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Waipahu Public Library is embracing snail mail from March to June 2026 and bringing back the art of letter writing. Our newest program is connecting […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate Chinese New Year’s with a paper lantern. Materials will be supplied. Limit one lantern per person while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 and […]

Join us to celebrate Chinese New Year! Learn how to make these lantern suncatchers!  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided. Best for Ages 6+. […]

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, […]

Teens are invited to Kailua Library for a monthly book club featuring young adult reads. Group meets from 5:00-6:30pm on the third Tuesday of each […]

Gung hee fat choy! Kick off the YEAR OF THE HORSE with Lion Dance blessing by the Phung 'Ohana of Ka'a'awa, Young Me Tai Chi […]

Community member and educator, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music. Attendees will learn about this ancient relaxing and strengthening art […]

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

Beginning on February 4th, free tax prep services will be provided by certified AARP volunteers. This service is on a walk in, first come first […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]

February's book club pick is The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. The Aina Haina Book Club will meet on Zoom. For more information or […]

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. […]

New time! Program will be held at 1:00-2:30 p.m. LEGO lovers can join us for two hours of free play with LEGO bricks during the […]

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 […]

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

See it before you see the sequel! Mario joins forces with Princess Peach and Toad to search for Luigi. Together, they hope to defeat the […]

Display your artistic talent in Waimānalo Library’s 2026 Tiny Art Show! Receive a mini kit (4”x4” canvas, acrylic paints, brush, and registration form) to paint […]

This book will be discussed in February 2026 at the second 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 […]

Beginning on February 12th, free tax prep services will be provided by certified AARP volunteers. This service is on a walk in, first come first […]

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 […]

Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and much more! Story time lasts around 30 minutes with a fun […]

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

Join KenNequea at Waikiki-Kapahulu Library to explore positive emotions and self-acceptance through storytime, light movement, breath, and gentle sound. Perfect for children and their families. […]

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 […]

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Visit our Teen Table in the loft to do a creative activity. We will upcycle a t-shirt, to extend the life of fabrics. Bring in […]

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 […]

한국어 스토리타임에 초대합니다! 한국말을 배우는 만 2-5세 어린이를 위한 즐거운 스토리타임이에요. 동화를 읽고, 동요를 함께 부르며 손놀이도 하고, 숫자, 색깔, 도형, 동물 등 다양한 주제를 […]

Join us for a fun, family-friendly magic show that celebrates the love of reading!Tickles the Clown is visiting us all the way from Maine for […]

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 […]

*E Kala Mai... this event is CANCELLED due to weather but will be re-scheduled.  Learn how music and dancing helps keep our hearts, minds, and […]

Join us in this brain health workshop where Amy Kelley, Medical Fitness Specialist, Certified Brain Health Trainer, and Behavior Change Specialist will be sharing evidence-based […]

The Junior League of Honolulu would like you to bring your keiki and ohana for a fun, one-hour literacy gathering rooted in community and connection. […]

Need a new accessory for the month? Join us in a workshop where we crochet a head bandana! Project is perfect for beginners who are […]

Looking for something to do in an air conditioned building? Drop in at the library and find either coloring pages or a papercraft project adults […]

A book festival at the library? Yes, please! You’re invited to the inaugural Oʻahu Indie Book Festival on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10 a.m.–2 […]

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 stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by […]

Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief? Join us at the library on every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month for […]

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

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 […]

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 for a talk by retired NOAA scientist and marine archaeologist Hans van Tilburg! China's Underwater Cultural Heritage talks about a Tang Dynasty shipwreck on […]

Join storyteller Jovelyn Richards for an interactive, hands-on workshop exploring the rich and complex journey of African American hair—from the 1700s to today. Through stories, […]

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 […]

Want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons, but don’t know where to start? Join us for a session with the Aloha Adventurers’ Guild! […]