There’s a Chess Tournament for Teens and Kids at Kahului Public Library on Saturday, November 2nd. Available to all that are 18 years old and under, the tourney will follow these rules: touch move, 10-minute clock, and win by checkmate or if your opponent runs out of time. Prizes will be awarded to the top […]
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Star-Spangled Books Sale at Makawao Public Library
There’s a Star-Spangled Books Sale at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, July 6th. All are invited to join Maui Friends of the Library for this exciting holiday-inspired book sale. The sale will feature CDs, pre-loved books of all kinds (kids and adult), and keiki crafts. Plus, all kids 18 and younger get to choose a […]
Star Wars Jedi Knight Training at Maui Libraries
There’ll be Star Wars Jedi Knight Training’events at Maui Libraries from Thursday, June 6th until Saturday, June 8th. Jedi Jim (Jim Manning aka “Jungle Jim”) will provide an epic Jedi training that includes Jedi force magic, laser balloon barrage, and a light saber duel. Fun, magic, Jedi love, and audience participation is included. Sorry adult […]
Hawaii Opera Theatre at Kihei Public Library
Singers from the Hawaii Opera Theatre’s (HOT) Resident Studio Ensemble will perform at Kihei Public Library on Tuesday, April 30th. They’ll sing a variety of classical favorites for the public to enjoy. Here’s your chance to hear word-class, professional opera singers in an intimate community-minded setting. Free. 6:30pm. Kihei Public Library, (35 Waimahaihai St., Kihei); […]
Storytime with Author Gill McBarnet and Kid Pan Alley
Enjoy Storytime with Author Gill McBarnet at Kihei Public Library in Saturday, February 2nd. Presented in conjunction with the Maui Whale Festival, enjoy entertaining whale education with a Pacific Whale Foundation certified naturalist. There’ll also be a reading from The Whale Who Wanted to be Small with Kid Pan Alley. Free. 10:30am. Kihei Public Library, […]
HO-HO-Holiday Book Sale at Makawao Public Library
There’ll be a HO-HO-Holiday Book Sale at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, December 8th. Presented by Maui Friends of the Library, find a sleigh-full of books starting at $1 each. Holiday crafts will start at noon, and all proceeds benefit Maui’s public libraries. Free. 9:30am-3pm. Makawao Public Library, (1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao); 808-573-8785; MFOL.org photo […]
The Story of the Ukulele Concerts at Maui Libraries
Attend a Story of the Ukulele Concert at a Maui Library on Saturday, September 15th and Tuesday, September 18th. Husband-wife duo Richard and Mele Fong are known as the Hawaiian Serenaders. They’re presenting two events; both begin with a talk about the history of the ‘ukulele, and will commence with a live concert. Free. 9/15: […]
Maui Friends of the Library Birthday Celebration at QKC
Maui Friends of the Library’s Birthday Celebration will be at Queen Ka‘ahumanu (QKC) Center on Saturday, September 8th. At their QKC bookstore, guests enjoy crafts, face painting, live music with Uncle Wayne, door prizes, and free books for keiki at the Holoholo Bookmobile. Free. 10am-3pm. Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, (275 W Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-877-4325; […]
Story of the Ukulele at Makawao Public Library
“Story of the Ukulele” will be at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, July 14th. Join Mele and Tom Fong for an unforgettable morning dedicated to Hawai‘i’s ukulele. Learn more about the types of ukulele and the parts, history, and tuning of this instrument. All ages are welcome. Free. 10:00am. Makawao Public Library, (1159 Makawao Ave., […]
Hip-Hop for Families with Mr. Kneel at Makawao Public Library
Hip-Hop for Families with Mr. Kneel will be at Makawao Public Library on Monday, July 9th. In celebration of the Statewide Summer Reading Program, Mr. Kneel (Neil McIntyre) will share his love for reading through beatbox and rhyme. He’s a professional goofball, hip-hop emcee and beatboxer who loves to promote learning and positive vibes through music. […]
Used Booksale at Makawao Public Library
There’ll be a Used Booksale at Makawao Public Library on Saturday, July 7th. Presented by Maui Friends of the Library, cruise up to Makawao Town to enjoy the parade and rodeo with your family, then pop into the used book sale. All books start at $1 a piece and include a variety of pre-loved books […]
Pajama Storytime at Kihei Public Library
Pajama Storytime is happening at Kihei Public Library on Tuesday, May 29th. Geared for children ages 3-7 years old, keiki and their families are invited for a fun evening of storytelling with Ms. Tori. Come dressed in PJ’s, fuzzy slippers and your favorite stuffed animal for songs, stories and crafts. All children must be accompanied […]
Japanese Tea Celebration and Collection Dedication at Wailuku Public Library
A Japanese Tea Celebration and Collection Dedication will happen at Wailuku Public Library on Monday, April 23. Here’s a great opportunity for the community to learn more about Japanese culture with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and more. This event will commemorate the creation of The Lillian Maeda Memorial Tea and Haiku Collection. Free. 2:30pm. […]
Used Book Sale with Maui Friends of the Library at Maui Mall
There’ll be a Maui Friends of the Library (MFOL) Used Book Sale at the Maui Mall on Saturday, April 14. Taking part in National Library Week, MFOL will host their sale outside Whole Foods Market. Shop for an eclectic variety of books including fiction and non-fiction for kids and adults. Books start at $1 and all proceeds […]
Honolulu Theatre For Youth perform’s ‘Ouch!’ at Maui Libraries
Honolulu Theatre For Youth will perform Ouch! at two Maui public libraries on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Ouch! is a story about a brother and a sister named Boo and Hoo. They’re happy, but they always seem to get an ouch! The siblings notice that they’re not the only ones prone to injury, so they set out […]