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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. […]

Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and […]

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am. Playtime - social interactions with educational toys (wooden blocks, puzzles, fake food/dishes, Magnet […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn to play simple songs on the ukulele with music instructor Randy Fonseca. For new and beginning players. Participants eligible for a Mountain View Adventure […]

Join us for a creative workshop where you can design and craft your own unique beaded suncatcher. This relaxing and fun activity combines the art […]

Read to a therapy dog!  All dogs participating in this program are specially trained and can help patrons practice reading aloud without judgment. The minutes spent […]

Join the Lihue Live Poets Society for a relaxed poetry workshop at the Lihue Public Library. Open to new members of all skill levels! Anyone […]

Presented by Hopeful Roots! New Here? Tips & Tricks for Gardening in Hawai'i: Just moved to Hawai'i? Want to garden but don't know where to […]

Join us on Monday evening for a casual and relaxing poetry group. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own poetry or some of their favorites […]

Join local author Virginia Fortner for a reading of her newly released book, China Conundrum, and get to meet with and talk to her after […]

Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library.  Read and follow directional clues to find the box.  Have some fun and […]

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! […]

Join us for a baby lap-sit perfect for ages 0-2! This 30 minute program will feature books and nursery rhymes. All children must be accompanied […]

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 […]

Rhythm is a key building block of literacy, so let's get clapping, rhyming, and singing! Join us every Tuesday in June and July for a […]

Celebrate Summer Reading! Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the power of storytelling through music, chants, […]

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 […]

Join us every Tuesday morning for playtime (10:00am - 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tales & Tunes (10:30am - 11:00am). Recommended for little […]

Join Ms. Mindy for playful and educational movement, music & stories. Suitable for keiki ages 2 - 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent […]

Join the discussion of To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"Set again in the Alaskan landscape that she brought […]

Join us for a movie matinee: Dog Man, rated PG. Families are welcome to bring their own blankets to sit on and their own food […]

In Lilo and Stitch, get ready to crash-land on Earth with Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet. As he wreaks havoc 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 […]

Every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Challenge art and craft supplies will be available for you to come and create! Bring your own to add […]

Aunty Sherie brings Music and Movement to the library! Children will explore musical themes and instruments with fun, engaging activities.  Best for ages 2 - […]

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 every Tuesday this summer at 2:00 pm for a fun-filled Reading Challenge activity! This week, come play music inspired games like Musical Chairs […]

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 […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! "The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i" […]

Are you a kupuna, and would you like a Tech Savvy Teen to help you with email or your laptop, tablet (e.g. iPad or Kindle), […]

Updated 6/10/2025: Due to a facility issue, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience this cancellation causes. Have you ever played chess? […]

We're excited to invite you to our Legislative 101 program featuring our special guests from the Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA)!  They will be […]

Drop-in between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm every Tuesday evening to enjoy an evening of games with family and friends. We'll have our games available […]

Updated 6/10/2025: Due to a facility issue, this event has been cancelled and rescheduled. See the Kailua-Kona Public Library's events schedule for more information. We […]

Celebrate Summer Reading! Our theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the power of storytelling through music, chants, and […]

MAGIC, MYSTERY, AND LAUGHS! Award-winning magician and expert sleight of hand artist Elias Caress will take you on a journey of wonder and astonishment! FUN […]

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 […]

Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library.  Read and follow directional clues to find the box.  Have some fun and […]

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 […]

Are you a Scrabble champion? Have you never played before, but would like to try? Then come and join our new Scrabble Club! The Club […]

Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library.  Read and follow directional clues to find the box.  Have some fun and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories, simple crafts, and activities. Suitable for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an […]

Join us for 4 interactive workshops for families with children from birth to 5 years old! Family Hui Hawai'i staff will highlight the benefits of […]

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

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. […]

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 […]

Department of Water (DOW) and Kauai Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) will offer residents helpful tips on preparing for disaster emergencies.  You will learn how to […]

Come join Auntie Maile & Kupu for some 'Ohana Hula Fun! We'll sing, make motions to tell stories, use implements, and learn about Hawaii together! […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that […]

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 spend part of Summer Break with us at the library! Watch Wonka with your friends and family. Children under 12 must be accompanied by […]

Celebrate Hawaiian culture with crafts and song! All materials provided by Friends of the Mountain View Library. For ages 5 and up. Children must be […]

Create a Father's Day card for dad or grandpa. For all ages. Supplies will be provided.

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

Join us and get creative and crafty. Follow instructions exactly to learn something new or let your creative juices flow and make something totally you. […]

Our Summer Reading Challenge theme this year is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele in`Ōlelo Hawai`i, or Let's Read: song, anthem, or chant. Libraries are of course […]

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 for crafting fun! Discover your creativity and share it with the world! This month, create a shrink film keychain! This program is facilitated […]

This month's book club pick is Nicked by MT Anderson. From the award-winning and bestselling author of Feed comes a raucous, slyly funny, and delightful work […]

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 as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute […]

Join this crafters' circle to connect with fiber-loving community members. If you enjoy crochet, knitting, macramé, needlepoint, embroidery, felting and more, this club is for […]

Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library.  Read and follow directional clues to find the box.  Have some fun 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 of experience […]

Free lunch for keiki 18 years and under every Friday in the meeting room. All keiki are eligible regardless of family income. Lunches must be […]

Art Friday returns! Join us every Friday in June and July to try a new project, get a little messy, and make some art. All […]

Join us on Fridays at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a free film screening! June 13th's Friday Film: In the Heights (PG-13, 142 min) Light […]

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 […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute […]

Fun for the whole family! Come and play (or learn) “old-school” games like hopscotch, jacks, hula-hoops, bean bag tic-tac-toe and other classic games with library […]

Are you ready for a challenge? Get your friends together and join us for a music-themed escape room at the library! Two sessions will be […]

Get ready to make music with a paper roll kazoo. Just bring your creativity! Supplies will be provided; limit one per person while supplies last. […]

Join the "club" and learn how to play this game from 19th century China. Players of all skill levels are welcome! Event will not be […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that […]

Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library.  Read and follow directional clues to find the box.  Have some fun and […]

Calling all middle schoolers & high schoolers! Tune in to this year's Summer Reading Challenge with the Kailua-Kona Public Library's Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card! […]

Let’s be creative and fun. Come and join us for arts and crafts time at the library! A Father's Day craft and crafts from previous […]

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 Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months. Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we […]

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: […]

Join us Saturday, June 14th, to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy the company of […]

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 […]

Do you love cats? Join us this afternoon as Hawaiian Humane Society staff give a talk exploring the fascinating history of cats and their common […]

Sorry, this program is now full! Walk-ins may be accepted if space is available. Youth under 18 and their families will be prioritized for walk-ins.  […]

Lokelani Pila, a Wai‘anae resident will be our instructor. She has decades of experience singing Hawaiian hula songs and local island songs played on the […]

Join us for an introduction to the Hawaii State Library System’s fiber crafting resources in our print catalog, on Libby, the Hobbies and Crafts Reference […]

We welcome everyone to join together in celebration as we re-open the doors. The formal ceremony and lei untying will begin at 1 p.m. We’ll […]

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 […]

Design, doodle, and draw!  Let this incredibly boring bag be your blank canvas!  Keiki, teens, and their families are invited to decorate and customize a […]

Author of the picture book Little Lighthouse, Matias Arredondo, will present his book and teach aspiring authors about writing children's books. For adults who are aspiring […]

Every third Saturday of the month This month, join us for LEGO Building Time a week early, on Saturday June 14th at 2:00 pm!  Keiki […]

Join K-pop dancer GwangCheol Seo and learn a K-pop dance! He will be teaching us how to do the dance for “TTYL” by Loossemble, step […]

Every Tuesday a new small box will be hidden in the library.  Read and follow directional clues to find the box.  Have some fun and […]

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for […]