Hawaiʻi State
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Come join us for Book Club! The Club meets every fourth Monday of the month. This month, we will be reading Significant, by Zoë Eisenberg. […]

In San Francisco’s Chinatown, an ordinary boy named Tom learns he’s the latest guardian of a phoenix egg after his grandmother’s death. Guided by a […]

Looking for something fun to do with friends?  There will be a variety of party and tabletop games to choose from.  Participants who come in […]

Aloha pumehana kākou! Feel free to join us for our second Hawaiian 101 class at the Kaimukī Public Library. We are continuing the Basic Hawaiian […]

Children ages 5 and up make their own LEGO creations. LEGOs will be on display in the library after the program is over. Anyone who […]

Aloha ʻĀina!  All are invited to join the advanced Hawaiian Language class.  Please note that this class is a continuation of the Hawaiian 102 with […]

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 […]

Join us for ʻOhana Game Night! We’ll have a variety of games for all ages, featuring both classic board games and newer favorites like Uno, […]

Join local author Jeff Coakley for a reading of his new book, Outhouse Mentality, and get to meet with and talk to him after the […]

Come to the library to sing and dance your afternoon away. Microphone and other equipment provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]

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 us in making Perler bead crafts. Each month, we'll explore a new theme and patterns, allowing you to create your unique work of art […]

Who’s ready to rock? Join us for a fun, interactive program where you can create your own painted rock. We will provide the rocks and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Battleship, Uno, Dungeons & Dragons, and more - come on over to Kīhei on the last Tuesday of the month, and bring your game faces! […]

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 […]

Movie fans are invited to join the Teen Cinema Club for a free screening of, The Outsiders: the Complete Novel (PG-13), a more-true-to-the-novel special edition […]

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 #3, cohort-based community learning series, has been cancelled.    Mahalo for your understanding. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for an after school movie! Ask at the circulation desk for movie title and more information. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]

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 […]

Create soft, colorful felt fortune cookies and tuck your own fun or inspiring messages inside!  A cozy, creative craft with a surprise in every "bite." […]

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 […]

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 […]

This month's selection is The Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Read the book and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. Snacks provided! The book […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Feeling lucky in the New Year? Play a seasonal BINGO at the Library with to welcome in the year of the Fire Horse. You can […]

Learn about and get help with the FAFSA. This presentation will cover financial aid programs, scholarship applications, and other resources. You will also have the […]

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 […]

This month's selection is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Read the book and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. Snacks provided! […]

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

Love to knit or crochet?  Enjoy the company of other fiber artists?  Bring your own creations and see what others are doing! If you’d like […]

Join the Teen Book Club for a reading feast!  Bring a book of your choice, read quietly among fellow bibliophiles, then gather at the end […]

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.

Get your voice heard and showcase your media creativity on local television! Join us at the Waipahu Public Library as staff from ʻŌlelo Community Media, […]

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 […]

Want to get better at reading?  Are you an animal lover?  Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog […]