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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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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

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

All participants will walk away with useful and highly effective tips on using food-as-therapy, acupressure, and other lifestyle tools as well as info on acupuncture […]

Have you ever wanted to try 3D printing? The instructor will help participants navigate 3D printing programs to create, and export their designs.  The participants […]

Join the Kaua‘i Live Poets Society for a relaxed poetry workshop at the Līhu‘e Public Library. Open to new, adult members of all skill levels! […]

Are you “game” to play? This event is for people who are interested in tabletop gaming, including Euro games. Bring your favorites to introduce to […]

Strategy! Mental exercise! Chess Club! Join us and learn to play or brush up on your skills. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome to […]

Come in and catch a showing of Whoopie Goldberg in Sister Act! Show starts at 5. Singing along is encouraged. Program is suitable for age […]

Join author Russell Fielding for a talk about his new book, Breadfruit: Three Global Journeys of a Bountiful Tree. “Breadfruit: Three Global Journeys of a […]

Join us for Nānākuli Public Library’s Hui Lei, a lei making club where you can create lei, talk story, and learn together. This program is […]

Come enjoy games and puzzles at the library! A small selection of games and puzzles of different varieties and difficulties will be on hand. With […]

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. […]

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 […]

Little sprouts and their families are welcome to join us for a garden-themed storytime full of books, rhymes, movement and simple activities that celebrate plants […]

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 […]

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 […]

This beginner-friendly smartphone class will help you gain confidence in using your mobile devices to stay connected, informed, and safe online. We’ll start by exploring […]

Join PC Crafters for a make-and-take craft! You will make “Partner in Crime”! greeting cards.  Let your creative imagination run wild w/this project!  Space is […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Create, connect, and share your fiber crafts passion! If you're a beginner or expert, come share you passion for fiber crafts. Bring your own project […]

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 […]

This coloring program will help you to unwind. Bring your friends and relax while coloring beautiful designs and patterns. Supplies will be provided or you […]

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. […]

This program is designed for ages birth through early elementary. Participants will use interactive props and and instruments to encourage musical participation. Attend one class […]

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 on the first Tuesday of every month to participate in Kapaʻa's Lego Club! The Lego club will promote creativity, problem solving, and teamwork […]

This music program is designed for all ages. Students will learn several introductory ukulele chords. Younger keiki will participate in movement activities as older keiki […]

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind off stitches by making a dishcloth. This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

Weekly Wednesday Story Time at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 2-4 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies supported by the […]

Weekly Wednesday Story Time at Kapaa Public Library! Story time is for approximately 2-4 year old children and their parent/guardian. Programming and supplies supported by the […]

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 […]

Discover the exciting world of Mahjong! Join us for a fun session, whether you're new or experienced. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this non-gambling event […]

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 […]

Join Kiana, an early childhood educator, for a joyful morning of play, stories, and songs. Families can explore a variety of play invitations, enjoy a […]

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 […]

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 […]

All classes taught by Melissa Sigh. With twenty-six years of teaching experience, Melissa Sigh fosters student growth and joy through music-making, personal connection, and insightful […]

Interested in playing Rummikub (described as a combination of Rummy and mahjong) or Dominoes? Stop by the Ewa Beach Public & School Library for a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 in to see a free rated-R movie. Viewers must be 18 yrs. and older to watch the movie.  To celebrate its 40th anniversary, we’ll […]

Scissors. Fabric. Flowers. Teens, grab your friends and get crafty designing blooms that last forever! This teen-friendly project is all about creativity, color, and friendship—turning […]

Fun for the whole family! Join us for Family Movie Night at the library featuring the 1994 library-based classic film, The Pagemaster. From producer: "A cowardly […]

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 […]

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 […]

Building Brain Healthy Habits Princeville Public Library Thursday, April 2, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Wednesday, April 8, 2026 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM […]

Turn a pink eraser into a work of art!  Teens will carve, ink and print their own designs while learning the basics of printmaking in […]

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 […]

The best place for your preschooler to learn listening, social, and fine motor skills to get ready for school years! Join us for stories, crafts, […]

Explore the Art of Block Printing Participants will create lei flower blocks to print on paper and fabric during the course of this four week […]

Free Tax Services Pop-UP for Hawai'i Island Taxpayers, provided by the State of Hawai'i Department of Taxation. Services Available: Use Tax Certifications Help with Hawai'i […]

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

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 […]

Spring cards are our next project. Edging scissors, colored pencils, and glue will be provided. Feel free to bring your own supplies as well. Registration […]

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

Every 2nd Thursday of the month. If you love books you’ll love our book club! Come for an hour. YOU choose the book, no assigned […]

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 […]

Ever want to start journaling but didn’t know where to begin? Join us to learn journaling techniques such as: Blackout Poetry      Word Circling  […]

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

Interested in the Pokemon Trading Card Game, but don’t know how to play? Join us in playing through your first Pokemon card game using the […]

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t want to […]

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 […]

April's Book Club pick is To The Moon And Back by Eliana Ramage. This stirring coming-of-age novel is the tale of a young woman determined […]

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 […]

What the Chicken Knows : A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird by Sy Montgomery ​"Setting the record straight about the humble chicken. […]

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 us for a welcoming social gathering, café-style, for anyone living with changes in their memory and the people who care about them. Memory cafes […]

All O'ahu libraries are closed and programs canceled Friday April 10, due to server weather Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for […]

All O'ahu libraries are closed and programs canceled Friday April 10, due to server weather Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library […]

All O'ahu libraries are closed and programs canceled Friday April 10, due to server weather Interested in playing basic mahjong? Stop by the Ewa Beach […]

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

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Everyone is invited to enjoy the game, learn new skills, and participate in friendly competition. This program is open to all ages and levels of […]

Come join us for Knitting Club! Make something fun and some new friends. Bring your own supplies or use our stuff and start a new […]

Join us for a creative, Dungeons & Dragons–style tabletop role-playing experience every Friday from 3–4 PM! Children will explore imaginative worlds through drawing, improv, and […]

All O'ahu libraries are closed and programs canceled Friday April 10, due to server weather Calling all LEGO Builders! Are you up for a challenge? […]

All O'ahu libraries are closed and programs canceled Friday April 10, due to server weather. LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free […]

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 […]

Create a fabulous 3D gecko. Color and cut and shape into this speedy, slithery friend. We welcome children ages 5 and up accompanied by an […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Artists unite! Join the Teen Art Party and spend time working on personal art projects or these drop-in crafts: friendship bracelets keychain charms This program […]

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.  […]

Learn how to put hook to yarn in these beginner lessons in crochet! Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian, Sarah, this introductory course will teach you […]

Bring your small clothing items in need of simple repair to our free mending clinic! Need to sew on a button, patch a puka, or […]

Location: Program Room Curious about loom weaving? Discover and learn how to create cloth on a loom in this hands-on class. This session will be […]

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 crafts and puzzles! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at […]

Come to Create, Craft, & Connect with Your Community! Join the Creative Collective, a welcoming space for makers of all ages! Bring your own craft project to […]

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 […]

Please join us the Second Saturday of each month for a friendly game of chess! Four boards will be available on a first come, first […]

Join us at the Hawaii State Library for a FREE beginners’ course to watercolor. Follow along with artist Paige Su to paint the beautiful Maunalei […]

Create a cute cat-themed pendant that you can use for jewelry or as a keychain.  Discover what you can make by using UV resin, origami […]

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 every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring […]

Join Crochet & Fiber Artist Connie Lee Lynch for a beginner crochet class!   Whether you’ve never held a hook before or just need a […]