Share the scares this Halloween season! Teen writers are invited to submit unique six-word scary stories to be published in a compilation Teen Horror Zine. […]
Accepting Art: All of Oct. 2025 Display Date: Tues, Nov. 18 - Sat, Nov. 29, 2025 Teens/Tweens may submit “Inktober” or ink art in the […]
To celebrate LGBTQ History Month, The Hawaiʻi State Library is hosting the exhibit Kaulike No Nā Mea A Pau: Toward Queer Justice, which explores the intersections of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Find eight furry fall friends hidden in our library pop-up location during our open hours and draw or write the shape they're holding. Bring back […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Find eight furry fall friends hidden in our library pop-up location during our open hours and draw or write the shape they're holding. Bring back […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day! During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of […]
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. […]
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 […]
Join us for our newest embroidery class - creating fall leaves! No prior experience needed. This program is for teens and adults. Register for the […]
Attend a free 120 minute session on smartphone basics. Participants will learn: Basic features of a smartphone Accessing key features Connecting to the internet and […]
Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to […]
Join us for a children's movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by 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 […]
Join Us for ʻOhana Movie Night! Get ready for some fun with a beloved Halloween movie: Hocus Pocus Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous […]
Come and join us for a fun and relaxing night of painting and sipping Martinelli's. Adults only. Please come in or call the library at […]
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 […]
Are you worried about the ongoing invasion of little fire ants into our community? We are at a critical point right now, where some properties […]
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 […]
A Social Services Navigator from Vibrant Hawaii will be on the library lanai to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting. Get help with SNAP, […]
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 […]
Please join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a fun and educational family storytime. This program is geared towards families with children ages 0-5. […]
For those 3 years of age and older. We will move, sing, stretch, breathe and read. Join Aunty Taryn as she leads the group in […]
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 […]
Whether you’re enrolling in Medicare for the first time or continuing to work, this program will help you make a confident, informed decision. Where to […]
PLEASE NOTE: *Due to unforseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.* Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we […]
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 children's author, Christine Alemshah for a reading of Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures. The visit includes fingerplays and interactive activities. All children under 5 […]
Join Family Hui Hawaii for an interactive workshop for families with children 0-5 years old. Enjoy storytime and learn through play with your child. Receive […]
Come join Aunty Jasmine with your keiki as they tell stories, sing songs, play with scarves and more to spark your little one's imagination and […]
Join the discussion of Playground by Richard Powers. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"Four lives are drawn together in a sweeping, panoramic new novel from Richard Powers, showcasing […]
Hear from Kaʻiku Kaholoaʻa, Ph.D. student in Stanford University’s Biology & Ocean Departments, about his research linking the "mother reefs" of Olowalu to the Kawela […]
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 […]
The WorkHawaiʻi Division, Department of Community Services, City & County of Honolulu will be offering free Satellite Services at the Wahiawa Public Library Pop Up […]
Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week. Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a […]
Coloring can be very stress relieving! Add free coffee and refreshments and you have a fun afternoon at the library. Open to young adults, adults, […]
Bridge is a four-player partnership trick-taking card game. Join others interested in learning either game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit […]
Get ready for Halloween by decorating a foam Halloween ornament. Materials will be supplied; just bring your creativity. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Young […]
Come join Aunty Jasmine with your keiki as she tells stories, sings songs, plays with scarves and more to spark your little one's imagination and […]
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 […]
Aloha pumehana kākou! We are continuing the Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun and engaging way. This […]
Join us! Family Game Night will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Games will be provided or feel free to bring your own […]
LEGO builders ages 6-10 are invited to take on October’s BRICK-or-Treat LEGO Jr. Challenge! Show us your most bewitching builds, and enjoy a tasty treat. […]
Teens are invited to join us for a spooky movie, featuring a screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (PG-13) at Kapaʻa Public Library in our conference room. […]
Stephanie Ha'o, a Social Service Navigator with Vibrant Hawai‘i, will be on hand to provide assistance with: Emergency Rental Assistance | Financial Empowerment Mental Health […]
Start your college journey in West Hawaiʻi at Hawaiʻi Community College – Pālamanui! Meet with the Office of Student Services team from Pālamanui to guide […]
Kaiser Permanente Hawai’i Region Executive Joy Robinson-Bell will provide an overview of Medicare health plans. “Let us help you understand your options. Whether you’re enrolling […]
Need Health Insurance? Legal Aid Society of Hawaii offers free help with enrolling families in Medicaid and Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) health insurance. Anyone who […]
Join us for an informative community session where we’ll break down the top things you need to know about Medicare—from how it works, to the options […]
Interested in playing basic mahjong? Stop by the Ewa Beach Public & School Library for a chance to learn and play! Anyone who requires an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Skill Builders: Library & Research is a hands-on program designed for homeschooling families who want to develop strong academic skills in a supportive library setting. […]
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 […]
Come join us for fall storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance […]
Assemble three different prepared card designs as shown above. There will be a few design elements for you to decide on your own, in order […]
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 […]
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 in the library's meeting room to discuss Sally Rooney's novel Intermezzo! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the third Wednesday […]
LEGO lovers can join us for 2 hours of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required for this drop-in program, and the […]
Calling all super fans! Swing by the library after school for a mini Jeopardy-style trivia game packed with your favorite fandoms – from Marvel to […]
Join us for an afternoon of building with LEGO! Work with your friends on a larger creation or craft solo. Projects will be displayed in […]
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, […]
Tweens/Teens can celebrate “Inktober” as they make ink art using our provided supplies. Beginner-friendly as each person will make their own ink blot and work […]
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 […]
Design, doodle, and draw! Keiki, teens, and their families are invited to decorate and customize a small tote with their own designs and drawings! Will […]
Play games and make stuff at the library! This weekly after school program is for youth between 5-12 years old (Gr K-7). Each month, we’ll […]
October is Pet Month at Mililani Public Library. Join us as K9 Therapets of Hawaii presents: Safety Around Dogs. Children and their parents/guardians will learn: How to […]
The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with the Campbell High School Chess Club to bring you Chess Play at the library. […]
For Kindergarteners through 3rd graders Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Learn new vocabulary! Expand your imagination! Funny stories, classic tales, short […]
Let your imagination soar on Wednesday afternoons! Bricks and build plates provided. All skill levels are welcome. This program will not take place on State […]
Come in to see a free rated-R movie. Participants must be 18 yrs. and older to watch the movie. The movie is Sinners (2025) directed […]
Countdown to Halloween with coloring & a movie night at Kaimukī Public Library! Monster House is an animated film that follows the misadventures of three teens […]
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 […]
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 […]
Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play. We also have an assortment of other board games to choose from. Please check […]
Welcome back former Molokai Arts Center Artist in Residence, Duncan Berry, as he returns to Molokaʻi to share his inspiration for and journey to create, […]
Please join us for an online Zoom discussion of: Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey John Grisham is […]
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 […]
Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to […]
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 […]
Play BINGO at the Ewa Beach Public & School Library. You can win prizes. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft or activity. Suitable for children […]
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 an […]
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 […]
ʻAnakē Nani Higa, 90 years old, is sharing her expertise in the traditional weaving of Lauhala. Please join us. Together, we share the spirit of […]
Aloha kākou! Please join us at Hilo Public Library for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna will show us how to […]
“Every child is an artist.” – Pablo Picasso Join us for new creations each week! All materials provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]
Updated 9/18/2025: Apologies for the inconvenience, the date of the movie has been changed due to a conflicting event. Movie showing is now on Thursday, […]
Join us for a sparkly night of book bedazzling! Attendees can bring one book of choice to customize with gems. All art supplies will be […]
McCully-Moiliili Library Thursday, October 16 5:00pm The Art & Science of Manga Translation Mari Morimoto speaks about her experiences working on Naruto, Boruto, Dragonball, InuYasha, […]
Please join us on Thursday, October 16 for Aiea Library's monthly movie night! This month, we'll be showing Paddington in Peru. PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington […]
New day & time! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share […]
Learn about applying for college with help from the Hawai'i Association for College Admission Counseling. Navigating the college admissions process can be complex, but it […]
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 […]
The Keiki/Kupuna Identification Program is designed to provide identification cards for children at preschool and elementary-school ages as well as for kupuna. The Honolulu Police […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the October 17th event is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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 fellow toddlers for weekly story times as we share books and songs with one another. Books are read by the librarian during this time […]
"Get plenny chicken-skin stories from Kaʻū, Volcano, Puna, and Kona, li'dat..." Big Island author, Janet Carpenter, will be visiting the Laupāhoehoe Library to share some […]
End your week with songs and fun! Come to the library to sing and dance your afternoon away. Microphone and other equipment provided. Anyone who […]
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 […]
Come join us for Knitting Club! Make something fun and some new friends. Bring your own supplies or use our stuff and start a new […]
Calling all LEGO Builders! Are you up for a challenge? Work alone or with a partner. You will get: A bag of random LEGOs 1 […]
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 […]
What is a zine? Attend our workshop and get ready to unleash your artistic talent, express yourself, and socialize. This program is for teens (ages 13-17), […]
Join us for a wonderful Artist Alley event featuring guest artists Brady Evans, Jon J. Murakami, Kevin Sano, Tara Tamayori, and Umamiplant! Get your Christmas […]
Please join us at Hilo Public Library for our semi-annual Bonsai Show. The beautiful display of bonsai trees will be hosted by the Ohana Lehua […]
Note: storytime on October 18th will be crafts only, as Ms Holly will be doing outreach at the Menehune Surf Contest. If you're at the […]
"After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world." -- Phillip Pullman Just because you know how to read, […]
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 […]
They're everywhere, behind the trees, underneath the bed, in the paintings. Boo! Come over to our programming room and make your own ghost paintings! You […]
This class covers ant management basics from theory to practice and includes sessions on Little Fire Ant biology, how to survey, mixing and using gel […]
Join us for a fun 2-hour parent and keiki slime making and bookmaking experience! Parents and keiki will take pictures while making the slime and […]
Are you curious about textiles and handcrafted items? Welcome to the beautiful craft of handweaving! Join us at Hilo Public Library the third Saturday of […]
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 Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]
Enjoy crafts and puzzles! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at […]
Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief? Join us at the library on every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month for […]
Join Teen Book Club, where we meet once a month to discuss young adult books. New participants are welcome and encouraged to bring suggestions! At […]
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.
Let's do the Time Warp again! Revisit the magic and madness of Rocky Horror with us! Props are allowed, but we do ask that sponges […]
Join us at the Hawaii State Library's LLH Reading Room for a free screening of Like Water for Chocolate. After the movie, our Spanish Book Club […]
The Windward Community College Veterinary Technology program is the only one of its kind in the State of Hawai’i! Join us during our “Pet Month” […]
Aiea Library presents: K-pop Demon Hunters bingo and K-pop swap! Play a bingo game themed on the hit Netflix film K-pop Demon Hunters. Also, if […]
Every third Saturday of the month, join us at 2:00 for LEGO Building Time! Keiki and their 'ohana are invited to come down to Kīhei […]
Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring […]
Help reduce textile waste! Learn three methods of repairing damaged garments using sashiko stitching. You will create a sampler in the process of practicing your […]
Location: Meeting Room Enjoy the movie classic My Fair Lady all over again, but with an added twist: an audience sing-along! Mics won’t be provided but […]





ALERT | In holiday observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Presidents' Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, February 14 to 16, 2026.