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8 events,
Keiki Library BINGO
Start the new year with a reading challenge! Keiki in Preschool through the 5th grade are invited to pick up a Library BINGO sheet in […]
Kahului Elementary School Art Show
Visit the Kahului Public Library's children's area to view the creations of talented Kahului Elementary School artists. Free and open to the public. In partnership […]
A Tribute to Queen Emma
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A Tribute to Queen Emma
Join us in celebrating the life and accomplishments of Queen Emma Kalanikaumakaamano Nae'a Rooke, wife of Alexander Liholiho, Kamehameha IV. The participants of Alu Like’s […]
Movie Monday : G-Force
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Movie Monday : G-Force
Join us for Monday Movie night with the feature film G-Force! A specially trained squad of guinea pigs is dispatched to stop a diabolical billionaire […]
Family Movie – Elemental
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Family Movie – Elemental
An all-new, original film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land-, and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted, and […]
6 events,
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and […]
Writer’s Workshop for ages 8-12.
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Writer’s Workshop for ages 8-12.
If you are age 8-12 and enjoy writing, please come to an afternoon workshop just for you. There will be writing prompts and ideas to […]
Battle of the Books Coaches Meeting
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Battle of the Books Coaches Meeting
Ko’olauloa elementary school teachers and parents from Sunset Beach to Ka’a’awa are welcome to attend the second Battle of the Books coaches meeting at Kahuku […]
15 events,
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
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 […]
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
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 […]
2 events,
Voting time for the Bookmark Design Contest!
Ready, Set, Library! VOTING TIME! Vote for your favorite bookmark designs submitted by patrons like you at Kailua-Kona Public Library! The theme is: "Ready Set […]
7 events,
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
Keiki Storytime
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Keiki Storytime
Keiki and their ohana are invited to join us for storytime where we sing songs and listen to stories. Storytime will end with a make […]
Chinese Mahjong
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Chinese Mahjong
Interested in learning basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a lesson and a chance to play! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]
11 events,
Alphabet Story Time
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Alphabet Story Time
Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness. This program is suitable […]
Beginner’s Origami Workshop
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Beginner’s Origami Workshop
Join us at Manoa Public Library, where we will be hosting a beginners origami workshop for novice origami folders. We will start with a quick […]
Free
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 […]
3 events,
Paw Print Ice Cream & a Movie: Paw Patrol the Mighty Movie
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Paw Print Ice Cream & a Movie: Paw Patrol the Mighty Movie
A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups. (IMDB) Join us throughout […]
7 events,
Book Club – “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi
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Book Club – “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi
Join us for a monthly book club. The first novel will be Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. "Ghana, eighteenth century: two half sisters, Effia and Esi, are […]
Be Knot-y (Winter Crochet)
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Be Knot-y (Winter Crochet)
Come join us to learn how to crochet a heart for Valentine’s Day. Materials will be provided. Target audience: Children in grades 1 to 6, […]
8 events,
Canceled CIVIL BEAT POP-UP NEWSROOM – CANCELLED
Apologies to all but this event has been cancelled. Civil Beat plans to schedule another Pop-Up Newsroom this summer. Mahalo for your understanding.
Sewing Tote Bags
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Sewing Tote Bags
This year's sewing program starts with a tote bag making workshop taught by Robyn Lea' Sayre. There are 3 sizes to choose from but there […]
Toddler Time
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Toddler Time
Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! […]
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and […]
15 events,
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
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 […]
Keiki Storytime
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Keiki Storytime
Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for storytime where we sing songs and listen to stories. Storytime will end with a make […]
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
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 […]
5 events,
DR. SUN HUI – Erhu Musician
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DR. SUN HUI – Erhu Musician
Dr. Sun Hui, Ph.D. is the Winner of Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award 2018, and Excellence Prize Winner of the National Erhu Competition in Taiwan, Champion […]
Free
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 […]
Bamboo Ridge Press 45th Anniversary Author Readings
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Bamboo Ridge Press 45th Anniversary Author Readings
Writers of Da Big Issue #124 will read their work at Manoa Public library. Join us in the meeting room for this free program! Featuring: […]
7 events,
Chinese Mahjong
Chinese Mahjong
Interested in learning basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a lesson and a chance to play! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]
SNAP Food Program Assistance
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SNAP Food Program Assistance
Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, document guidance for the SNAP program. SNAP stands for Supplemental […]
9 events,
Babies, Books, and Blankets
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Babies, Books, and Blankets
Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lapsit for babies 2 years old and under. Bring your babies and a comfortable […]
Family Storytime
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Family Storytime
Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai'anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts. […]
Valentine’s Day Victorian Puzzle Purse
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Valentine’s Day Victorian Puzzle Purse
Recreate the romance of a Victorian love affair with a puzzle purse perfect for Valentine's Day. Puzzle purses have been around for hundreds of years. […]
4 events,
RESHOWING: Paw Patrol the Mighty Movie
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RESHOWING: Paw Patrol the Mighty Movie
We are offering a re-showing of this movie as it got cut off early from the power outage. Unfortunately the special dessert is all out. […]
American Red Cross of Hawaii: Hands-Only CPR
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American Red Cross of Hawaii: Hands-Only CPR
Anyone can help save a life. The Alarcon Ohana will teach you the three simple steps to performing hands-only CPR. This act has been shown […]
8 events,
Jewelry Making
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Jewelry Making
Attend a special jewelry making class for adults! Jewelry artist, Sid Nakamoto, will lead participants in the making of a simple and beautiful wire wrapped […]
The Kawela Community 500 Years Ago
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The Kawela Community 500 Years Ago
Archaeologist Marshall Weisler will present findings on the ahupuaʻa of Kawela. Gleaned from years of study, topics of will include the area’s landscape and water […]
Chinese Crafts for Kids with Dr. Sun Hui
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Chinese Crafts for Kids with Dr. Sun Hui
Families are welcome to celebrate The Year of the Dragon and join Dr. Sun Hui as she will teach children paper crafts. Dr. Sun Hui […]
Free
11 events,
Free Pokemon Raffle
All ages may participate in our free Pokemon raffle. Prizes include Pokemon plushies, stickers, etc. Come to Pahala Public and School Library, fill out a […]
DR. SUN HUI – Erhu Musician
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DR. SUN HUI – Erhu Musician
Dr. Sun Hui, Ph.D. is the Winner of Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award 2018, and Excellence Prize Winner of the National Erhu Competition in Taiwan, Champion […]
Keiki Storytime
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Keiki Storytime
Join us for keiki storytime! Keiki will enjoy a few stories, then do a craft or creative activity. Materials are provided. Program is best suited […]
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and […]
17 events,
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
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 […]
Alphabet Story Time
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Alphabet Story Time
Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness. This program is suitable […]
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
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 […]
4 events,
Keiki Storytime – LOVE!
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Keiki Storytime – LOVE!
Join us for a story time all about love! We’ll read lovely stories, sing lovely songs, and make a friendship necklace or bracelet to share […]
Teen Karaoke
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Teen Karaoke
Join the Nānākuli Public Library for a fun Teen Karaoke Night. Teens provide the voice and the library provides the Mics and Sounds. Anyone who […]
8 events,
Keiki Storytime
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Keiki Storytime
Keiki and their ohana are invited to join us for storytime where we sing songs and listen to stories. Storytime will end with a make […]
Chinese Mahjong
Chinese Mahjong
Interested in learning basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a lesson and a chance to play! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]
3 events,
Canceled CANCELLED – Children’s Storytime
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Canceled CANCELLED – Children’s Storytime
The event has been cancelled for the President's Day Holiday.
8 events,
Keiki Storytime
Keiki Storytime
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. […]
Toddler Time
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Toddler Time
Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! […]
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and […]
17 events,
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
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 […]
Keiki Storytime
-
Keiki Storytime
Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for storytime where we sing songs and listen to stories. Storytime will end with a make […]
Babies, Books, and Blankets
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Babies, Books, and Blankets
Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lapsit for babies 2 years old and under. Bring your babies and a comfortable […]
6 events,
Hawaii Handweavers Hui
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Hawaii Handweavers Hui
Join us the fourth Thursday of the month to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy […]
Story Time With Partners In Development Foundation
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Story Time With Partners In Development Foundation
Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]
Movie Night – Trolls Band Together
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Movie Night – Trolls Band Together
Aiea Library's regular Movie Nights continue with Trolls Band Together! Here is a description of the movie from Movie Licensing USA (www.movlic.com): This third installment […]
8 events,
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
Chinese Mahjong
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Chinese Mahjong
Interested in learning basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a lesson and a chance to play! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]
SNAP Food Program Assistance
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SNAP Food Program Assistance
Front of Makawao Library Every Friday 1-3:30 PM, except holidays Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, […]
15 events,
Coffee With a Cop
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Coffee With a Cop
Join your community, businesses, and officers for coffee and conversation! No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to […]
Dr. Seuss Raps with Mr. Kneel
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Dr. Seuss Raps with Mr. Kneel
Visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a family-friendly hip-hop show! “Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) will share his love for Dr. Seuss through beatbox and rhyme. […]
Celebrate Black History Month with Storyteller Diane Ferlatte
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Celebrate Black History Month with Storyteller Diane Ferlatte
Join us in celebrating Black History Month with internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte. With her captivating storytelling style, Diane brings to life the vibrant narratives […]
4 events,
Celebrate Black History Month with Storyteller Diane Ferlatte
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Celebrate Black History Month with Storyteller Diane Ferlatte
Join us in celebrating Black History Month with internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte. With her captivating storytelling style, Diane brings to life the vibrant narratives […]
Celebrate Black History Month with Storyteller Diane Ferlatte
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Celebrate Black History Month with Storyteller Diane Ferlatte
Join us in celebrating Black History Month with internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte. With her captivating storytelling style, Diane brings to life the vibrant narratives […]
9 events,
Civil Beat Pop-Up Newsroom
Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the Kealakekua Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. […]
Black History Month Movie: Lilies of the Field
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Black History Month Movie: Lilies of the Field
Celebrate Black History Month with a showing of "Lilies of the Field" in the Mililani Public Library Program Room. Sidney Poitier became the first African […]
Erhu Lecture and Recital
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Erhu Lecture and Recital
Sun Hui, PhD, will play the erhu and discuss the instrument’s role in Chinese classical music composition, poetry, and philosophy. The erhu is the most […]
Family Movie – Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
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Family Movie – Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Struggling to fit in at her high school Oceanside High, Ruby discovers her ancestral destiny to reign as Warrior Queen of the Seven Seas, following […]
5 events,
Keiki Storytime
Keiki Storytime
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. […]
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and […]
Pokemon Day Craft
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Pokemon Day Craft
We’re celebrating Pokemon Day! Tuesday, Feb. 27th 2024. Patrons may decorate and take home one pencil. Decorations include one paper Pokeball cutout and a max […]
14 events,
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
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 […]
Beginner Tai Chi for Fall Prevention
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Beginner Tai Chi for Fall Prevention
Join us for Tai Chi - a form of martial arts and low impact exercise for Older Adults 50+, every 4th Wednesday. Medical clearance by […]
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
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 […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must be accompanied by a […]
Story Time with Keiki O Ka ʻĀina
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Story Time with Keiki O Ka ʻĀina
Join Ms. Gina from Keiki O Ka 'Āina He Lei Piko Home Visiting Programs for story time at the library, suitable for ages 4 and […]
Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
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Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
Our community partner,Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend […]
6 events,
Youth Art & Writing Contests
Happening now through March 30, 2024 during library hours! Are you a budding writer or artist? Have a cool idea to draw a new cover […]
Job Search Assistance
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Job Search Assistance
Are you looking for work but don't know where to start in your search? Do you need help writing a resume that will help you […]
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
Keiki Storytime
-
Keiki Storytime
Keiki and their ohana are invited to join us for storytime where we sing songs and listen to stories. Storytime will end with a make […]
11 events,
Alphabet Story Time
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Alphabet Story Time
Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness. This program is suitable […]
Family Storytime
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Family Storytime
Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai'anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts. […]
Kids’ Hour: Lego Club with Law Enforcement
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Kids’ Hour: Lego Club with Law Enforcement
Come to Wahiawa Public Library for Saturday morning Lego Club and see where creativity can take you! Participants will be given a creative prompt or […]
1 event,
Family Hui Hawaii Storytime
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Family Hui Hawaii Storytime
Come join Family Hui Hawaii for an interactive storytime with Jasmine! We will be using scarves, songs, bells, and more to bring the stories to […]
