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Beginner’s Crochet Program

Posted on Oct 11, 2025 in

Want to learn how to crochet for the season or relearn the skill? Join the Mānoa Public Library’s YA Librarian for a beginner’s workshop on ...
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Preschool Storytime

Posted on Aug 21, 2024 in

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 ...
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PLEASE NOTE: *Due to unforseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.* Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we ...
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CANCELLED – Vibrant Hawaii

Posted on Sep 13, 2025 in

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the October 17th event is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Careers with Animals

Posted on Oct 7, 2025 in

Learn about jobs working with animals and meet a cute dog! Do you love animals? Have you ever considered working with them? There are many ...
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Halloween

Posted on Oct 13, 2025 in

We’re happy to welcome patrons to visit our Pahala Library on Halloween day. Any costumed patrons (all ages) will receive a goodie bag for participating ...
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“Get plenny chicken-skin stories from Kaʻū, Volcano, Puna, and Kona, li’dat…” Big Island author, Janet Carpenter, will be visiting the Laupāhoehoe Library to share some ...
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Welcome all builders! This month’s Lego Engineering Challenge is to build the world you’d like to live in: a city of the future! Work alone ...
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Adult Craft: Beginner’s Sewing Workshop

Posted on Oct 11, 2025 in

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, ...
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Adult Craft: Crocheted Star Bag Charm

Posted on Oct 11, 2025 in

Come crochet the cutest bag charm for the month! Not only would it be a great handmade gift, but it’s also another way to customize ...
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HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha I Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.