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Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Join Ms. Jen the Kids’ Librarian and Ms. Mary for a special alphabetic celebration, including songs, stories, and activity stations to practice print and phonemic […]

Teens and tweens, ages 11+, are invited to catch a ghost. Design a habitat for these un-boo-lievabley cute spooky spirits to haunt! All materials will […]

Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]

Looking for something to do during Fall Break? Join us for free movie screenings in Mililani Public Library's program room! On October 9, we will […]

Online Learning with Local Support! Dream of a college degree, but don't want to leave Kaua'i? Come learn about your options at the University Center […]

Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]

Come and learn to paint like Bob Ross! We'll be watching one of his shows, and following along. Come and create happy little trees with […]

Learn about the life and legacy of King Kamehameha, known for uniting the Hawaiian Islands and creating the kingdom of Hawai'i. This historical lecture will […]

Join us for keiki storytimes.  Keiki will enjoy a few stories, sometimes with rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity.  Materials are […]

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! […]

Turn trash to art by using recycled materials to design your own basket that you can use to collect candy on Halloween. Materials to design […]

Join the discussion of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. In 1934, everything in Elsa’s life is in danger of withering in the heat or blowing away […]

Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs. Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Chess is back for a limited time with instructor Lou! Want to learn how to play chess competitively? Do you know how to use the […]

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 […]

This 6-week program is suitable for babies 0-23 months and their caregivers.  Learn ways to interact with your little one to promote brain growth, bonding […]

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 […]

Join Ms. Jen the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lapsit for babies 2 years old and under. Bring your babies and a […]

Join us for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun!  Just right for children ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]

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 […]

These weekly story times for preschool age children will feature themed stories, rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. The story times are recommended for children […]

Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a take-and-make craft for each child. Children must be accompanied […]

Join us for a delightful performance of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" with the West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet! The members of the Quintet, Robbie […]

Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]

Looking for something to do during Fall Break? Join us for free movie screenings in Mililani Public Library's program room! On October 11, we will […]

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 […]

Have fun with board games and more!  Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Supported by the Friends of Kaneohe Library. Anyone who requires […]

Join us for a delightful performance of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" with the West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet! The members of the Quintet, Robbie […]

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 […]

Do you enjoy reading, trivia, teamwork, and earning top prizes? Join The Page Masters, the library's competitive book club. Suitable for kids in the 4th […]

Would you like to hear a story in Japanese? Then come and join our presenter, Elorah, on Wednesday afternoons! Stories will be for keiki age […]

Spend the evening at Wahiawa Library and enjoy free movies with other people in the community! Come see this hilarious classic parody of Frankenstein directed […]

Join us for October Break at the Library with the feature film Top Gun: Maverick. This film is rated PG-13. Families are welcome to bring […]

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Celebrate fall break with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band at Makawao Library!  Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, learn, and have a rollicking […]

Join us for our weekly preschool storytime program which includes themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for […]

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. […]

While storytime is on break, families are welcome to meet up for an open play date at the library. Kids 0-5 years old are invited […]

Join us for October Break at the Library with the feature film Super Mario Bros. Movie. This film is rated PG. Families are welcome to […]

Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]

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 […]

This month's Book Club pick is Happy-Go-Lucky, the latest collection of essays from popular humorist David Sedaris. Copies are available at the library's circulation desk. […]

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, […]

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 […]

Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]

LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required, and the library will provide the LEGO […]

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.  […]

Our friend Amber loves going on extraordinary adventures, and she wants you to join her! Along the way, we will meet several Emotions that will […]

Explore your artistic side at the library! Want to try out watercolor? Create a cloud and add raindrops in while experimenting with this medium of painting. […]

It's that time of year again where that classic, age-old debate begins anew--is Nightmare Before Christmas a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie? Hmm. We'll […]

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawaii State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]

Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]

Want to try Dungeons and Dragons but don't know where to start? Join the Aloha Adventurers Guild as they guide you through the foundations of […]

Teens, ages 12 - 19, are invited to create a felt wool creature through the fun and easy process of needle felting! Space and materials […]

Have you ever wanted to learn about the theory and practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine? At this program, Dr. Low will explain these practices […]

Come visit us on Sunday mornings for a fun-filled Storytime! Enjoy our weekly themed books and crafts. We’ll also sing your favorite children’s songs, new […]

Get ready to trick-or-treat by decorating your own candy basket! All supplies will be provided for the first 30 attendees. Just bring yourself! Costumes encouraged. […]