Hawaiʻi State
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Let’s craft together! Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, friendly space to make and connect. All skill levels welcome. Anyone who requires an […]

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 a new self-guided writing circle that will be on every other Monday from 1-2:30 PM. This month’s meetings will be on Monday,  […]

Feeling crafty? Come create a calming glitter jar! It's a fun way to help keiki (or adults) learn to relax, by watching the glitter go […]

Come in and learn how to tie specialized knots and make something cool with them! We provide the chord and pins, you provide the inspiration. […]

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us at our Monday Night Poetry gathering on April 13th at 5:30 pm at the library! Come share your voice, […]

Join us for a fun and informative question and answer contest! Questions may cover notable people and include subjects such as literature, history, and geography. […]

Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowl Soundbath A unique immersive experience of being “bathed” in the vibrations of eight 432 Hz Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls made from […]

Learn how lifestyle choices across the lifespan influence brain health. In this half hour session, you'll gain practical, evidence-based strategies to promote brain health and […]

Take some time in your day to have a breather and spend time to watercolor a bookmark. Theme: Mermaid. Registration required. Call 808-483-7333. Anyone who […]

Discover the art of block printing in this hands-on workshop for teens and adults. Participants will learn the fundamentals of printmaking while creating a custom […]

Join the discussion of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"In 1936, tucked deep into the woods of Troublesome […]

Location: Program Room Social Service Navigators from Vibrant Hawai‘i will be on-site to offer resources and services to community members in need. Get help with […]

Attend a free 120 minute session on Google & Cloud Essentials. Participants will learn: The difference between cloud & local storage. Learn how to access […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Update 4/9/2026: This event is canceled due to our parking lot and elevator being unavailable. Apologies for the short notice and inconvenience. Need a new […]

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 local author Virginia Fortner for a workshop on writing. For those who want to become, and those who are, writers! Participants choose, sample, and […]

Learn how to make a simple ribbon lei for someone special. Materials will be supplied. Limit one lei per person while supplies last. Recommended for […]

Unplug and have fun with us at Family Game Day every 2nd Tuesday of the month! All ages welcome! Games provided or feel free to […]

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 […]

Attention all GenX'ers and Millennials and 80's movie buffs! Do you wish you could share your generational trauma with those who have no idea about […]

We are hosting our first open mic night! Step on the stage and share a poem, a song, or a few words. This program is […]

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 Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane.  The same class will be offered monthly. Feel free to attend each one and improve your skills! Contact […]

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 communty storytelling series where true, personal stories come alive through local voices. Stories We Carry is a  gathering space desiged […]

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

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 […]

NOTE: due to a last-minute change in instructor availability, this event has been rescheduled from Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from […]

April's book club pick is The Optimist's Daughter by Eudora Welty. The Aina Haina Book Club will meet on Zoom. For more information or to […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

I ka ‘ōlelo nō ke ola, i ka ‘ōlelo nō ka make. “In language there is life, in language there is death.” — ʻŌlelo Noʻeau […]

Patrons are invited to learn and participate in the Japanese art of Senbazuru. Translating to "1,000 cranes", Senbazuru is a longstanding tradition of folding one […]

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 […]

Learn how to make 5D diamond stickers.  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.  Best suited for those four years old and up.  Adults are […]

Alzheimer's Association presents: Building Brain Healthy Habits KEY TAKEAWAYS: INSIGHTS FROM THE U.S. POINTER STUDY ON LIFESTYLE AND BRAIN HEALTH HABITS THAT MAY HELP LOWER […]

This book will be discussed in April 2026 at the in-person book club meeting at the library. There is no longer a virtual/online book club. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for the first installment of a four-part spring gardening series with Kaʻū farmer Ted Bennett! He will show us how to get started […]

Join the University of Hawaiʻi ʻŌhiʻa Love Team for a showing of their film Protecting Hawaiiʻs Native Forests (9 mins), followed by a  Q & […]

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 […]

Elphaba and Glinda are now estranged, each living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba, now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives […]

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 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 library program has been canceled.  Apologies for any inconvenience! Learn about the history of creative kokeshi dolls and make your own! Program will be […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Aloha kākou! The Kahului Library presents ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Kamu Rodrigues. Kamu Rodrigues will show us how to include using the Hawaiian […]

Honolulu Police Department officials will make free Kupuna ID safety cards for adults ages 55 years and older. There is a form to fill out. […]

Location: Program Room Are you curious about textiles and handcrafted items? Welcome to the beautiful craft of handweaving! Join us at Hilo Public Library the […]

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 […]

Enjoy a movie at the library! Join us every third Saturday for box office hits on the big screen with big sound. We'll prove the […]

Curious about the basics of Medicare? Confused about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? If so, don’t worry! Help is here! As part of Mililani […]

Join us for our monthly Spanish Book Club! El Rincón Literario de Hawaiʻi will meet to share and discuss "Eva Luna" by Isabel Allende. Limited […]

You’ll explore easy and gentle techniques that promote mindfulness in your daily movements. Virna expertly modifies techniques to suit your individual needs. This practice is […]