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Get ready for a summer full of mystery, puzzles, and fun! Hidden characters have escaped into the library — can you find them all? Search […]

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. […]

Join Read to Me International and Kōloa Public and School Library for a morning of fun read-alouds, music, crafts and reading resources! All families that […]

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am. For the month of June, we will only have Play Time. In July, […]

Group practice with adults or seniors on a weekly commitment. Basic knowledge is required. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or […]

Join us for a LEGO challenge! We provide the LEGOs ... and a challenge. No need to register, just show up! Children under the age […]

It's that time again! What time, you ask? Why, it's the start of Summer At the Library! To kick off the summer, and start of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Ms. Mindy for playful and educational movement, music & stories. Suitable for keiki ages 2 - 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent […]

We will sew mini treats, eat some snacks and watch the movie The Princess Bride. All supplies provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come to Crochet & Connect with Your Community! Drop in for a Crochet Class, whether just starting out or refreshing your skills! Build your crochet […]

Start off the Summer Reading Challenge with your own mini chocolate book! Materials will be provided. Limit one book per person while supplies last. Anyone […]

Join us for a sweet time with a delicious double feature. Popcorn will be provided on a first come, first served basis.  2:30PM | Willie […]

Join local documentarian, Catherine Aki, for this special series presenting local legends—people, places and stories. Gather Tuesday afternoons throughout the month of June and into […]

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you!  Children will have the opportunity to get creative following […]

Author Brandi-Ann Uyemura will read her children’s book, I Am a Bon Dancer, inspired by the Kaua’i Bon dance festival. Books will be available for […]

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 […]

Mr. Kneel uses beatboxing and rhymes to teach children the importance of a well balanced diet. Mr. Kneel is an entertainer and educator who brings […]

Enjoy the versatile sounds of the harmonica during this entertaining and informative show, great for all ages! Danilo Marrone will open your ears and minds […]

Join Julia for a special evening storytime for the whole family! Come dressed in your PJ’s and enjoy a cozy evening of stories & songs. […]

Bon Season is upon us!  All are welcome to come and learn dances that are often danced at the bon dance; which for Hawai’i will […]

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 […]

Families won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with PATCH Hawai'i and learn about valuable early childhood resources available for children ages 2–5. A […]

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 Story Time every Wednesday! It’s a fun and lively program made just for little ones and their caregivers. Each week, your keiki […]

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 […]

Join us for our new day and time!  Wednesdays from 10-10:45AM. Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable […]

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 […]

Get ready for a “fairy” good time!  Join us for stories, magic, and fun with Susie Roth. This program is suitable for preschool – age […]

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

Is your child a storyteller at heart? This summer, kids get to create a real picture book — from the first word to the final […]

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, […]

Make some music (or at least noise) with Kylee! Learn about music notes and octaves, play fun songs, and enjoy the magic of boom whackers. […]

Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief? Join us at the library on every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month for […]

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 […]

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and enjoy a camp themed hour of reading together, scavenger hunting, and a quick camp themed craft. Anyone […]

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 […]

"Unplug & Play: Board Game Summer"! Join the fun with board games, Legos, and some treats (treats are limited, so come early!). Recommended for children […]

Join us for an evening of creative endeavors.  Participants will follow prompts for setting, subject, and action to plan and create “bad/awkward” art using provided […]

Join us for a special 12 part documentary series featuring the stories, knowledge, and legacy of Molokai kupuna every First Wednesday of the month! This […]

Games bring people together—come join the fun! The library will have a selection of board games, card games, and puzzles for kids, teens, and adults […]

Learn how to make rainbow limeade, a fresh and colorful drink great for beating the heat this summer!  We’ll also learn a little about density […]

The Kahului Public Library presents Children's Storytime! Come Thursday mornings for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Program is best suited for children ages 3-5 […]

Join Julia for a special storytime series for the whole family! This series centers on kalo, maiʻa, ʻulu, and ʻuala — nourishing foods that have […]

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 […]

Families with young children are invited to read, sing, and play at the library! For the first 30 minutes, children are welcome to drop in […]

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 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 adult. […]

Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library, as Allegro Keiki helps usher in the start of Summer Reading! A live instrumental music experience for young children and […]

Come for a craft time, stay for a movie and snacks! Today's craft- Musubi Magnet (1pm-2pm) Today's movie- Lilo & Stitch (2pm-4pm) Anyone who requires […]

LEGO Lab is an exciting, hands-on building adventure where keiki watch our LEGO Lab Scientist demonstrate a creation, then have the chance to bring it […]

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 […]

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 fun, interactive outdoor reading experience for the whole family! Walk along the path as pages from Too Many Mangos come to life. […]

Get ready for a summer full of mystery, puzzles, and fun! Hidden characters have escaped into the library — can you find them all? Search […]

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, means a calabash full to the brim. To celebrate this theme, every Friday in June and July […]

Join us on Fridays, June 5th, June 12th, and June 19th for learning and play at our Literacy Game Series—open to all ages! Families are […]

Paint a mini pot and choose a plant! Use acrylic paint to customize a tiny terra cotta pot and choose an equally tiny plant to […]

E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Itʻs time for Summer Reading! Letʻs get started in style, with a fun community gathering to get signed up and […]

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! Demo decks will be provided for learning and casual game play. This program is especially for […]

Calling all LEGO Builders! Are you up for a challenge? Work alone or with a partner. You will get: A bag of random LEGOs 1 […]

Kick your weekend off right with a game or two at the library! Board games, computer games, and sidewalk games for kids. Families with kids […]

Join us in hearing stories from a volunteer reader with Ohana 100, DKAFF. As a part of Ohana 100, DKAFF's commitment to early literacy and […]

Join Wai‘anae Public Library for a fun-filled Kalo Storytime! Keiki and their ‘ohana are invited to enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and crafts all about kalo, […]

"Stay Cool, Stay Sunny" this summer and join us for some "Summer Fun Activities": -Roller Coaster STEM activity (June 6th) -Chalk art contest (June 20th) […]

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 […]

Do your children know how to navigate the internet safely?  Join us for fun, hands-on activities that help keiki, teens, and their families learn how to be smart, […]

Join us for a live musical experience followed by ice cream and popcorn to celebrate the start of Summer Reading Challenge.  Make sure you are […]

Celebrate the beginning of summer reading at "First Taste of Summer", the exciting kick-off event for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! Join us on Saturday, […]

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 […]

Meet teen book author Jack Bartley. Jack Bartley will discuss his 2nd post-apocalyptic Hilo-set book, The Seekers. This is the sequel to the first book […]

Celebrate the Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme, E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, by creating your own magnets, featuring your favorite […]

Nourish your mind and kick off the summer reading challenge with us as we enjoy the melodious sounds of the harmonica! We’re thrilled to host […]

Are you interested in ceramics? To kick off the Summer Reading Challenge, ceramist Ash Huang will teach you how to make your own ceramic musubi […]

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 […]

Come and hear folk tales shared by storyteller and local children's author Dave Del Rocco. This program is suitable for preschool and up.  Young children […]

Local author Elisabeth Watanabe returns and reads two books from her Wen Fei and Hei Hei Adventures series, “Wen Fei and the Baiji” and “Xiao […]

Want to get better at reading?  Are you an animal lover?  Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog […]

Join us in making Butter slime! (2) Time Slots: 1:00-2:00pm 2:30 – 3:30pm You’ll be making a special “butter” slime using glue, contact solution, shaving […]