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Do you needle a little time to mend? Bring your project to the Kahuku Cool Lab to make some Pin Pals and finally get those […]

Anoʻai me ke aloha!  This Summer Kaimukī Public Library is offering a Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun […]

Learn to play simple songs on the ukulele with music instructor Randy Fonseca. For new and beginning players. Participants eligible for a Mountain View Adventure […]

Join the Lihue Live Poets Society for a relaxed poetry workshop at the Lihue Public Library. Open to new members of all skill levels! Anyone […]

Celebrate Summer Reading! Our theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the power of storytelling through music, chants, and […]

Back by popular demand - it's another Bad Art Night! Tonight, we will be exploring the amazing art of Manga, trying to create our own, […]

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 […]

Join the discussion of All Systems Red (Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"'As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure.' […]

This craft program for adults will help you to relax while taking a break from your busy day. Enjoy a little quiet time while you […]

HAWAI‘I PONO‘I, the newly restored 1970 film (60 minutes) is a visually stunning and poetic meditation on music, the gods in the Hawaiian pantheon, and […]

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 […]

A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to […]

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 2nd Tuesday […]

Every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Challenge art and craft supplies will be available for you to come and create! Bring your own to add […]

Does singing bring you joy? Come join us as we sing along to the Disney movie, Mulan. Captions will be turned on to sing along […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute […]

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 […]

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play? Whatever […]

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 as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that […]

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 […]

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 as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! "The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i" […]

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 […]

Ohe Kapala is traditionally carved out of bamboo for kapa and clothing.  We will be using carved out rubber stamps to decorate a greeting card […]

Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play. We also have an assortment of other board games to choose from. Please check […]

Join us for a fun, hands-on event open to nature lovers of all ages! Learn about native plants and how they help our environment while […]

Join us in welcoming Kevin Perry, local Wai'anae resident to the library. Come enjoy he smooth sound and the awesome talent he brings to the […]

The right plant in the right place! With Master Gardener Ed Fenzl of Living Light Landscaping. Presentation on: -Developing a natural garden -Reducing maintenance Learn […]

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Cheryl Yoshie Nakasone for an all-ages program exploring the beauty and evolution of Okinawan dance, from classical forms […]

Join us for a monthly workshop series to illuminate your path toward financial empowerment featuring 6 key topics: February Budgeting Basics:  Making Every Dollar Count […]

This FREE program is suitable for high school students, their families, and interested adults. Are you in high school and thinking of college after graduation? […]

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! 2025 has been proclaimed the Year of Our Community Forests in Hawai‘i! To celebrate, public libraries are partnering with […]

Join the Writers Group at the Waialua Public Library every 2nd Thursday from 9:30am-11:00am to discuss the monthly writing topic, share your work, and get […]

Play BINGO at the Ewa Beach Public & School Library. You can win prizes. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or […]

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.  We […]

Join the Holoholo Bookmobile at Napili Park!  Enjoy an interactive storytime at 10:30 and visit the Holoholo Bookmobile to register for a library card, borrow […]

Learn computer basics such as: • Turning on your device(s) • Identifying mouse and pointer & functions • Typing in the “address bar” Get comfortable […]

Five high-school students in detention become friends and form a pop band that resonates with fellow classmates who are shunned by their elitist peers. Get […]

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library to meet with a Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi representative. The representative […]

Join us for movies at Kealakekua this summer! Movie begins at 1 p.m. Wicked is rated PG and runs for approximately 160 minutes. Anyone who […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute […]

Join us to be enlightened by Dr. Carolyn O'Mahony for an interactive workshop for parents and caregivers of 5-9 year old keiki. Learn low cost, […]

Come spend part of Summer Break with us at the library! Watch The Greatest Showman with your friends and family. Children under 12 must be […]

Our Summer Reading Challenge theme this year is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele in`Ōlelo Hawai`i, or Let's Read: song, anthem, or chant. Libraries are of course […]

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 as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Li‘a: The Legacy of a Hawaiian Man is an award-winning documentary that […]

Join us for Wicked this weeks summer movie jam in the Manoa Library meeting room. You are welcome to bring small snacks as well as […]

Let's get crafty! Join us and make your own unique magnets to keep or give as a gift. We will be using GLITTER too! Perfect […]

Please join our book club for a discussion of The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra, the first in a charming, joyful crime series set […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of […]

One Two Three : a novel by Laurie Frankel​ “In a town about to be ravaged for a second time by an evil chemical company, […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! "The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i" […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate National Watercolor Month with our first Laupāhoehoe Tiny Art Show on Friday beginning at 12:30 pm. "Java Jive" featuring Jerry & Rose will be […]

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening! Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of […]

Learn to sketch and make fashion artwork from a local fashion designer! No previous drawing experience needed, all skill levels welcome! For ages 8 and […]

Join us on Fridays at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a free film screening! July 11th's Friday Film: The Greatest Showman (PG, 96 min) Light […]

Art Friday returns! Join us every Friday in June and July to try a new project, get a little messy, and make some art. All […]

How can I get help with my job search and applying for a new job? How can I level up my computer skills and resume […]

Get ready to get tap out a rhythm with bottle cap castanets. Supplies will be provided; limit one pair per person while supplies last. Recommended […]

Dave Del Rocco will enchant you with folk tales and short stories from around the world! For all ages; young children must be accompanied by […]

Celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge's theme of Mele with the Arcadia Seniors playing some live music.  Come hang out with us, listen to a local […]

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Cheryl Yoshie Nakasone for an all-ages program exploring the beauty and evolution of Okinawan dance, from classical forms […]

Enjoy some mele at Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library! Genevieve Sendrey attends Kailua Intermediate. This thirteen year-old also takes vocal and guitar lessons at Kailua Music […]

Join us for a musical afternoon featuring some of Hawaii's finest classical voices in a program of art song, arias, Broadway, and more. The performers […]

At 1:00, join artist Rich Rodriguez as he leads a drawing workshop. You’ll learn the basics of how to draw characters (like Stitch, Smurfs, and […]

Celebrate the rich traditions of Hawai‘i through mele with renowned musician Kuʻuipo Kumukahi. Her soulful voice and storytelling bring the music and culture of the […]

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! 2025 has been proclaimed the Year of Our Community Forests in Hawai‘i! To celebrate, public libraries are partnering with […]

‘Ohe Kapala is traditionally carved out of bamboo for kapa and clothing.  We will be creating and experimenting with our own temporary ‘Ohe Kapala.  You […]

Join us for an enchanting woodwind quintet concert that blends the elegance of classical music, the charm of popular tunes, and the warmth of Hawaiian […]