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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 […]

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. […]

In partnership with the East Hawai'i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free gardening workshop.  The indigenous plant that you will be working with […]

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 […]

Do you needle a little time to mend? Bring your project to the Kahuku Cool Lab to make some Pin Pals and finally get those […]

Members of the University of Hawaii Master Gardener Program will present a fun and exciting program where you will learn about Hawaii pollinators. Participants will […]

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 Monday movies at Mililani this summer! Monday movies begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Mililani Library Program Room. Wicked is rated PG […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Presented by Hopeful Roots! Clever Composter: How do you turn your food garbage into gold? What's the best method for composting? How do you balance […]

Join Read To Me International (RTMI) and the Waimea Public Library for an evening of read-alouds and celebrating books! Families who register at RTMI & […]

Come listen to local historian Boyd Bond speak about Kamehameha and the Four Kona Uncles! "In June we celebrate the Aliʻi Nui who united the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate summer with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band at Makawao Library! Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, learn, and have a rollicking good […]

Storytime is cancelled today Tuesday, June 17, 2025.  We apologize for the inconvenience!   Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, […]

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 […]

Make a musical baby activity kit for your little ones! You'll leave with some fun baby toys and resources to take home. Program is suitable […]

Please join us for a free lecture viewing of "Honoring D-Day - Echoes of Valor & Victory" brought to you by Road Scholar.  Learn about […]

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 3rd Tuesday […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Read To Me International presents a six-session workshop for parents and caregivers with children ages 0 - 9. This program will provide parents with reading […]

Bring your sketchbook, bring a friend, or just bring yourself to Liliha’s Teen Open Art Studio! Drop-in to use our Prismacolor color pencils, alcohol markers, […]

Four teens attending a fashion design school form a girl group and strive for pop stardom. When they fall under the spell of a duplicitous […]

“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call […]

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 make an instrument at the library- a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mr. Kneel uses beatboxing and rhymes in an exploration of song and poetry that is sure to tickle your imagination! For all ages; young children […]

Grab your friends, throw on your best retro gear and come ready to belt out your favorite tunes during this karaoke night! Attendees can join […]

Join us for a family friendly movie night. The featured film to go along with our Summer Reading Challenge theme will be Sing 2 (PG). […]

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 […]

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 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 the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]

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 […]

Musician and early education specialist, Wayne Watkins and his Howling Dog Band are known for their fun, educational, and entertaining programs.  Get ready to laugh, […]

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

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 3rd Wednesday […]

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 Marta Molnar's novel The Secret Life of Sunflowers! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the […]

Make some music (or at least noise) with Kylee! Learn about music notes and octaves, play fun songs, and enjoy the magic of boom whackers. […]

Ready to roll? Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with experienced Dungeon Master, Nikki. Attend every session to prepare for our campaign in July! […]

Join us for a fun, hands-on activity for ages 4 to adult! Learn about native plants and how they help our environment while making seed […]

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 […]

Front of Makawao Library Every Wednesday 1:30-4:30 PM, except holidays Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, […]

Make your own musical instrument with this fun and classic children's craft.  Groove to your own beat as you customize and design your own shaker.  […]

Please join us for a fun, kid-friendly musical event! Local singer-songwriter Hannah Kaplon will present a concert of children's music for the young (and young […]

Create a simple beaded keychain. For children 5-18 years old. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn to play simple songs on the ukulele with Uncle Randy. Join us and have some fun! Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Listeners: Kindergarteners - 3rd graders Readers: Ms. Mindy, 4th-12th graders, adults Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Reading builds confidence. Share a […]

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" […]

Come in to see a free rated-R movie. Participants must be 18 yrs. and older to watch the movie.  The movie connects to our Summer […]

In person or via Zoom! Join us in reading and discussing the following titles on the third Wednesday of each month: January 15:  Into the […]

Calling all upper elementary and middle school LEGO builders and burgeoning engineers! Join us at the library for Lihue LEGO Club, where exciting building challenges […]

Get together with family and friends and play some board games! We have classic and new board games to try: Ticket to Ride, Here to Slay, Betrayal at […]

"Those of the uplands share their crops, those of the seaside share their catch." Join us for a community Barter & Trade gathering! Bring your […]

Scientists use microscopes to help them see very tiny things.  This allows them to learn and understand the world around them.  Join us to discover […]

Looking for a fun and creative way to kick off your summer? Celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge theme, Mele.  Join us on Wednesday, June 18 […]

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! We will be reading tiny, perfect things and feature guest […]

Meet the Molokai Arts Center’s Artist in Residence, Sheldon Wong, who will share his Molokai journey in art. Brought to Molokai in collaboration with Hawaiʻi […]

Please join us for an online Zoom discussion of: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston “A funny, heartfelt story about found family […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us on the FIRST and THIRD Thursdays for Kūpuna Hour as we partner with Ke Ola Mamo to provide ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Hawaiian Language lessons […]

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 […]

Join the Holoholo Bookmobile at Napili Park!  Enjoy an interactive storytime at 10:30 and visit the Holoholo Bookmobile to register for a library card, borrow […]

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

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

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 fun and educational program involving the native Ohia tree. This program will be conducted by a ROD (Rapid Ohia Death) specialist […]

Please join us for math-made-easy fun! Our creative activities will teach math in a cool new way with exciting games and crafts. This program is […]

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

Want to learn to knit? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we'll teach you the basics, from casting on to creating your first […]

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 […]

Free gameplay to take the stress out of your week. Choose from an assortment, including Battleship, playing cards, and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. Don’t […]

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an […]

Come watch Moana 2 at Mānoa Public Library as our Summer Movie Jam series kicks off. Travel along on this new journey that teaches the […]

Aiea Library's regular Movie Nights continue with Moana 2!  Here is a description of the movie from Movie Licensing USA (www.movlic.com):  “Moana 2” reunites Moana […]

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 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 […]

Enjoy an evening of music with Jeff Peterson!   His focus on slack key guitar, classical, & jazz music has allowed him to develop a unique […]

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 […]

Kahuku Public and School Library will roll out its first escape room for keiki ages 8+. Bring your math, spelling, and logic skills to help […]

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 […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of […]

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" […]

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

Keiki 6-12 are invited to put their agility to the test with our obstacle course! Complete it once, then try again to beat your best […]

Are you a chess aficionado who would like to up your game a bit? Come to Salt Lake-Moanalua! Matthew Washington has coached chess at Pearl […]

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 […]

Try your hands at making quilled earrings! Create a set of earrings to take home and learn about quilling. Program is suitable for adults and […]

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 […]

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! Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute […]

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! […]

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 […]

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.  […]

Come join us this summer for the energetic rhythms of the taiko featuring Kenny Endo and Taiko Center of the Pacific! Kenny Endo is a […]

Create and take home your very own painted stars to celebrate patriotic holidays!  Have fun while you develop your painting skills using acrylics.  All the […]

In celebration of the 2025 Reading Challenge Get Ready to Vibe! Summer is heating up! Catch Pokahu and HiRisk Faktor on the library's lawn, bringing […]

Work with builder and puppeteer Jack Romans to make your own kazoos and play along during a storytime. Together, we'll sing our tunes to the […]

Since 2010, Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band has been barnstorming Hawaii’s libraries, schools and festivals, creating a musical ruckus with every show. Their […]

Please join us to learn more about Traffic Safety and how you can better protect yourself out in the street and in your car. Get […]

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 […]

Children and families are invited to a summer reading program celebration with local artist and story teller Kozmo Mimzi.  We will celebrate the snake, the […]

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 […]

In this program, Kyle Strife of Nelson & Strife Financial Group will walk you through techniques to save for your child's education: Grants Scholarships Financial […]

Learn how to DJ with vinyl records in this free, one-of-a-kind, 3 hour workshop with DJ Miss Lulu! Among the topics covered: How to mix […]

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