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Upcycle Hawaii has diverted 797 pounds and over 56,000 square feet of plastics from local landfills since January 2018.  Mattie Larson, founder of the Hilo […]

Paint, forks, foam, oh my! We’ve got the supplies and you’ve got creativity; let’s put them both to use and decorate some tote bags!  Each […]

With our Swank Movie License, Kahuku Public and School Library is happy to present the animated, family friendly film: Encanto (PG, 2021) Deep in the […]

Christopher Yohmei Blasdel is a master shakuhachi musician. He will perform original and Japanese compositions. This 45-minute program is suitable for ages 5+. Young children […]

Water you waiting for? Play our oceanic BINGO to win fun prizes from our treasure chest! Recommended ages 6-10.   We have taken enhanced health […]

In-person D&D gaming sessions for teens in grades 6-12 are back, in celebration of our Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities! Our skillful and experienced […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s an Ocean of Possibilities! You can create your very own ocean scene to hold in your hand. Visit Aiea Library and add colors and […]

Play with bubbles!  Make bubbles!  Paint with bubbles!  Have fun exploring several bubble activity stations outside on the library lawn.  Messiness probability:  HIGH!  Wear clothes […]

Celebrate Oceans of Possibilities, our Summer Reading Challenge! Join storyteller “Aunty Nyla” Fujii-Babb for participatory stories and songs about the many forms of water and […]

This summer, the library is celebrating oceans of possibilities! Join Ms. Jen the Kids' Librarian for a story and a special STEAM craft: creating a […]

We apologize for the inconvenience but due to staff illness, this event is canceled. We will reschedule the event at a later date. Come to […]

Make an under the sea decorative craft using paper, coloring utensils, ribbon, scraps and scissors. Get crafty and use your imagination!  This program is limited […]

Pearls are often used to create beautiful jewelry. Make your own pearl bracelet after finding them among other objects in water. Participants search up to […]

Yaô is a duo that explores the Afro-Brazilian traditional music and folklore and consists of Gustavo D’Amico on woodwinds and Rafael Amaral on guitar. The award […]

Limber up your fingers!  Learn to make a fluffy and cute pom pom bookmark using yarn and your fingers. This craft program, appropriate for ages […]

Location: Library Meeting Room (Limited seating up to 10 people, first come first served basis. No outside food or drinks please.) When pirate Captain Jack […]