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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 […]

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. […]

Let’s craft together! Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, friendly space to make and connect. All skill levels welcome. Anyone who requires an […]

Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime is a four week series designed for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver.  Each week features one Hawaiian food: […]

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public & School Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be […]

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 […]

Come in and learn how to tie specialized knots and make something cool with them! We provide the chord and pins, you provide the inspiration. […]

Join Us for ʻOhana Movie Night! Get ready for some fun with the beloved movie: The Sandlot. A young boy moves to a new neighborhood […]

Join us for a fun and informative question and answer contest! Questions may cover notable people and include subjects such as literature, history, and geography. […]

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 […]

Come join us the second Monday of the month for an evening of poetry, listening, and sharing ideas. This is a friendly, welcoming space for […]

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. […]

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. […]

The January 13th Preschool Storytime is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. View a schedule of upcoming Preschool Storytimes at Mānoa Public Library.

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 […]

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 […]

Let your creativity sparkle! Paint a leaf using special pens. Learn about the leaves you are decorating and take home your own decorated piece 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 […]

Come join Aunty Jasmine and Aunty Leina of Family Hui Hawai`i as they tell stories, sing songs, play with scarves and more to spark your […]

Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center.  Suitable for ages 3 to […]

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 Ducks by Kate Beaton. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"Before there was Kate Beaton, New York Times bestselling cartoonist of Hark A Vagrant fame, […]

Attend a free 120 minute session on internet usage. Participants will learn: Learn what you need to connect to the internet. Be safer online. Do […]

Come on over and join the fun—play Hanafuda with your fellow community members! We're excited to let you know that after a summer break, we're […]

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, […]

Come join us each Tuesday for some LEGO building fun at the library! Kids are welcome to let their imagination run wild during this open […]

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 […]

Join local author Virginia Fortner for a workshop on writing. For those who want to become, and those who are, writers! Participants choose, sample, and […]

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 […]

Unplug and have fun with us at Family Game Day every 2nd Tuesday of the month! All ages welcome! Games provided or feel free to […]

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. […]

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 […]

Start your college journey in West Hawaiʻi at Hawaiʻi Community College – Pālamanui! Meet with the Office of Student Services team from Pālamanui to guide […]

Teens are invited to join us for a movie, featuring a screening of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, based on the […]

Attention all GenX'ers and Millennials and 80's movie buffs! Do you wish you could share your generational trauma with those who have no idea about […]

Learn Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane.  The same class will offered monthly. Feel free to attend each one and improve your skills! Contact the […]

Come learn beginner line dances with us! Our seasoned instructor will walk through the dances slowly and give careful instruction. Pop in for a fun […]

Students and families are invited to learn the processes of college admissions from a former admissions officer. This workshop is designed to provide a greater […]

A cozy, low-pressure gathering every Tuesday 5:00-6:30 pm where we listen to a shared audiobook while working on our own craft projects. Bring your knitting, […]

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 […]

AI for Everyone is a 3-week, cohort-based community learning series designed to introduce participants to Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful everyday assistant. Facilitated by […]

The Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre presents a mini-opera that combines three folk tales reimagined in a South Pacific setting. The tales include Henny Penny and The Boy Who Cried […]

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 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 […]

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 us for storytime every Wednesday! It’s a fun and lively program made just for little ones and their caregivers. Each week, your keiki can […]

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 […]

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 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 Medicare basics from the owner of Grooms Financial Advocacy, Tiffany Grooms. In this seminar, you'll learn: What is Medicare? What does it cover? How […]

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. […]

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 […]

Come talk story with USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Katie Mulliken as she hosts a table from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m. at the Pāhala […]

** Update: Cancelled due to expected inclement weather   Help us celebrate the magical, infinite number that is Pi (3.14159...)! Though International Pi Day is […]

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 […]

Come join us for winter storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance […]

Join Family Hui for a morning of music and movement! Children and caregivers are invited to sing, move, and explore rhythm together. Please Register at: […]

  Do you need a keiki ID card or to update the photo on a current one? Officers from the Hilo Police Department will be […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 Middle-earth, […]

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

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 […]

This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

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 […]

Are you new to computers? Are you a little unsure/uncomfortable online? Need a digital skills refresher? Join us for free computer classes each Wednesday in […]

From 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Makawao Library invites children of all ages to learn how to fold various origami forms such as a […]

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 join us for a fun activity of origami! Session will have different origamis you can fold - perfect for curious beginners and challenging for […]

Ready for a challenge?  Dive into puzzles, crush board games, and snack your way to victory! Bring your friends and show off your skills at […]

Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god […]

Have you ever wanted to know a little more about the mysterious Kalalau Trail? Meet with Hawaiʻi State Park’s Interpretive Ranger Tom for an hour […]

Join us for Teen Craft Night at the library and turn paper into art!  Drop in, learn a variety of paper folds, and create something […]

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 […]

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.  Come […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gather to discuss local, statewide and world news over a warm cup of coffee or tea. Develop and practice media literacy in a supportive and […]

“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 program has been canceled. Apologies for the inconvenience. Show & Tell isn’t just for preschool! Bring an object and share its story! Every 3rd […]

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 […]

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 Family Craft Time! Parents, Grandparents, and or caregivers together with your sweet young ones have an opportunity to do something fun and […]

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

Come create a vision board, a personalized collage to help you set intentions for the year ahead. We have plenty of collage supplies, but feel […]

Back by popular demand is Daniel Tremblay of HIMELE! Listen and learn from Daniel, as he teaches the history of Hawaiian Steel Guitars, and how […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Social Service Navigator Heather Rosehill from Vibrant Hawaii will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting. Get help with housing applications, SNAP, […]

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 […]

Join us for a creative, Dungeons & Dragons–style tabletop role-playing experience every Friday from 3–4 PM! Children will explore imaginative worlds through drawing, improv, and […]

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 […]

Join us for stories, songs and activities. Following storytime,  HouseMart will provide the Impossible Balancer STEM project. Best suited for those Preschool age and older. All […]

"After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world." -- Phillip Pullman Just because you know how to read, […]

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.  […]

Looking for a like minded writing group? Or ready to write and hesitant? Join our Writers’ Group! Work on your current writing project in an […]

Ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine? Come check out our beginner’s sewing workshop! Please bring your sewing machine, thread and the manual […]

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 […]

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 a movie at the library! Join us every third Saturday for box office hits on the big screen with big sound. We'll prove the […]

Every Saturday! Learn to play one of today's most popular games! Join us to learn the fun and popular game of AMERICAN STYLE MAHJONG! A […]

Listen along to a chapter (or so) of a book each week, and work on a craft. It's Storytime for older kids! Kylee (YA) Librarian […]

"After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world." -- Phillip Pullman Just because you know how to read, […]

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 K-pop dancer GwangCheol Seo and learn a K-pop dance! The dance to be learned will be from the song "Fire Saturday" by the group […]

LEGO builders ages 6-10 are invited to take on our mystery LEGO Junior Challenge! Space is limited, and spots fill quickly! To RSVP, contact Kailua-Kona […]

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 […]

Ready to bring your vision to life and make it something you can see and feel every day? This engaging workshop will help you clarify […]