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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 […]

Something exciting is blooming at the library! Join us for a fun, all-ages Spring Scavenger Hunt. Search the library for hidden objects and materials tucked […]

The Keaʻau Public & School Library is pleased to present a special Keaʻau Oral History Display. This exhibit features historical photographs and collected oral histories […]

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. […]

In partnership with the East Hawai'i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free gardening workshop. Cassava originates from South America and is now a […]

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, […]

Come hang out with us for our after-school movie event! Kids of all ages 5 and up can enjoy a thoughtfully picked movie each week […]

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

Join us for another fun pollinator and gardening program for keiki, ages 5 to 12, presented by our friends, the Kaua’i Master Gardeners. Here is […]

Learn hula at the Ewa Beach Library! Basics will be taught. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of […]

Children ages 4 and up make their own LEGO creations. LEGOs will be on display in the library after the program is over. Anyone who […]

Come join us all week for afternoon art and films. Open to all ages. ALL PROGRAMS BEGIN AT 3pm. Monday 3/16 - Rainbow Paper Chain […]

Ever wanted to try this fun, portable, and practical craft? Or maybe you already know how, but need help learning to read patterns? Come join […]

Back by popular demand, it's another Bad Art Night! This week, we'll be exploring - Leprechauns! Just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Let's see […]

Join RTMI (Read To Me International) & the Waimea Public Library for read-alouds, a light dinner, and a kid-friendly craft! Families who register on the […]

Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a craft for each child. Children must be accompanied by […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for a fun, hands-on messy play session that will spark creativity and sensory exploration. From creating your own slime to messy arts and […]

This program has been postponed to a later date due to the recent storm. Mahalo for your understanding.  

As part of BREAKweek activities happening across the state, Joseph Figaroa of BREAKin Through Hawaiʻi is coming to Molokaʻi with B-Boy Kepaʻa to present a […]

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 […]

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 […]

UPDATE 3/16/26: APOLOGIES FOR THE SHORT NOTICE AND INCONVENIENCE. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED AND SET TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO UNEXPECTED STAFF ILLNESS. Need […]

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 […]

Something exciting is blooming at the library! Join us for a fun, all-ages Spring Scavenger Hunt. Search the library for hidden objects and materials tucked […]

NAMI Peer support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope for people living with mental illness. Free and confidential. Connection Recovery Peer Support Groups meet […]

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 […]

Coloring can be very stress relieving! Add free coffee and refreshments from our Friends of the Lihue Library and St. Michael's Church, you have a […]

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 […]

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a shamrock craft. Materials will be supplied. Limit one shamrock per person while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 and […]

Come join us for a free movie showing, Jurassic World : Rebirth. A new era is born in the iconic Jurassic World series. We join […]

Come join us all week for afternoon art and films. Open to all ages. ALL PROGRAMS BEGIN AT 3pm. Monday 3/16 - Rainbow Paper Chain […]

Know thy shelf, and share your love of reading manga and graphic novels with other young readers in your community! Starting March 17th, 2026, Kaimukī […]

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. […]

Gotta catch ‘em all! Meet up with friends to talk Pokémon, play the Pokémon trading card game, and learn how to play!  Spaces are limited: […]

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 […]

Join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Learn how to make these suncatchers!  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided. Best for Ages 6+. Registration […]

The program tomorrow has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Join us to learn about: Common warning signs. The difference between normal aging and […]

Movie fans are invited to join the Teen Cinema Club for a free screening of, Hidden Figures (PG), a film that highlights the crucial contributions […]

March into Spring with a screening of Little Women (2019), rated PG, at Kapa'a Public Library. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. Outside […]

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

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 […]

Let's take a look at the stars! Dr. JD Armstrong, Technology Education and Outreach Specialist at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy on Maui, […]

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 […]

Something exciting is blooming at the library! Join us for a fun, all-ages Spring Scavenger Hunt. Search the library for hidden objects and materials tucked […]

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Welcome spring with a family-friendly yoga workshop exploring playful poses inspired by seeds, flowers, and tress using gentle movement. By channeling a limb of yoga […]

Join us to learn how to turn old pages from discarded books into upcycled flowers! These book flowers make the perfect centerpiece for a decorated […]

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 […]

Balloon Storytelling turns library storytime into an unforgettable adventure!  To wrap up the fun, Chris Da Clown will pass out a special balloon to each […]

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

Join us for live classical music with the West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet, one of the Kamuela Philharmonicʻs chamber ensembles. Free and suitable for all ages. […]

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

March's book club pick is The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. The Aina Haina Book Club will meet on Zoom. For more […]

Join us at Aiea Library for a FREAKY movie doubleheader! First, at 12:00 noon, will be Freaky Friday . Here is a description from Movie […]

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 […]

Call all teens ages 12 to 18 years old!  Visit the downtown Hawaiʻi State Library and learn the art of kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding […]

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 […]

Children ages 5 and up, and teens can choose from a variety of projects to color, including: "stained glass" window clings, fabric pencil cases and […]

Learn about Hawaiʻi's endemic kāhuli snails and their habitat, and then sculpt a 3D version of them with Wikki Stix waxed yarn. This program is […]

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, […]

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 […]

During Spring Break, come see a free PG-13 movie. Viewers must be 13 yrs. and older to watch the movie.  The movie is Marvel's Fantastic […]

Please join us for an after-school Lego challenge! This month we'll be building scenes from our favorite books. Come create a princess castle, a dragon […]

Keiki ages 5-14 are invited to join Kapolei Public Library’s Pokémon Club!   March 04: Learn and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). Cards […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come join us all week for afternoon art and films. Open to all ages. ALL PROGRAMS BEGIN AT 3pm. Monday 3/16 - Rainbow Paper Chain […]

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 […]

Please join us for a Résumé Building Workshop designed to help you create a strong and effective resume. During this session, we will review different […]

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 […]

From Yarn to Yay! Learn to knit today! Want to learn to knit? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we'll teach you the […]

Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings on the library's lanai from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play and more. We also have an assortment of other board […]

Calling all builders and budding engineers! Join us for a fun evening of designing, building, and dreaming big. Build, play, and learn with available kits […]

The community is invited to listen, learn from and share their views with local, Hawaii and international speakers about a variety of topics through the […]

Please join us at Makawao Library for a wonderful night of music!  Glen Innes is a fun loving, traditional Celtic band based on Maui, blending upbeat […]

This book will be discussed in March 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 […]

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 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 […]

Looking for something to do during Spring break?  Join us for Legos in the Library!  Complete a lego challenge or work independently.  Come build, create […]

Aloha kākou! The Kahului Library presents Children’s Storytime. Thursday mornings for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Program is best suited for children ages 3 […]

Want to learn more about your smartphone? Sign up for a free class that will cover: • Introduction to smartphone anatomy, features, & gestures • Adjusting key […]

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 […]

Join us for a s storytime featuring books and songs about delicious tacos! We'll also have a special guest author reading her new book - […]

Join us in celebrating the new Taking Flight Mural and meeting room technology upgrades at our library on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hear from our […]

Something exciting is blooming at the library! Join us for a fun, all-ages Spring Scavenger Hunt. Search the library for hidden objects and materials tucked […]

Children ages preschool and up are invited to create a simple dragon craft from 12:30-1:15pm. All supplies will be provided. After a 15 minute break, […]

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 […]

Aloha kākou! Please join us at Hilo Public Library for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna will show us how to […]

Please join us for the movie showing of How to Train Your Dragon, based on the popular Children's book series. This live-action movie will follow […]

“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 […]

Local sewing expert Marge Bourget continues to teach us sewing basics! This 90-minute program is suitable for ages 8 and up. Please see a staff […]

This month's selection is Black Stallion by Walter Farley. Read the book and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. Snacks provided! The book […]

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 join us all week for afternoon art and films. Open to all ages. ALL PROGRAMS BEGIN AT 3pm. Monday 3/16 - Rainbow Paper Chain […]

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 […]

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 […]

Please join us for free introduction to ukulele classes which are designed for ages 13 and up. The classes are taught by Melissa Sigh. With […]

Make a loom and weave a tiny rug! Use it as a plant or mug coaster, hang it on the wall, put it in a […]

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 […]

Bog Queen : a novel by Anna North "Three narratives intersect--a young woman of Iron Age Briton begins her first year as village Druid during […]

This sticker program for adults will help you to unwind after a busy day. Enjoy a little quiet time while you decorate a simple scene […]

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 […]