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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 […]

Our master sewist, Robyn Leaʻ Sayre, is back to guide you through the creation of your new favorite flowy fashion piece. Fabric selection and preparation: […]

For those interested, the Hawaiʻi Able Savings Program staff will be giving two presentations on The ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Program based on […]

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 […]

Do you need a bit of motivation to help you achieve your dreams? We will be creating collage vision boards at the Kaneohe Public Library […]

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 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! […]

Preschool Storytime at Manoa Public Library is canceled today.  We apologize for the inconvenience. Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to get online Use the address bar Navigate […]

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 […]

Come and play Hanafuda with your fellow community members!  We have several hanafuda packs available during the program for those who wish to play, on […]

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 as we have free build with LEGOs. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

Staff from Olelo Community Media will give an introduction to their state-of-the-art video equipment and services. This Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider offers […]

Plants that flourish in your own yard can nourish your body and provide healing. Step into Aunties’ kitchen and experience Hawaiian plants as food. All […]

Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music. Attendees will learn about […]

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 […]

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 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 weekly preschool programming on Wednesday mornings at 10am to 11:30am. Storytime - preschool age-appropriate stories read aloud, interactive songs or games […]

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 […]

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

Join the Aina Haina Book Club on Zoom to discuss Kali Fajardo-Anstine's story collection Sabrina & Corina! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the third […]

New time! Program will be held at 1:00-3:00 p.m. LEGO lovers can join us for two hours of free play with LEGO bricks on select […]

Keiki are invited to create and share their own fairy tale using Storytelling Dice!  Craft stories with heroes and villains, learn about the basics of […]

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 […]

Join us for movie night: Twisters, rated PG-13. Families are welcome to bring their own blankets to sit on and their own food and drinks […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Preschool Storytime will be held in the Windward Mall's Center Court. Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Please bring blankets, mats or something […]

Join us on the THIRD and FIFTH Thursday of January 2025 for Kūpuna Hour as we partner with Ke Ola Mamo to provide ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to get online Use the address bar Navigate […]

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 […]

Join members of the community two Thursdays of every month for knitting and talking story. This one-hour informal knitting group is open to veteran knitters […]

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 […]

Carbs are bad, so rice is out! Sugar is the enemy, no dessert allowed! Avoid saturated fat, bacon must go! We’ve made eating confusing! Don’t […]

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 […]

Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a chance to play! Tables are open for players with 6+ months experience playing. […]

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great […]

Join us for a special storytime with local author Lei'a Haff as she shares her new book "The Girl and the Ocean" with us!  We […]

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 […]

Roll for initiative! Looking for an action-packed, fun and laugh-inducing movie? Join us in a free screening of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! Bring […]

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 […]

Welcome in the Chinese New Year at Kailua Public Library. Come celebrate 2025, the Year of the Snake, with a lion dance performed by the […]

Do you love dogs? Therapy dogs visit Salt Lake-Moanalua every 1st Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of the month.  All dogs participating in this program are specially […]

Create custom pinback buttons from magazine, comic, and manga clippings, or use your own original artwork. Button supplies, magazines/manga/comics, and basic art supplies provided. Great […]

Teens, ages 12 - 19, are invited to create a felt wool creature through the fun and easy process of needle felting! Space and materials […]

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 […]

Tom Coffman has been a reporter, historian, documentarian and author of several books focusing on modern Hawaiian political history. His body of work, spanning 50 […]

The renowned Galliard String Quartet will be performing at our library! We hope that you will come to enjoy a wide variety of classical, modern, […]

Start 2025 off with a BANG! Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, […]

Join Kylee for storytime, perfect for older children and middle readers. We will read a bit of a chapter book each week and move through […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to setup email accounts Write and send emails […]

Ready to bring your vision to life and make it something you can see and feel every day? This engaging workshop will help you clarify […]