2025. Storytime will resume on June 3, 2025.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

This watercolor program for adults will help you to unwind after a busy day. Enjoy a little quiet time while you paint a pre-printed bookmark. […]

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 […]

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. […]

Come meet the APDF 2025 Resident Artists. This talk story will feature demonstrations and discussions from our esteemed artistic directors and their performers. This event […]

A kickoff to our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge program Join us as musician Grant Kono shares mele (songs) and mo'olelo (stories) of his journey to […]

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 […]

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.  This […]

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. […]