Hawaii State
Public Library System

• April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Environment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join deep-sea biologist and explorer Aaron Judah in a crash course on the deep-sea and the tools scientists use to explore it. Meet some of the denizens of the deep – from angler fishes and cookiecutter sharks, to the fangtooth and snipe eel (that you can hold in your hands!). We’ll also check out videos from baited cameras and remotely operated vehicles that scientists use to explore diverse habitats and identify unique species. Aaron will guide you through how these species are able to survive the extreme environments, and how they benefit humanity and the functioning of the ocean ecosystem. We’ll end off with a group discussion to share your ideas on what the deep ocean does for you and how we can best conserve it for the future.

Children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• May 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

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 by a parent or adult caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• May 4, 2024
• Categories: Comics, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-587-7577

On Saturday, May 4th, visit this participating library during open hours to receive a free comic book of your choice, while supplies last. Some titles include:

• Disney’s Encanto
• Investigators: Class Action Sneak Peek
• One Piece
• Pokemon Adv Ruby Alpha Sapphire
  & Splattoon 3
• Snoopy: Beagle Scout Adventures
• Star Wars
• Ultimate Universe/Spider-Man

Selection may vary at each participating location.

Hawaii’s Free Comic Book Day is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. 

• May 9, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Environment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Have you heard of our native singing snails?! Robbie Snyder (they/them) with Bishop Museum’s Malacology Department will introduce you to the slimy, tiny, and sometimes spiny world of snails! What do our native snails look like? What invasive snails should we watch out for? Come see colorful shells of all varieties, and stay for a reading of Kili and the Singing Tree Snails by Janice Crowl.

• May 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us for children’s Chinese language storytime on every second Saturday at the Liliha Public Library. This storytime will be in Mandarin and English. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 2-4; all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

每月的第二个周六与我们一起在Liliha公共图书馆参加中英双语儿童中文故事会。听老师讲故事，一起唱歌跳舞，还做小手工。最适合 2-4 岁；欢迎全年龄。

儿童必须由父母或看护人陪同。

※老师只讲普通话和英文。

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• May 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Games
• Contact: 808-587-7577

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 for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Interested in doing DIY repair and home improvement projects such as: plumbing leaks, toilet repair, unclogging a drain, electrical wiring, replacing light fixtures, mounting pictures or televisions, drywall repair, installing shelving, roof maintenance and more?

Essential to all these projects are the proper tools.  In this program, learn about the “must have” tools to have in your own home tool box to tackle common household repairs and DIY projects.  Greg Young is a Honolulu Tool Library Volunteer, Retired Engineer, Lifelong DIYer and constant tinkerer in his home. At this workshop, he will share more than 45-years of knowledge of home repair and home improvement projects.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• May 23, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Children and families are encouraged to imagine, create, share and build with STEM toys and activities in our Makerspace.  This free, open, community build takes place every fourth Thursday of the month. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change.

• June 20, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Games
• Contact: 808-587-7577

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 for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• June 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Come visit Liliha Public Library and read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give a child a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. This is a collaboration program with K9 TheraPets.