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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Want to have some fun keeping up your flexibility and mobility? Get out of your house and join our active seniors for an hour of […]

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 […]

Join us for a 5-week writing circle, using simple guided writing prompts, this small supportive group will meet weekly for reflection, expression, and connection. Not […]

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the […]

Listen to a story or two as you enjoy an after-school snack of fresh, hot popcorn! This program is suitable for children K-6 or younger […]

Science sparks at your library! Each month brings a surprise hands-on science activity - mix, build, explore, and discover something new! For curious kids ages […]

Join us at the Kāneʻohe Library Pop-Up at the Windward Mall! Enjoy decorating a fun pencil pouch to take home with you. Supplies will be […]

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 […]

Craft Night! Come in and learn to make puffy paint (we may add in some glitter) then see what you can create with it! Library […]

Spend your last Tuesday of every month at Kaimukī Public Library playing games! From 5:30pm to 7:00pm, you can pick your favorite board, card, table […]

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 listen to local historian Boyd Bond talk about the closing of Kohala Sugar 50 years ago. “Kohala Sugar had a modest beginning back in […]

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 […]

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. […]

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books and learn new things. Join us for a special keiki storytime with Elizabeth […]

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 us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. There will be a free new book […]

From Yarn to Yay! Learn to knit today! Want to learn to knit? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we'll teach you the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Get ready for Thanksgiving with a fun turkey made from a pill bottle. Materials will be supplied. Limit one pill bottle per person while supplies […]

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 […]

Junior Coders Club is a program designed to introduce kids ages 6-11 to the fundamentals of computational thinking. Using a mix of unplugged (screen-free) and […]

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 […]

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. […]

Movie fans are invited to join the Teen Cinema Club for a free screening of the cult classic, Twilight (PG-13). Bring a movie suggestion for […]

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 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 […]

Welcome one, welcome all to our first ever Winter Wonderland adult prom!  We are so excited to kick off Paʻina Palooza, a fun series of […]

Teens are invited to join us for a movie, featuring a screening of The Sun is Also a Star, based on the young adult novel […]

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 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 […]

Based on a Battle of the Books selection, The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. A young orphan named Hugo Cabret lives in a […]

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 for Tai Chi – a form of martial arts and low impact exercise for Older Adults 50+. Medical clearance by a physician is recommended. […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Social Service Navigator Heather Rosehill from Vibrant Hawaii will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting. Wednesdays, 12 - 4pm on November […]

Mahjong is a game played with colorful tiles, with a rich history. Join others interested in learning this game that challenges the brain! A way […]

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. […]

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

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, […]

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 build with Legos at North Kohala Library! Participants can free build whatever they can imagine or collaborate together to build a larger, themed project […]

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 […]

Join us for an afternoon of fun, freestyle arts and crafts! Let your imagination run wild and create something totally unique. This is a great […]

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 […]

Get creative and cozy this holiday season! Join us on Wednesday, November 26 at 3:30pm-5:00pm and make your own adorable felt ornament—a festive Christmas tree […]

Get ready for some laughs! It's the popular game Cards Against Humanity - geared for families! Join us for this special game night where you […]

Do you need a kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Have you gotten "stuck" in the middle of writing your memoirs? Or […]

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 […]

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 on down and join us for Kanikapila Friday on the last Friday of each month from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in our Library […]

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 and join us for Game & Puzzle Afternoon! Bring your own board game or choose from a variety of games and puzzles at the […]

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 fun family movie: “Smurfs.” (IMDB) Rated PG for action, peril and thematic elements. Best for children and their families; all ages […]

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 […]

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 and learn how to play a new board game. A fun family game for a group. Appropriate for ages: Other board games will […]

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.  […]

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 […]

Saturday, November 29 @ 2:00pm - 3:00 pm Special Spider themed Storytime with Librarian Ms. Eden! Especially for Ages 3-10 Banish Arachnophobia! Celebrate marvelous creatures […]

"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 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 […]

Location: Meeting Room Great Scott! Has it been 40 years already? Come and celebrate this milestone of the classic ’80s movie Back to the Future starring […]

Join us to make your own fused bead Toothless! Celebrate our Dec. 7th showing of, “How to Train Your Dragon” (Live Action) by making your […]