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Come talk story! Explore the Ancient Hawaiian Lunar Calendar and use journaling to learn about your wahi pana or special and celebrated place. This ongoing Talk […]

Have you ever wanted to explore the artistry of photography? Join community member Ramona Frances, an award-winning photojournalist, in a series of talks that will […]

Come on down to Kaimuki and learn how to make a very special ʻŌhiʻa Flower ring for you to wear! Suggested age range is Grade […]

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 […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Storyteller Dann Seki will share some origin stories (how things came to be), stories about growing up […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Proclaimed by Classical Guitar as “a player of great depth and sensitivity” as well as a “composer […]

Drop-in Craft for Teens at Lihue Public Library Celestial points in the night sky play an important role in Polynesian navigation.  Create your own origami […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Jeff Peterson presents a program of soothing guitar music! His tunes celebrates Polynesian navigation by stars, Maui's […]

Interested in learning basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a lesson and a chance to play!

After being closed for renovation in 2022, our library is delighted to be fully reopen to the public again! Please come celebrate with us and […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Storyteller Dann Seki will share some origin stories (how things came to be), stories about growing up […]

Join us for a Free Family Friendly program under the tree at Makawao Public Library featuring Jeff Gere! Silly ‘N Spooky Tales is an hour-long […]

Learn about the amazing people and organizations of Waimea at Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library's end-of-summer reading challenge celebration!  The Seeds of Knowledge Community Fair, […]

Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health.  It balances YIN and Yang energy, while […]

Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health.  It balances YIN and Yang energy, while […]

Born on the Island of Maui, Jeff Peterson grew up on the slopes of Haleakala where he was introduced to the rich heritage of Hawai‘ian […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Storyteller Dann Seki will share some origin stories (how things came to be), stories about growing up […]

Join us as we wrap up our summer reading program with the talented, classically trained guitarist and composer from the North Shore of Oahu, Ian […]