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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. […]

The March 17th event is canceled. The library apologizes for the inconvenience.

This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters Kindergarten. One of the best ways to encourage […]

Kick off the spring break with some fun with friends and games galore. All ages welcome. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]

NOTE: Laupahoehoe Library's phones have been intermittently unavailable due to issues with the line. Please call one of the other Library Branches for assistance. Join us […]

Join members of the University of Hawaii Master Gardener Program at Lihue Library for a fun and exciting program to: -Make seed balls using clay, […]

Is it Spring Break? Are you bored? Then come to the library! There will be a new craft or game every day to keep you […]

Come join us for a craft activity.  Learn how to make simple dog toys at our workshop.  Your creations will be collected and distributed to […]

Children's Monday movies are back at the library and we’re providing the popcorn! Check with us for movie titles and ratings. Appropriate for children 5+, […]

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play.  All ages welcome!  Build a Lego masterpiece!  Meet other Lego artists as you create. Anyone who […]

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 […]

Back by popular demand, it's another Bad Art Night! Aren't you lucky to have two in one month? This week, we'll be exploring - Leprechauns! […]

Attend a free one-hour session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and send […]

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 […]

Come on up to Makawao this Spring Break to get rockin’ and rollin’ with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band! In front of the […]

The March 18th Preschool Storytime is canceled. The library apologizes for the inconvenience.

Join us for our new storytime series! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet. We will read books and do crafts […]

PLAYTIME (10:00-10:30) CANCELLED THIS WEEK ONLY  - STORYTIME PROGRAM BEGINS AT 10:30 Join us every Tuesday morning for playtime (10:00am - 10:30am) followed by a […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and […]

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 […]

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]

Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center and conversations about self-care for […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and […]

Join us for free movie screenings at Mililani Public Library during Spring Break! IF is rated PG and runs for 104 minutes. From writer and […]

Is it Spring Break? Are you bored? Then come to the library! There will be a new craft or game every day to keep you […]

Come join us for an educational program with Aloha Ilio Rescue. Their staff will be sharing information on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. By […]

Come to Waikīkī-Kapahulu  Public Library every Tuesday at 2:00pm and learn how to play chess! From the very basics to strategy instruction, all levels of […]

Join us for a fun and informative presentation all about our cat friends! We'll explore fascinating cat facts, dive into the history of cats and […]

Laupahoehoe Library's phones have been intermittently unavailable due to issues with the line. Please call one of the other Library Branches for assistance. Join us as […]

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, […]

Spring Break means NO School! Join us for activities everyday during the break. Wednesday is Board Game Day! Meet up with friends or bring your […]

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 […]

Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime. During storytime, we'll dive into captivating books, sing songs, dance, and enjoy […]

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, […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Join us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. 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 […]

Join Kau’i the Kids’ Librarian for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years […]

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 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 stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]

LEGO lovers can join us for two hours of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required for this drop-in program, and the […]

Is it Spring Break? Are you bored? Then come to the library! There will be a new craft or game every day to keep you […]

Taught by Alan Akaka (Hawaiian Steel Guitarist, in charge of Hawaiian music school Ke Kula Mele), and working with Hawaiian Institute for Music Enrichment and […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and […]

Come spend part of Spring Break with us at the library! Watch the Bad Guys with your friends and family. Children under 12 must be […]

Get together with family and friends and play some board games! We have classic and new board games to try: Scrabble, Kill Doctor Lucky, Shovel Knight: Dungeon Duels, Reign, […]

Calling all upper elementary and middle school LEGO builders and burgeoning engineers! Join us at the library for Lihue LEGO Club, where exciting building challenges […]

"Those of the uplands share their crops, those of the seaside share their catch." Join us for a community Barter & Trade gathering! Bring your […]

It's game night at the library! Bring your friends, ʻohana, or just yourself and play games together. With dozens to choose from, there's a game […]

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 Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must be accompanied by a […]

Bring your kids into Pearl City Library every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 to play and challenge their minds! Various puzzles and problem-solving toys are […]

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 […]

Come visit Kihei Public Library on Thursday mornings for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Program is best suited for children ages 3 - 5 […]

Come 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 […]

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 […]

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

Our community partner, Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]

Please join us at Pearl City Public Library for a special Bring Your Grandparents Storytime! Pearl City will be partnering up with Pop Up Lab […]

Join the South Hawai’i Symphony Quartet on for classical and movie music favorites March 20 at the Na’alehu and Pahala public libraries. The program features […]

Is it Spring Break? Are you bored? Then come to the library! There will be a new craft or game every day to keep you […]

Join us for a fun, bookmark-making craft session.  Kids ages 5-12 are invited to create their own unique bookmarks.  Space is limited, please come in […]

Join the South Hawai’i Symphony Quartet on for classical and movie music favorites March 20 at the Na’alehu and Pahala public libraries. The program features […]

Get creative with Ms. Maxine and a new activity each week! All materials will be provided. For families and kids of all ages. Event will […]

Join us Thursday afternoons to learn about and practice cursive writing. Our goal is to write not only our signatures, but read and write whole […]

Make a Venom corner bookmark then stay for the movie and witness the epic conclusion to the series.  We’re showing Venom: The Last Dance. But can […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn: How to recognize online scams Smart online practices How […]

By popular request, Daniel Tremblay and Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library present: Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar Lessons! Having created a name for himself in the last couple months […]

New day & time! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share […]

Attend a free 90-minute session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and send […]

Keiki can improve their reading skills by reading to a therapy dog! Visit the Hawai'i State Library to read to Nugget, a therapy dog from […]

Is it Spring Break? Are you bored? Then come to the library! There will be a new craft or game every day to keep you […]

Come join us for a craft activity.  Learn how to make a ribbon heart card in just a few easy steps. Anyone who requires an […]

Join the "club" to learn how to play this game from 19th century China and join the millions of fans worldwide who enjoy it. Players […]

Story Time for approximately 2-5 yr-old small kids and their big folks! Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library. Anyone […]

Listen to bestselling author & illustrator Nina Laden read from her children’s books and talk story. Draw with her, too! Nina Laden has published over […]

Come visit Liliha Public Library and read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give a child a chance to enjoy reading aloud […]

Design, doodle, and draw! Keiki, teens, and their families are invited to decorate and customize a zipper pouch with their own designs and drawings!  All […]

Enjoy the sounds of old Hawai’i with this hands-on experience most Saturdays* beginning at 10:00am. Danny K Kila, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar player & teacher, […]

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 […]

Make a Venom corner bookmark then stay for the movie and witness the epic conclusion to the series.  We’re showing Venom: The Last Dance. But can […]

Join us for Library Time with Ms. Pukahi. Listen to a story, book talks, learn something new, and a hands on activity. Ms. Pukahi is […]

Saturday, March 22, join us at 2:00 for LEGO Building Time!  Keiki and their 'ohana are invited to come down to Kihei Library to play […]

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for […]