Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

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 […]

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 […]

Would you like to try learning how to sing? Maybe you already do and would just like to brush up on technique. Then come and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, Spirited Away.  When a young girl gets trapped in a strange new world of spirits, […]

Why do all birds have wings and beaks but they don’t all look the same? They adapt to their surroundings! Learn about bird adaptations and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Please join us for some fun stories and songs in the 1st floor auditorium every other Wednesday. Recommended for children 18 months to 3 years […]

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 […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with K9 TheraPets to bring you “Read to Therapy Dogs.” This program is designed to […]

Join the Aina Haina Book Club on Zoom to discuss Patrick Suskind's novel Perfume! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each […]

This craft will take 45 minutes and is best suited for those 7 years and older. Craft materials will be provided all day while supplies […]

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 build with Legos at North Kohala Library! Participants can free build whatever they can imagine or collaborate together to build a larger, themed project […]

The Ewa Beach Public & School Library is joining forces with the Campbell High School Chess Club to bring you Chess Play at the library. […]

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 […]

Join us for a screening of The Addams Family 2. MPAA rating: PG Fresh popcorn served at all movies. Young children must be accompanied by […]

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 […]

Please join us for an online Zoom discussion of : Sooley by John Grisham from Amazon..."In the summer of his seventeenth year, Sam­uel Sooleymon gets […]

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 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 […]

Come read, sing, and play at the library! For the first 20-30 minutes, the librarian will read aloud and lead kids--and their grown-ups!--through favorite rhymes […]

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 […]

Birds and craft projects, our favorite! Come learn about the incredible ways Hawaiian birds have adapted to their environment, and get creative while making your […]

Enjoy crafts and activities that glow in the dark! Kids can make glow in the dark bracelets and are invited to play games, solve riddles […]

Join us for the second of this fall’s Gardening Series with Ka`u farmer Ted Bennett! In this session he’ll discuss garden location, plants, transforming dirt […]

After a long absence, the Wahiawa Knitting Group has finally returned to Wahiawa Public Library! (this is the second October meet-up; the first is Thursday, […]

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 […]

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 and their ohana are invited to join us for storytime where we sing songs and listen to stories. Storytime will end with a make […]

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 […]

Learn the basics to make a simple 3 color candy stripe friendship bracelet that you can give away or keep for yourself. After learning the […]

Calling LEGO enthusiasts! Visit the library for a build challenge, followed by free building time. How high can you get a pumpkin off of the […]

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.  […]

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 […]

Imagine It...Build It with Legos. The library provides Lego enthusiasts with Legos for building and imaginative play for one hour. At the end of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bring your original writing to the Hilo Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:30pm (10/7 & 10/21). Casey Simpson […]

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 […]

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 […]

During this spooky season, come join the Aloha Adventure Guild, a group of dedicated Game Masters, as they lead you on an adventure in this […]

We are celebrating the Pgaz k'Nyau (bpwa-ghin-yaw) indigenous people of northern Thailand with a special performance of The Story of Tehnaku. Through music, puppetry, and […]