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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 […]

Parents, come enjoy the tried and true benefits of Joseph Pilates's exercises, dance, or gentle yoga, while kids play, or participate!  Bring a mat and […]

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. […]

Why buy new? Swap instead! On Monday, November 17, 2025 from 11am until 4pm, stop by the Kaimukī Public Library Meeting Room and leave with […]

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 […]

Join us for a 5-week writing circle, using simple guided writing prompts, this small supportive group will meet weekly for reflection, expression, and connection. Not […]

Due to an unforeseen circumstance, the November 17 event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

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 […]

Location: Adult Reading Room Enjoy memorable performances by Hawai'i Youth Symphony's String Quartet and Chamber Music Hawai'i's Galliard String Quartet at Kaimuki Public Library!  This […]

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! […]

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are […]

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 […]

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 on over and join the fun—play Hanafuda with your fellow community members! We're excited to let you know that after a summer break, we're […]

Join us in making Perler bead crafts. Each month, we'll explore a new theme and pattern, allowing you to create your unique work of art […]

Create a stunning stained glass jar with Sharpie markers. "Dress for the mess" - be prepared for potential staining from the Sharpie markers.  Materials will […]

Junior Coders Club is a program designed to introduce kids ages 6-11 to the fundamentals of computational thinking. Using a mix of unplugged (screen-free) and […]

Join Kahuku HS Alumni Mariaha Ah You, Kēhau Hikila, Lucy Mariteragi, and Ella Uyehara, as they share their new book series. They will also discuss strategies […]

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

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

Feeling overwhelmed by Medicare? Join the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and AARP Hawaii for this free seminar and counseling event to take […]

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, […]

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 […]

Skill Builders: Library & Research is a hands-on program designed for homeschooling families who want to develop strong academic skills in a supportive library setting. […]

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 […]

November’s book club pick is The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki. The Aina Haina Book Club will meet on Zoom. For more […]

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. […]

Ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine? Come check out our beginner's sewing workshop! We'll teach you how to work your machine, […]

Suitable for ages 12+ Inspire and evolve your creativity by joining us for artistic instruction! Personal art journal/notebook and pre-registration required. Please call the Reference […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with the Campbell High School Chess Club to bring you Chess Play at the library. […]

Come celebrate stories at our interactive family storytime.​ ​Connect with your family and other families in the community.  Best for those two years old and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Join us for the last Teen Table of 2025! We'll do some K-pop Demon Hunter paper activities in the auditorium.  All materials are provided. Light […]

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 […]

Back by popular demand is Daniel Tremblay of HIMELE! Listen and learn from Daniel, as he teaches the history of Hawaiian Steel Guitars, and how […]

Please join us for chess at the library every first and third Thursday night of the month! Six boards will be available- first come, first […]

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the […]

Learn about college financial aid with help from the Hawai'i Association for College Admission Counseling. This presentation will cover the basics of financial aid, including […]

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 […]

The Journey Workshops presented by Family Hui Hawaii aim to increase family engagement through play and support caregivers in their role as their child's first […]

Babies 0-23 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for lap-sit storytimes designed just for our littlest library users!  Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit […]

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 […]

Come join us in the meeting room for a brief history and lesson on how to make Kokeshi Dolls. During the workshop, you can make […]

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 […]

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 […]

LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required, and the library will provide the LEGO […]

Abracadabra! Get ready for fun! Join us for a children’s magic show that will amaze and delight! Step into the wonder of books at our […]

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll sing songs, read a few stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and their […]

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai'anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  […]

Come visit Liliha Public Library on the 4th Saturday of every month to read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give children […]

Join us for a special storytime! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books and learn new things. Join us in […]

Nothing starts a weekend off right, like a fun craft! With alternating instruction from Kylee and Ruth, you can create something for yourself, or for […]

UPDATED 11/17/2025: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO SHORT STAFFING. Apologies for the inconvenience and short notice.  Hello, teens! Are you interested in learning how […]

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 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 […]

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by […]

Come and make a little bit of your own holiday magic. Get an empty snow globe and add what makes the season magical for you. […]

Bring a parent(s) or grandparent(s) and create the beginnings of a journal that documents, creates, or preserves memories. Do you have family stories, creative ideas, […]

Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library's Magazine Room transforms into a Theater, complete with popcorn and conversation for our musical film series. Film buff Dan Devaney, is […]

Are you typing with one finger at a time? Come in for a lesson or a refresher! Provided every Second and Fourth Saturday, instructions in […]

"After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world." -- Phillip Pullman Just because you know how to read, […]

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 […]

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the […]

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

In this presentation, representatives of the Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaii (OGSH) will describe the mission and history of the organization and how it supports […]

Location: Meeting Room Enjoy the 1961 movie classic West Side Story all over again, but with an added twist: an audience sing-along!  Mics won’t be provided […]