Hawaiʻi State
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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 local author Kealani Netane as she holds a keiki storytime for her debut children’s book Tala Learns to Siva. Other features of the program […]

Join us on Monday evening in the adult room for a casual and relaxing poetry group. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own poetry or […]

Family Story Time! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied […]

Summer Storytime is here!​ ​Join us this summer on Tuesday mornings for Children's Storytime at Lihue Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Best for […]

Join the discussion of Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver Excerpt from Goodreads.com: Continuing the story begun in "The Bean Trees", this novel features the […]

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 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 […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Are you and your keiki ready to transition to early chapter books? Join our special book club for newly […]

Using the Iris folding technique, you will decorate your very own notebook. It looks complicated, but is really simple! Share your stories in this special […]

Make your own slime and participate in a free SHELLS+ Bookmaking Workshop with your young one.  This program is for children four-years-old and up 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 […]

Please join us for a special storytime filled with fun, magic and movement featuring “The Fairy Grandmother,” Susie Roth.  Best suited for those between the […]

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 […]

Decorate bookmarks and cards with pressed plants (suggested ages: 5-12).  Limited to 12 participants.  Sign up in the library or call the branch to reserve […]

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 […]

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t want to […]

The Hanapepe Library Book Club meets every 2nd Thursday of each month. SHORT FICTION Short reads in 2024:​ Jul. 11 reader’s choice – perhaps a […]

Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories, simple crafts, and activities. Suitable for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an […]

Every Friday in June & July at 1pm! Celebrate Summer Reading Challenge. Join us for a book-to-movie adaptation film screening all summer long! Want to […]

Come and hear Pieper Toyama, author of Family Stories from the Plantation and Beyond, talk-story about plantation days on the Hamakua Coast on the Big […]