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Celebrate National Library Week with us at Waiʻanae Public Library through a fun and creative keiki activity: Write a Love Letter to Your Library! Keiki […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

Family Hui Hawaii presents Changing the Tune: Conversations Matter.  Join us for a musical Parent Cafe where we come together to make music and explore […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate National Library Week with us at Waiʻanae Public Library through a fun and creative keiki activity: Write a Love Letter to Your Library! Keiki […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate National Library Week with us at Waiʻanae Public Library through a fun and creative keiki activity: Write a Love Letter to Your Library! Keiki […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Giant Connect Four? Yes, please! Table top air hockey? Even better! From classics like Mancala to new-found favorites like table top foosball, we've got something […]

Learn about the legend of the naupaka flower and create your own with pipe cleaners. This program is geared towards school-aged children, but all are […]

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, […]

Mr. Kneel comes back again for a rap! Join us for an afterschool explosion of fun in this 45-minute session filled with beatboxing, hip-hop, and […]

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 […]