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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. […]

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, […]

In partnership with the East Hawai'i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free hydroponic gardening workshop. Hydroponic gardening is the practice of growing plants […]

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

Want to have some fun keeping up your flexibility and mobility? Get out of your house and join our active seniors for an hour of […]

Attend a jewelry making class for adults! Jewelry artist, Sid Nakamoto, will lead participants in the making of a simple and beautiful wire wrapped piece. […]

Please join us for the movie showing of Hoppers, rated PG.  Mabel uses a new technology called "hopping" to transfer her consciousness into robotic beaver […]

The Wild Robot from 2:00pm – 3:45pm: After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh […]

Learn about Kanopy, a movie streaming service that is free to use with your library card and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the comfort of […]

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 […]

Do you have a little one ready to start preschool, but have no idea where to start? Do you know someone who does? Then come […]

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

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. […]

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 […]

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 a special storytime session, same time same place! We'll be learning about ʻulu (breadfruit), a great first food for keiki, through songs […]

Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime is a four week series designed for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver.  Each week features one Hawaiian food: […]

Join us Tuesday mornings for playtime (10:00am - 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tunes and Tales (10:30am - 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages […]

This is not a lecture! Join us for a hands-on, movement-based session where you'll practice balance activities, learn fall recovery techniques, and explore simple exercises […]

This is not a lecture! Join Cindy Fowler, PTA, for a hands-on, movement-based session where you'll practice balance activities, learn fall recovery techniques, and explore […]

Every Tuesday we are showing a free movie in our programming room! The movies showing in order are: Karate Kid: Legends, and Cloudy with a […]

This event series have been cancelled.       Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents […]

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 Wai‘anae Public Library for a fun-filled Kitchen Playdate for Toddlers (Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 28) in the […]

Children ages 2-5 years old and their families are invited to listen to stories, then play with puzzles. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]

Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center.  Suitable for preschoolers, though all […]

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 […]

Play BINGO at the Ewa Beach Public & School Library. You can win prizes. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone who requires an […]

Tweens, teens, and adults are invited to join this special author talk and writing workshop. Vanessa Fowler is the author of “A Tale of Two […]

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 […]

Enjoy a little quiet time while you decorate a simple scene with sparkly stickers. Supplies will be provided. Registration required. Call 808-483-7333. Anyone who requires […]

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, you have a fun afternoon at the […]

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 […]

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

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

Learn to make simple origami fries. Materials will be supplied. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies […]

Get ready to build, create, and imagine! Join us for a FREE LEGO Make & Take event where families can drop in and let their […]

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 […]

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 […]

Know thy shelf, and share your love of reading manga and graphic novels with other young readers in your community! Kaimukī Public Library will be […]

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. […]

Bakers to the front! Work together to create unique cupcakes using iconic Hawaiʻi flavors. Contestants will create cupcakes for themselves and our judges, who will […]

Drop Everything And Read along with Ms. Jayne from an award-winning juvenile novel every Tuesday afternoon. The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate will […]

Calling all crafters! Just in time to start making holiday gifts for your loved ones, learn to cross-stich with Robin! All materials provided. Best for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane.  This is a series of 4 classes, each Tuesday evening in July.  July 7, 14, 21, 28. Feel […]

Come join Read to Me International & the Kīhei Public Library for an evening of fun read-alouds, music, and reading resources! All ages and reading […]

Matt Brown, hobby grower of vanilla bean orchids will introduce the art and fun of growing and cultivating vanilla bean orchids including a little history […]

Join acclaimed musician Jeff Peterson for an engaging program featuring slack key guitar music and stories that explore the history and evolution of this unique Hawaiian […]

Interested in playing basic mahjong? Stop by the Ewa Beach Public & School Library for a chance to learn and play! Ages 14 and up. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a  magnet activity, and […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

Learn how ʻĀkoʻakoʻa is working to restore the coral reefs of West Hawaiʻi! ʻĀkoʻakoʻa’s mission is to empower the communities of West Hawaiʻi Island with […]

Ever wanted to learn mahjong, but all your friends are already experts, with no time to teach you? Join us for a new group that […]

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 […]

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

Learn line dancing at the Ewa Beach Library! Basics will be taught. Ages 14 and up. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]

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

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 […]

Players of all skill levels are invited to join us for a monthly series of Magic: the Gathering sessions.  Participants are encouraged to bring their […]

Come to the library to sing and dance your afternoon away. Microphone and other equipment provided. Ages 14 and up. Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

This Event has been cancelled.           Front of Makawao Library Every Wednesday 1:30-4:30 PM, except holidays Get direct help with program […]

Join storyteller Joe Miller for a 50-minute performance for all ages featuring music, magic, and traditional stories from Ojibwa, Inuit, Greek, African, and Māori cultures. […]

Visit our Teen Table to do a creative activity. This month, we'll make a Perler bead food charm. All materials will be provided, including some […]

Get a head start on the holiday season by creating a Christmas craft in July!  Keiki and teens are invited to craft an easy-to-make Christmas-themed foam […]

Join us to test-drive some new Oreo flavors! We'll sample an international selection, then rank our faves. This event is suitable for ages 12-18. Anyone […]

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. […]

This summer we will be building our own bento keychains! Join the teen librarian as we color, shrink and assemble to make your very own […]

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 […]

Learn how to make a volcano using lemons and common household ingredients! All supplies (and assistance) will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid […]

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 […]

This Summer Reading Challenge, teach yourself a new skill! Whether it is crocheting, working with fabric and felt, basic sewing, or DIY- come learn how […]

Come one, come all and join us for a special pasta jewelry program as we let our creative juices flow to create art and jewelry!  […]

2026 is Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai: the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana. Discover the fascinating wetland birds, shoreline birds, and seabirds of Hawaiʻi! Join Thomas Daubert, Executive […]

Discover the power and artistry of Japanese taiko with Kenny Endo and the Taiko Center of the Pacific. Experience dynamic performances, explore Japan’s diverse regional […]

Join an instructor from Māpunawai to learn tools and strategies for advertising online- particularly useful for small businesses! More information forthcoming. Contact the library to […]

Join us for an unforgettable Summer Fest filled with games, crafts, free Tatʻs Shaved Ice and a performance by the legendary Kenny Endo and Taiko Center […]

Knowing things is fun! You asked, we listened! We welcome adults for a fun evening of trivia, FREE POPCORN and a mocktail. Trivia topics may […]

Do you need a kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Have you gotten "stuck" in the middle of writing your memoirs? Or […]

Interested in playing basic mahjong? Stop by the Ewa Beach Public & School Library for a chance to learn and play! Ages 14 and up. Anyone […]

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 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 […]

Come learn and play Chinese Mahjong.   This will be on Thursday , July 2nd  from 10am-1pm in the Hawaii Kai Library meeting room. Anyone who […]

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 Auntie 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 puppetry artist Bonnie Kim for Tūtū's Garden, a 60-minute performance for ages 6+ celebrating the joy of growing, sharing, and enjoying food. Through puppetry and […]

Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and much more! Story time lasts around 30 minutes with a fun […]

Join us as we welcome K9 TheraPets Hawaii to the library! The registered therapy dogs are specially trained and can help people of all ages […]

Join Kumu Edna to learn important aspects of Hawaiian culture and Hawaiian language. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or […]

Want to have some fun keeping up your flexibility and mobility? Get out of your house and join our active seniors for an hour of […]

Always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? Now is your chance! Join our friendly 6-week beginners' course where you'll learn the basics step-by-step in […]

Join Kumu Edna to learn important aspects of Hawaiian culture and Hawaiian language. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or […]

Stop by the conference room to pet dogs, read books, drink coffee, and relax. Adopt a new friend, if you can! Huge mahalo to our […]

Adults are invited to a 2-day block printing program. On day 1 (July 23 from 1-3pm), you’ll select a design, carve, and print. On day […]

Come for a craft time, stay for a movie and snacks! Today's craft- Wizard Wands (1pm-2pm) Today's movie- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2pm-4pm) […]

Join the Reiki Circle to soothe your mind, body, and soul. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. […]

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 […]

Explore the world around you through craft activities and simple experiments. All materials provided. Best for ages 6 – 13. Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and crafting! Gain new insight into the cultural and historical significance of niu, as well efforts surrounding […]

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 […]

Do you love libraries and want to find a way to support them? Do you live in the Mountain View or Volcano communities? If so, […]

Come and play various board games or bring your own games.  This event will be held in the Hawaii Kai Library Meeting Room on Thursday, […]

Make mini lanterns and fold an origami yukata! Get ready for Bon Odori with these cute paper crafts. Decorate with the lanterns, use the yukata […]

Kids and families - join us for karaoke night! Pick out your song choice and sing away! Refreshments and programming co-sponsored by Kauaʻi Soto Zen […]

Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge with a movie an mini-meal! Limited plates. Call the library at (808) 565-7920 to book a reservation. Part 3 of […]

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books 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 National Geographic author Kris Bordessa in preserving fresh garden herbs for use in flavoring meals at home. You'll learn how to extend the shelf […]

Join acclaimed musician Jeff Peterson for an engaging program featuring slack key guitar music and stories that explore the history and evolution of this unique Hawaiian […]