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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. […]

Attend a free 120 minute session on email, telehealth and online safety. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and send emails Email […]

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am. Storytime includes reading picture books, singing sweet songs, oral storytelling with felt/flannel pieces, […]

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 […]

The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams’ friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host […]

Each month brings a surprise hands-on science activity-mix, build, explore, and discover something new! For curious kids ages 6 and up. Come spark your imagination! […]

Rethink your Halloween plans this year and consider coming to the library for a KPOP Inspired Crafting Night! You can decorate a photo card holder […]

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 […]

Are you curious about zines? Zines (short for magazines) are DIY publications that anyone can create. They're a fun way to share your creative ideas […]

Come and join us for a night of fun, costumes, candy, face painting, and games! Bring a bag and your sense of fun. We're looking […]

Calling teens and adults! Come for a fun night of board games, featuring the cooperative strategy game "Betrayal at The House on The Hill." “HAUNTED […]

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 a special spooky keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 for free: 4 interactive workshops for families with young children 0-5 years old Learning through play with your child Receive a copy of […]

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 […]

It's a Monster Mash-Up with award-winning Hip Hop musician and educator Mr. Kneel! He is returning to Lānaʻi with a unique celebration of science fiction […]

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 […]

Stop by the library for an hour and a half of freestyle board games with our impressive collection of fun board games. Bring your friends […]

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 […]

Interested in a tattoo to accentuate your Halloween costume?  Create your own small temporary tattoo. Materials will be provided. One tattoo per person. If you […]

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 […]

Coordinated by Mercy Ritte of ʻĀina Momona, the E Hoʻomanaʻo program series remembers and celebrates the lives of aliʻi and other historical Hawaiian figures. Join […]

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition! Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. […]

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 […]

Movie fans are invited to join the Teen Cinema Club for our first meeting, featuring a screening of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (PG-13). […]

Come BUILD IT! with LEGO, Picasso Tiles, and more at the Kahului Library! Keiki and Tweens will free-build whatever creations they like and/or collaborate together […]

Come hear the sounds of the SeaNotes, a female barbershop quartet ready to enchant you! Their unique blend of tight harmonies and classic songs will […]

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 […]

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 […]

Interested in playing basic mahjong? Stop by the Ewa Beach Public & School Library for a chance to learn and play! Anyone who requires an […]

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 […]

Join us for Keiki Storytime every Wednesday at 10am! This storytime is designed for preschool-age children and features themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Each storytime […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun!  Just right for children ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Join us for a drop-in Halloween themed craft! All supplies (and assistance) will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with the Campbell High School Chess Club to bring you Chess Play at the library. […]

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 […]

Come join us for a fun and relaxing Craft Day at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking to try something new, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come join us for some Halloween fun!  Our staff will have a fishing booth on the YA (Young Adult) side of the library for anyone […]

Snacks, laughter, and plenty of green magic await! Don’t miss it — it’s going to be fantastically Wicked!   Best for ages 11-18 years old. Due […]

Something wicked this way comes... Join us at the library for an evening of eerie entertainment! Come listen to spine-chilling stories — some strange, some […]

The community is invited to listen, learn from and share their views with local, Hawaii and international speakers about a variety of topics through the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) will share his love of music and community through beatbox and rhyme for a special Halloween event. Mr. Kneel is a […]

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 Family Hui Hawai’i for: 4 interactive workshops for families with young children 0-5 years old Learning through play with your child Receive a copy […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for stories and songs all about owls! We’ll read, sing, dance, and make a craft. Suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. Children under the […]

“Every child is an artist.” – Pablo Picasso Join us for new creations each week! All materials provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]

This month's selection is The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. Read the book and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. Snacks provided! The […]

Thursday evenings from 3:00pm-5:30pm, we welcome you to game night! It’s a great way to test your mind in scrabble, or battle your friends in […]

Challenge yourself with a puzzle! Try your hand at dominoes, checkers or chess. For little ones, slide down Chutes and Ladders or Connect 4! Join […]

Come join us in our final movie for the spooky season. Haunted Mansion is a reboot adaptation that follows a group of people who stumble into a […]

Join Financial Advisor, Dawn De Coito for a series of investment classes. At this workshop, you’ll learn key principles of saving and investing, as well […]

Dark hilarity ensues after the Addams family—and their macabre traditions—relocate to suburbia, 21st century New Jersey. As they prepare for a major celebration that involves […]

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 […]

Get into the Halloween spirit with a special performance by Mr. Kneel! Known for his unique blend of beatboxing and rhymes, Mr. Kneel brings his […]

We’re happy to welcome patrons to visit our Pahala Library on Halloween day. Any costumed patrons (all ages) will receive a goodie bag for participating […]

Social Service Navigator Heather Rosehill from Vibrant Hawaii will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting. Fridays, 11am - 4pm on October […]

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 […]

Makawao Library Fall Storytimes will be held on the library back lawn at 11:00 am on October 24 and 31 and November 7 and 14.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a drop-in Halloween themed craft.  Create a one of a kind bat, cat, pumpkin or ghost.  All supplies and assistance provided. Mahalo […]

Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the library! This Halloween, we invite all ghouls and goblins to our afterschool Halloween event filled with […]

Come join us for Knitting and Crochet Club! Make something fun and some new friends. Bring your own supplies or use our stuff and start […]

Come dressed in your costume and enjoy fun games and a Halloween read-aloud. Trick-or-treat in the library and leave with a new book.​ Join us […]

This month's selection is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. Read the book and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. […]

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 […]

Show off you awesome costume, parade around our library stacks, and get a little treat. Halloween craft activities will be available too. The parade will […]

Mahinaokalani Robbins is a PhD student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Her research is on Hawaiian volcanoes, specifically current and recent Kīlauea eruptions. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn about a variety of traditional Hawaiian cultural arts with a small hands-on activity. This month learn to make lauhala ornaments! For adults only. Space is […]

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.  […]

Want to learn how to crochet for the season or relearn the skill? Join the Mānoa Public Library’s YA Librarian for a beginner’s workshop on […]

Join us in listening to stories from a volunteer reader with Ohana100, DKAFF, a foundation committed to promoting early literacy and education. Visit the library […]

On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class  on a […]

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 […]

Lego enthusiast build various  things with Legos. Participants are invited to use their imagination and build for One (1) hour. Finished pieces are showcased in […]

Attend our second circuitry workshop series for an introduction to more circuits and concepts! Circuit sketching: Learn the format electrical engineers use to put their […]

Feng Shui Talk Story, a free one-hour lecture on feng shui, the Chinese art of placement. Clear Englebert who, with over 30 years of experience […]

Did you NOT learn to write in cursive? Come in for a lesson or a refresher! Instruction in basic cursive handwriting for all ages.   […]

Enjoy the melodious sounds of the harmonica, or “mouth organ”, during this entertaining and informative program. Danilo Marrone will open your ears and minds to […]

This November, enjoy the sounds and voices of our community by celebrating our local musicians! Featuring: Maka Gallinger and Eli Ka‘imilani Maka is a Hawaiian […]

Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for the whole family. Appropriate […]

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 […]