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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 every Tuesday at 10 am for a fun and educational family storytime. This program is geared towards families with children ages 0-5. […]

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 […]

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]

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 […]

Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a chance to play! Tables are open for teen and adult players.  Beginners are […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Adults are invited to join us for a movie, featuring a screening of Juror #2 (PG-13).  This program is suitable for 13+. Light refreshments will […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

“Poetry and beauty are always making peace. When you read something beautiful you find coexistence; it breaks walls down.” —Mahmoud Darwish Join us as we […]

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

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. […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

January's book club pick is We Do Not Part by Han Kang. The Aina Haina Book Club will meet on Zoom. For more information or to […]

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 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 an informational workshop with INPEACE Hoʻāla. Parents and caregivers will learn about early childhood education, preparing keiki for preschool, and available […]

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. […]

Come talk story with USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory chief field engineer Kevan Kamibayashi as he hosts a table from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Nāʻālehu Public Library. […]

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 Middle-earth, […]

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 […]

Suitable for ages 12+ Inspire and evolve your creativity by joining us for artistic instruction! Personal art journal/notebook and pre-registration required. Please call the Reference […]

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, […]

Hānau ka palaoa noho i kai Born is the whale living in the sea   Join artists from Hui No‘eau to create a mixed media […]

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 to the library to watch a movie and eat a snack (while supplies last).  Movie will be shown in the Meeting Room. Elio struggles […]

Keiki ages 5-14 are invited to join the first session of an ongoing 2026 series with Kapolei Public Library’s Pokémon Club!   01/07/2026: Learn and […]

Do you enjoy reading, trivia, and teamwork? Join the Page Masters, a competitive book club for youth in the 4th through 7th grades. Together, team […]

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 […]

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 […]

It is the Year of the Storymaker at Kealakekua Public Library! We invite you to a dedicated evening for writing, collaboration, and creative exchange. Work […]

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 […]

Join us for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! Families and educators welcome! We will be reading The Word Collector and Memory […]

This book will be discussed in January 2026 at the first in-person book club meeting at the library. There is no longer a virtual/online book […]

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 […]

Join the Readers Group at the Waialua Public Library on the fourth Thursday of every month from 9:30am-10:30am to discuss the book of the month, […]

On the SECOND and FOURTH Thursdays at 10am, the Kūpuna Hour with Aunty Tammy Meyers at Kahuku Library will provide a variety of engaging activities. […]

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 […]

Often overlooked in the shadow of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, Hualālai is the island’s third most active volcano, having erupted most recently a couple hundred […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Do you love libraries and want to find a way to support them? Do you live in the Mountain View or Volcano communities? If so, […]

Come hear "Under the ʻŌhiʻa Tree"—a brand new children's book about our native forest species—read by local author/illustrator, Erzsi Palko. Written as a rhyming invitation […]

Aiea's monthly movie nights resume in January with How to Train Your Dragon, the live-action version from 2025. Here's a description of the story: A misfit […]

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 Sade Kahue of Family Hui Hawaii for an hour of music and movement. Come ready to join in on the fun where parents 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. […]

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 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 […]

Learn how to play a fun board game with Ms. Pukahi, aka Aunty Ruth. A classic favorite or something new. A fun family activity for […]

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! Demo decks will be provided for learning and casual game play. This program is especially for […]

Class is full. Learn about sashiko, a Japanese hand-stitching technique, from master quilter Joan Masaki of the Hawaii Quilt Guild, and create a simple design […]

Advance care planning allows you to have a say in your care and allows you to talk to the people who matter most about the […]

We’re making three giant paintings to hang in the children’s room to create a mural on one of our walls. Come join the fun and […]

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 […]

Enjoy the sounds of old Hawai’i. Danny K Kila, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar player & teacher of HIMELE, will be in the library's central atrium […]

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 visit Liliha Public Library on the 4th Saturday of every month to read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give children […]

Meet our newest therapy dog Adaka!  This  program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and […]

Come visit Liliha Public Library on the 4th Saturday of every month to read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give children […]

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

Against a backdrop of economic hardship, housing instability, cultural transition, and environmental loss, Carreira Ching’s new collection, Blood Work and Other Stories, focuses on the complexities […]

Listen. Imagine. Build. Stories first.  LEGO®  fun next! Join us for family story time, then bring the book to life by building a LEGO creation […]

Join us for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours, all skill levels are welcome and patient […]

Teens, ages 12 - 19, are invited to create a felt wool creature through the fun and easy process of needle felting! Space and materials […]

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

01-07-2026: Due to a scheduling conflict, this event is cancelled until further notice. For more information, contact the library: 808-327-4327. Tackle your TBR (To Be […]

Join us for our monthly Spanish Book Club! El Rincón Literario de Hawaiʻi will meet to share and discuss "Viente Poemas de Amor y una […]

You’ll explore easy and gentle techniques that promote mindfulness in your daily movements. Virna expertly modifies techniques to suit your individual needs. This practice is […]

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 […]

Dr. Gail Y. Okawa, a granddaughter of a Japanese Christian minister from Hawai`i Island imprisoned in US internment camps during WWII, will introduce her 18-year […]

Location: Meeting Room Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on […]