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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 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. Anyone […]

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 of experience […]

Join us on Fridays at 1pm for learning and play at our Literacy Game Series—open to all ages! Families are invited to explore a wide […]

End your week with songs and fun! Come to the library to sing and dance your afternoon away. Microphone and other equipment provided. Ages 14 and […]

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

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 […]

Join us as K9 TheraPets of Hawaiʻi presents: Safety Around Dogs. Children and their caregivers will learn:  How to prevent dangerous encounters with dogs;  Basic dog behaviors and what they […]

Learn needlepoint and meet others! Adults of all levels welcome. Repeat students welcome. Beginner Class 9:30am - 11:30am This class is an introduction to needlepoint. […]

Sign up for a reading buddy! This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud without pressure or judgement, which can […]

Join Wai‘anae Public Library for a fun Cupcake and Cake Decorating Activity! Keiki and their ‘ohana are invited to get creative as they decorate cupcakes […]

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 […]

It's officially time for a summer sewing session! So you've finally got the needle to the fabric with the sewing machine, but now you're looking […]

Join us for a fun, hands-on messy play session as we celebrate the conclusion of our Summer Reading Challenge, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo! This summer, we've been […]

Come join the Hitbox Music Ensemble for an afternoon of live video game & anime music. Having performed at past venues like Comic Con Honolulu […]

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 2-5; all […]

Class is in session! Join us for Fermentation 101, a fascinating presentation by Dr. Helmut Kae, Professor of Microbiology at Leeward Community College.  Continuing the […]

Learn how to put hook to yarn in these beginner lessons in crochet! Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian, Sarah, this introductory course will teach you […]

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

Join a group of avid logophiles in playing Scrabble! Everyone is welcome to join.     Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for […]

Drop by the Social Science & Philosophy room at the Hawaii State Library and learn how to make an origami strawberry and candy dish. Materials […]

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 […]

Join YA Librarian Kylee, in making beaded keychain animals, or beaded emojis. Beads, line, and all other materials provided.   Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

You’ll explore easy and gentle techniques that promote mindfulness in your daily movements. Virna expertly modifies techniques to suit your individual needs. This practice is […]

Join us for a very special family event on Sunday, July 26! “Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) will share his love of music and community through […]

Location: Meeting Room A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing […]

A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the […]

“Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) will share his love of music and community through beatbox and rhyme for a special "Real Meals" Summer Reading event. Mr. […]