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The Library hosts a movie on the last Monday of the month (except on State holidays) at 2:30 p.m. in our newspaper and magazine room […]

Join us at Mililani Public Library from 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm for “Ani-mazing” Anime Showings! All anime shown are PG-13. Decide what we should show from […]

Have something in common with your teen; read a book together and enjoy laughing, discussing and thinking about books? The Library is hosting Book Club […]

Join Elaine Jose, again as she continues to share crochet basics for beginners. Create a special project. Yarn and hooks will be provided for participants. […]

To celebrate Banned Books Week, the Ewa Beach Public & School Library had decided to show a couple of films based on banned or challenged […]

Classes are held Mondays 6:30pm-8:00pm September 10th – Introduction to the Internet September 17th – Microsoft Office Basics September 24th– Open Computer Lab In the […]

How long has it been since you played a board game with family and friends? Do you remember how much fun you had? Can you […]

Please join us for a hands on making and creation of shadow theatre puppets that will be used to perform in a fun, improvisational production. […]

To celebrate Banned Books Week, the Ewa Beach Public & School Library has decided to show a couple of films based on banned or challenged […]

Lorraine Davis, the Chief Operating Officer of the YWCA, will talk about the myths surrounding sexual assault and the effects a victim may encounter after […]

Lyn Moku of the Alzheimer's Association of Hawaii will present the second talk of a 3-part series for caregivers that will focus on COMMUNICATION for […]

Come to the library in your pajamas! Aunty Marsha will be hosting the Pajama Jammie Jam, a story time before bedtime, in the children's room of […]

The Alzheimer's Association will conduct an informational program called "Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia," featuring guest speaker Debbie Pang, community educator and Makiki Support Group co-facilitator. […]

Hear stories and sing songs. A simple make and take craft will follow each 30-minute session. Storytime is suitable for ages 3 to 5. Young children […]

Hawaii storyteller Dann Seki will share some of his favorite Obake  (Japanese folklore with creatures) and other ghost stories. A storyteller since 1994, Dann has […]

Teens, let’s get creative together.  We provide fuse beads and boards.  You design your pattern and fuse the beads with an iron.  This free fun […]

Board games are a great way to get young minds thinking in fun and creative ways. Youngsters are invited to play games after school on […]

The Honolulu Fire Department will give a 45 minute presentation that addresses the common causes of fires, how to prevent fires, and what to do in […]

Join “Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) as he shares his love for reading through beatbox and rhyme! Mr. Kneel is a professional speaker, Hip-Hop emcee, beatboxer, […]

As the current school year is in full swing, members of the Farrington High School Key Club are offering a free weekly reading mentor community project […]

Create an origami dress and accessorize it with gemstones and ribbons. Supplies will be provided.  Limited seats and crafts available. Registration is required.  Please register […]

Join us and watch a Free PG-13 movie in our auditorium.  You're welcome to bring in your own food & drink.  It does get chilly during the […]

Our celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the beginning of the Harry Potter series continues... Harry is in his fifth year at Hogwarts. Many in […]

The Adult Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month. Our September read is National Jewish Book Award-winning The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish. Check out the plot summary […]

Join us for Family Game Night.  Challenge your family members to fun and friendly games!  Rediscover old favorites or learn new games.  A selection of […]

Join us for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Rated PG-13. Bring your own blankets, pillows & snacks. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied […]

Join us for a free viewing of the sequel to "Gnomeo and Juliet." When garden decor starts going missing, Gnomeo and Juliet ask Sherlock Gnomes […]

Join us for a demonstration of how to create a fun summer dress using the classic knit washcloth pattern and simple fabric skirt. The class […]

Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a […]

PAWS for Reading on the last Thursday of every month at Makawao Library! Children in grades 1-5 can read to registered therapy dogs and/or dogs in training […]

Join us every Thursday evening for some LEGO building.  Bring your imagination, creativity, enthusiasm, and have fun building with thousands of LEGO pieces and figurines.  […]

Join Nānākuli Public Library in celebrating Star Trek in its 52nd year: Craft: Make your very own Star Trek iron-on patch. Game: Test your tactical […]

Aiea Library's September Movie Night will be Thursday, September 27 and we will be showing Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.  Here is a description of the […]

Keiki and their ʻOhana are invited to Nānākuli Public Library’s Storytime for themed stories, singing songs, and a make and take craft.  Storytime is suitable for […]

Is a vegetarian diet just another food fad or is it the key to better overall well-being? Learn how eating meatless alternatives – even occasionally […]

Need help navigating online, with email attachments, or with social media? Sign up for a 40 minute time slot, and the YA librarian will help you one-on-one with a […]

Join us for a Saturday storytime presented by a special guest librarian.  This storytime will feature songs and a read-aloud of great stories.  A simple […]

Join the Youth Services Librarian in creating a fun craft for kids! Crafts change monthly according to theme, with this craft being themed for fall. […]

Fairy tale fans of all ages are welcome to attend our 'Once Upon a Story Time' event, featuring the enchanting heroines of Big Island Princess […]

Need help navigating online, with email attachments, or with social media? Sign up for a 40 minute time slot, and the YA librarian will help you one-on-one with a […]

Storyteller “Aunty Nyla” Fujii-Babb will celebrate our islands' cultural roots with wonderful stories about Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and Asian folklore. Born and raised in […]

Posted: September 25, 2018 Due to an unforeseen circumstance, this program has been cancelled. The Library apologizes for the inconvenience.

Join Nānākuli Public Library to learn the legendary tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons!  Experienced Game Masters will instruct and guide you on the basics of […]

Join us for a three-part collaborative art series designed for keiki & caregivers! In our second program, international artist Ayala Wise will guide participants through the […]

Teens ages 11 and up, prepare for Teen Read Week 2018 by making an easy cross-stitched wallet! Choose between a Pacman Ghost or a Mario […]

Master Gardener Pam Hinsdale will show you which flowers to plant in your garden for beauty and lei-making. Traditional lei flowers are easy to grow […]

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to […]