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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 […]

On Mondays this summer, your student can learn Public Health basics in a constructive, fun, supportive, educational environment. Topics will include: June 10 - Hygiene […]

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 […]

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

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Join us for keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. […]

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! […]

The Journey Workshops presented by Family Hui Hawaii aim to increase family engagement through play and support caregivers in their role as their child's first […]

Diamond painting is a combination of cross-stitch and paint-by-numbers, where you use apply rhinestones to a color-coded canvas painting. Join us in “painting” your own […]

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime. During storytime, we'll dive into captivating books, sing songs, dance, and enjoy […]

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 […]

Join local author, Joy Au as she reads some of her books and tells stories, followed by talk story with the author, book themed activities. […]

Join us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied […]

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 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 […]

Looking for something to do during the summer? You are invited to challenge the YA librarian on Video Games Day! Bring a friend or a […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must be accompanied by a […]

Happening on Thursdays through July 25, 2024 (except July 4th). For ages 18 months+.  Toddlers play with age-appropriate puzzles to develop fine motor skills and […]

The Preschool Storytime will be held in the Windward Mall's Center Court. Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Please bring blankets, mats or something […]

Storytime for children ages 2-5.  Accompanied by a parent/caregiver.  Enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, […]

Children ages 5 and up, unleash your creativity! Join us at Mililani Public Library to build your own creations with LEGO. LEGO creations will be […]

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 […]

Join us for our monthly boardgame night! Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great […]

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.  […]

Did you miss the viewing or want to re-watch it? Come watch the well-loved sequel of everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood superhero in Spider-Man: Across the […]

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Music Department String Quartet will present musical selections that will illustrate the stories Grandfather’s Journey and The Kukui Tree. […]

It's summer and Wahiawa Public Library invites you to join the librarian on Saturday morning for story time! There will be stories, songs, dancing, and […]

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 […]

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

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, […]

Join us for a Summer filled with moʻolelo inspired stories, dancing, and a small craft.  Appropriate for ages 3+ Special events may be held in […]

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 […]