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2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). Staff from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of […]

DIY Tattoo Art Night! (Not permanent - don't worry!) Come and create your own unique body art! We'll provide stencils and paint, you provide the […]

Kohala historian Boyd Bond will share information and stories about the history of the islands. In this event, he will talk about the Bond Historic […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Drop in for fun and easy craft activities suitable for any age. Supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē […]

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play.  All ages welcome!  Build a Lego masterpiece!  Meet other Lego artists as you create. Anyone who […]

Join us and watch the feature film The Bad Guys. This film is rated PG. Families are welcome to bring their own blankets to sit […]

Learn about the art of lua, the ancient Hawaiian martial art from ʻŌlohe lua Umi Kai, a master practitioner of the traditional Hawaiian martial arts and an ʻŌlohe lua of Pā Kuʻi A Lua.

Everyone appreciates the personal touch that comes with a little something handmade – especially if it’s useful! We’ve come up with the perfect DIY small […]

Interested in a tattoo but aren't sure how it will turn out? Create your own small temporary tattoo.. Materials will be provided. One tattoo per […]

The State Office of Elections, Voter Services Section will be presenting information about voting in the upcoming primary and general elections in Hawaii this year, […]

Join us for our weekly movie matinee for kids of all ages! We show a different movie every Tuesday afternoon, complete with free popcorn. All […]

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play? Whatever […]

Unfortunately this program has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Want to learn how to play chess with other enthusiasts? Come check out the Wahiawa Library Chess Club, meeting every Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm […]

Keiki, teens, and their ohana are invited to create a family tree! While you craft, there will be discussion questions your family members can ask […]

Please join us as we learn more about the history of the Ching ‘Ohana of Punalu’u, one of the first Chinese immigrant families who came […]

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. If you're an adult looking to brush up on your computer skills, or […]

Join the Aina Haina Book Club on Zoom to discuss Margaret Wilkerson Sexton's novel On the Rooftop! The Aina Haina Book Club meets the third […]

Location: Meeting Room Come celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the timeless classic The NeverEnding Story! An unhappy young boy discovers a book about a mystical […]

2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). Staff from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of […]

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In person or via Zoom! Join us in reading and discussing the following titles on the third Wednesday of each month: January 17:  Before We […]

Meet us in front of the Makawao Library this summer for self-paced, no pressure art time! Wednesdays June 19th, June 26th, July 10th, and July […]

Spend the evening at Wahiawa Library and enjoy free movies with other people in the community! This month's family movie is The Sandlot. A young […]

Join us and watch the feature film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. This film is rated PG-13. Families are welcome to bring their own blankets to sit […]

Ed Fenzl, master gardener presents the myriad aspects of a bee-friendly garden.  Learn about the life of bees, attracting bees to your garden and building […]

Here at Waianae Public Library that is exactly what we are hoping for, your stories.  We are inviting you to join us at the library […]

Please join us for an online Zoom discussion of: Lessons in Chemistry  by Bonnie Garmus “In Garmus’s debut novel, a frustrated chemist finds herself at […]

Join us in crafting beautiful handmade cards that can be customized for any special occasion. Supplies will be provided. Early sign up is requested. Please […]

Calling all creators!  Have you ever wondered about what it takes to create a Zine? Learn all about zines, and then create your very own […]

Celebrate Summer Reading! Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou; Moʻolelo, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the rich and varied stories that shape […]

Sign-up to participate in our third seasonal Paint and Sip here at the Naalehu Library! We’ll provide a paint-by-number canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, and delicious […]

Join members of the community two Thursdays of every month for knitting and talking story. This one-hour informal knitting group is open to veteran knitters […]

Nate Gyotoku, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) President and Executive Director, will be telling stories of his experiences. Nate was involved in redesigning […]

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 […]

Dive into stories on the screen with free movie showings on Fridays at 1 p.m. at Mililani Public Library during June and July! Wish is […]

Every Friday in June & July at 1pm! Celebrate Summer Reading Challenge. Join us for a book-to-movie adaptation film screening all summer long! Want to […]

Front of Makawao Library Every Friday 1:30-3:30 PM, except holidays Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, […]

Celebrate the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! Drop in for fun and easy craft activities suitable for any age. Supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē […]

ALL AGES WELCOME! New and Old board games to try: Bananagrams, Uno, Ticket to Ride, Sorry, Dinosaur Escape and more!.  Fun for old and young. […]

Please join us Saturday mornings in July for friendly games of chess! Seven boards will be available on a first come, first serve basis. All […]

八卦內功簡介  Energy Bagua is a meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the regeneration of vitality and maintenance of health. It’s main components are based upon […]

The Aloha Adventurer’s Guild is here to promote communication, teamwork, literacy, and creativity through the world Dungeons and Dragons! Our session will cater to teens […]

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 […]

Are you or your child stressed, anxious, struggling in work or school, or having difficulty managing emotions or focusing? Learning mindfulness can help you cope […]

We all hold grief - mourning someone we’ve lost. How do we overcome such loss, how do we heal without a map to navigate our […]

In earlier times the folk art of Chinese knotting was passed on by generation to generation, i.e., by mother to daughter verbally. Until recent times, […]

2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). Staff from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of […]