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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 […]

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. […]

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am. Storytime includes reading picture books, singing sweet songs, storytelling with felt/flannel pieces, puppets, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

Preschool Storytime is cancelled today.  We apologize for the inconvenience. Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This […]

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 […]

Guest Storytellers from the US Navy will read stories to children. Then, complete a simple make-and-take craft in the library. All supplies will be provided. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stop by to keep your hands and brain busy. We’ll have Lego available to create with and make your own ideas a reality. Anyone who […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a monthly community storytelling series, where true, personal stories come alive through local voices. Stories We Carry is a gathering space designed […]

For those 3 years of age and older.  We will move, sing, stretch, breathe and read.  Join us in songs filled with yoga poses as […]

The Free AARP Tax Aide service on March 11 is cancelled due to bad weather concerns. The Library and AARP both apologize for the inconvenience.

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 […]

For those 3 years of age and older.  We will move, sing, stretch, breathe and read.  Join us in songs filled with yoga poses as […]

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

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 […]

Learn three methods of making lei by participating in this three-part series taught by City & County of Honolulu Department of Parks & Recreation’s Cultural […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bring your kids to the Ewa Beach Library for some wooden puzzle fun. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Anyone who […]

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 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 at our usual storytime hour for a joyful morning of storytelling and soothing inner focus fun. Working with Critikos Minds Children's Museum, there […]

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 […]

This will be the second and last session of the workshop where we will use everything we learn to make a phone bag. Please bring […]

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 […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

UPDATE 3/10/2026 DUE TO THE UPCOMING SEVERE WEATHER, THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.  This will be the […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

This Saturday's Storytime cancelled due to weather. Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]