Tie-Dye Night
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Tie-Dye Night
Tie-Dye Night! Learn to tie-dye, or if you're a master, show us how to do it! We supply a small item, rubber bands, and dye. […]
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Crochet Basics
Crochet Basics
Ever wanted to try this fun, portable, and practical craft? Or maybe you already know how, but need help learning to read patterns? Come join […]
ʻOhana Game Night
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ʻOhana Game Night
Join us for the return of Game Night! We will have games available for everyone to free play with. Some of the games we will […]
2 events,
College Planning Workshop
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College Planning Workshop
The college journey can be overwhelming, but the Hawai'i Association for College Admissions Counseling, a non-profit organization of professionals in the college admissions realm, wants […]
Game Night!
Game Night!
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
4 events,
Keiki Craft: Dissecting Pueo Pellets
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Keiki Craft: Dissecting Pueo Pellets
Have you ever wondered what pueo eat or how scientists learn about owl health? Ms. Margaret from the Hawaii Wildlife Center will be guiding us […]
5D Diamond Stickers
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5D Diamond Stickers
Learn how to make 5D diamond stickers. Tools, materials and guidance will be provided. Best suited for those four years old and up. Adults are […]
Movie Matinees
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Movie Matinees
Join us for a screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse. MPAA rating: PG Fresh popcorn served at all movies. Young children must be accompanied by […]
3 events,
Award Winning Author Ryan La Sala
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Award Winning Author Ryan La Sala
*SPECIAL EVENT HOURS* Join us for a book talk & signing, as well as a community panel focusing on youth's personal identity issues in our […]
Keiki Construction Zone
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Keiki Construction Zone
Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!! No hard hats needed. Just put on your creativity cap and use your […]
Keiki Construction Zone
Keiki Construction Zone
Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!! No hard hats needed. Just put on your creativity cap and use your […]
1 event,
Hawaiian Youths Abroad Exhibit
Hawaiian Youths Abroad Exhibit
In the 1880s, King Kalākaua sent 18 young Hawaiians to Italy, Scotland, England, China, Japan, and US to become future leaders of the Hawaiian Kingdom. […]
1 event,
First Saturday Community Art Classes
First Saturday Community Art Classes
On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class on a […]
1 event,
Thursday Read & Craft
Thursday Read & Craft
Read & Craft on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month to learn the background of the theme craft and then make the item […]
3 events,
Harry Potter Program Series for Tweens & Teens
School's back in session just as it is in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Join us for a series of 4 programs each centered […]
Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone – House Sorting & Wand Creation
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Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone – House Sorting & Wand Creation
Tweens & Teens! Join us where it all began! For the first in the series of programs all themed to Harry Potter and the Wizarding […]
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Game Night!
Game Night!
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
3 events,
Scrabble & Board Games
Scrabble & Board Games
Join us on Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30pm for some fun with board games, including Scrabble. Please check out the games at the Reference Desk and […]
Climate Connect Virtual Reality: Student Worlds Showcase
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Climate Connect Virtual Reality: Student Worlds Showcase
Join us for the Climate Connect Virtual Reality Student Showcase and experience virtual reality at the library! Visit the amazing virtual worlds created by Kauaʻi […]
2 events,
Year of the Kāhuli: Celebrating Hawaiʻi’s Native Land Snails
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Year of the Kāhuli: Celebrating Hawaiʻi’s Native Land Snails
2023 is officially the Year of the Kāhuli (Hawaiian land snails). A specialist from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources' Forestry & Wildlife […]
3 events,
Family Movie Matinee: Avatar: The Way of Water
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Family Movie Matinee: Avatar: The Way of Water
Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously […]
2 events,
Kayaking 101: Learn Kayaking Basics
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Kayaking 101: Learn Kayaking Basics
Ever wanted to try kayaking, but just didn't know where to start? Come and join members of Hui Wa'a Kaukahi, Hawaii's oldest and largest recreational […]
4 events,
Beginner Crocheting
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Beginner Crocheting
Come join us to create a simple crochet ghost project w/ Cindy. Please bring white/black yarn for your creation. Also, we ask intermediate and advanced […]
Book Art Night
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Book Art Night
PROGRAM CHANGE - Night At the Library will be held at a later date. Mahalo for your understanding Come and join us for Book […]
Chess Club
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Chess Club
Strategy! Mental exercise! Chess Club! Join us and learn to play or brush up on your skills. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome to […]
4 events,
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets – Transfiguration Class
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Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets – Transfiguration Class
Tweens & Teens! Get your wands out and your hands ready for Transfiguration Class! Learn to transfigure ordinary paper into magical creatures and watch the […]
Free
Game Night!
Game Night!
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
Thoughtful Tuesdays – Guided Meditation with Summer Kester
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Thoughtful Tuesdays – Guided Meditation with Summer Kester
Please join us on a one-hour guided meditation led by mental health and peace advocate Summer Kester. Summer led a meditation for our community back […]
5 events,
Family Board Games
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Family Board Games
Get together with family and friends and play some classic board games! All materials will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service […]
Movie Matinees
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Movie Matinees
Join us for a screening of Picture Bride. MPAA rating: PG-13 Fresh popcorn served at all movies. Young children must be accompanied by a parent […]
Scrabble & Board Games
Scrabble & Board Games
Join us on Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30pm for some fun with board games, including Scrabble. Please check out the games at the Reference Desk and […]
3 events,
Visit a Therapy Dog!
Visit a Therapy Dog!
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 […]
Coloring Fun!
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Coloring Fun!
Stop by the library for an hour of coloring fun! There will be both childrens and adult coloring pages, so people of all ages can […]
4 events,
Cultivating Mindfulness with Meditation for Children and Adults
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Cultivating Mindfulness with Meditation for Children and Adults
Are you or your child stressed, anxious, struggling in work or school, or having difficulty managing emotions? Learning mindfulness can help you cope with challenging […]
Third Saturday Movie Matinee
Third Saturday Movie Matinee
Third Saturday Movie Matinees 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month, through August 2024. Movies are back at the library and we’re providing […]
Tween & Teen Program: LEGO Architecture Studio
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Tween & Teen Program: LEGO Architecture Studio
Join us at the Kailua-Kona Library to design and build awesome LEGO models! Participants will learn about architecture, create designs, and model the structures of […]
Free
2 events,
Macramé Night
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Macramé Night
PROGRAMMING CHANGE! Come and join us for Paint Like Your Favorite Artist Night on Monday, September 18th, from 5-6:45 PM! We'll have examples for inspiration […]
7 events,
Perler Bead Party: Autumn Fun
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Perler Bead Party: Autumn Fun
Join us in making perler bead crafts. This month's theme is Autumn fun. Perler beads are small, heat interactive beads that can be fused together […]
HWC Keiki Science: Curiosity and Collages
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HWC Keiki Science: Curiosity and Collages
Let your curiosity and imagination soar! The sky is the limit when it comes to art; we have everything you need to make a wonderful […]
Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban-Care of Magical Creatures
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Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban-Care of Magical Creatures
Tweens & Teens! It's time for Care of Magical Creatures. In our third Harry Potter program, create your own Monster Book of Monsters as featured […]
Free
5 events,
Art Actions for Peace
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Art Actions for Peace
Join us in making origami, commemorative Peace Day tags, and poetry to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Materials, instructions, and helpful friends all provided. […]
VANGUARD Cardfight for Teens
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VANGUARD Cardfight for Teens
Like competing to see who has the most power? Check out the Vanguard Cardfight program for teens. Led by a Kahuku High School teen and […]
Movie Matinees
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Movie Matinees
Join us for a screening of Babe. MPAA rating: G Fresh popcorn served at all movies. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
4 events,
Beginning a Garden
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Beginning a Garden
Join us on the Autumn Solstice for the first of this fall’s Gardening Series with Ka`u farmer Ted Bennett. He will show us how to […]
Family Game Night
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Family Game Night
Bring your friends and family to the library for a family board game night. The library will provide many different board games that you can […]
Katsu Goto: A Talk by Author and Researcher Patsy Iwasaki
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Katsu Goto: A Talk by Author and Researcher Patsy Iwasaki
Are you interested in local history? Join us for a talk from UH Hilo professor Patsy Iwasaki on the life of Katsu Goto, one of […]
2 events,
An Introduction to Chinese Medicine
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An Introduction to Chinese Medicine
What are the principles which guide the diagnosis and successful treatment of such a wide variety of problems? We will take a deep dive into […]
3 events,
COMIC JAM HAWAII
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COMIC JAM HAWAII
Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), […]
Beginning Knitting with Joann
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Beginning Knitting with Joann
Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind of stitches by making a dishcloth. This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space […]
Free
5 events,
Family Movie Time : Abominable
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Family Movie Time : Abominable
Yi, a teenager living in Shanghai, finds a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building. She and her friends go on a quest to […]
Genealogy Night
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Genealogy Night
Are you curious about your family history? Then come in from 5:00 - 6:45 PM and learn how to utilize the Library's genealogical resources! We […]
ʻOhana Game Night
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ʻOhana Game Night
Join us for the return of Game Night! We will have games available for everyone to play with. Some of the games we will feature […]
6 events,
Civil Beat Pop-Up Newsroom
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Civil Beat Pop-Up Newsroom
Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the library for a day. Come anytime and learn more about how we do […]
Pilina Project: Weaving Relationships between Manu, People, and Hawai`i
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Pilina Project: Weaving Relationships between Manu, People, and Hawai`i
Please join us for a presentation about past, present, and future relationships among people, birds, and places. Noah Gomes, American Bird Conservancy’s Conservation and Justice […]
Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire – Quidditch Tournament
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Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire – Quidditch Tournament
Tweens & Teens! It's the Kailua-Kona Library World Cup! Compete with others in a quidditch tournament! Quidditch game will begin at 4:15 and is a […]
Free
5 events,
Kauaʻi Community College Info Table
Kauaʻi Community College Info Table
Dreaming of a college degree but don’t want to leave Kauaʻi? Meet Rhonda Liu, Ed Specialist from the University Center at Kauaʻi Community College to […]
Kaua`i Community College Info Table
Kaua`i Community College Info Table
Dreaming of a college degree but don't want to leave Kaua`i? Meet Rhonda Liu, Ed Specialist from the University Center at Kaua`i Community College to […]
Blockbuster Movie Night: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
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Blockbuster Movie Night: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
Spend the evening at Wahiawa Library and enjoy free movies with other people in the community! Based on the popular roleplaying game, the film follows […]
1 event,
Keiki Construction Zone
Keiki Construction Zone
Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!! No hard hats needed. Just put on your creativity cap and use your […]
5 events,
Mahjong for Everyone!
Mahjong for Everyone!
Interested in learning the basics of mahjong or looking for a friendly group of competitors? Join us on the first and last Friday of every […]
Free
Art Club – Friendship Bracelets!
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Art Club – Friendship Bracelets!
Join us at Art Club to make beaded friendship bracelets! Show friends you care with a gift, or make some to keep. These bracelets can […]
Exploring the Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism
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Exploring the Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism
Unique in the world of philosophy is the liberating insights of the historical Buddha. We will explore his ideas and practice which leads to a […]
4 events,
Dungeons & Dragons presented by the Aloha Adventurer’s Guild
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Dungeons & Dragons presented by the Aloha Adventurer’s Guild
Calling all adventurers! Have you always wanted to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know where or how to start? Aloha Adventurer's […]
Design Your Own PopSocket
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Design Your Own PopSocket
Come make your own custom PopSocket for your phone! PopSockets attach to the back of your phone to make it easier to hold. Supplies will […]
Decorate a Book Bag
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Decorate a Book Bag
Decorate a mini tote bag with your own designs and drawings! All material will be provided while supplies last. This program, appropriate for children and […]
4 events,
October Checkout Challenge
When children and teens check out a book, they will receive one sticker packet per book. Unwrap the special sticker and take home a fun […]
Banned Books: Cipher Trivia (Scavenger Hunt)
Each week in October a new Banned Books trivia question will be featured on the Children’s Room Bulletin Board. To answer the question, find the […]
Hawaiian Youths Abroad Exhibit
Hawaiian Youths Abroad Exhibit
In the 1880s, King Kalākaua sent 18 young Hawaiians to Italy, Scotland, England, China, Japan, and US to become future leaders of the Hawaiian Kingdom. […]
Food Demo – Spam™ Musubi with Brandon and Kapua
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Food Demo – Spam™ Musubi with Brandon and Kapua
In observance of World Food Day on October 16, 2023, librarians Brandon and Kapua will show guests how to make one of Hawai‘i's favorite foods […]
