Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• September 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

They’re everywhere, behind the trees, underneath the bed, in the paintings. Boo! Come over to our programming room and make your own ghost paintings!

You are welcome to print your own paintings as canvas, but there will be printed paintings provided and acrylic pens. Paintings are from the National Gallery of Art and in public domain.

RSVP required. Program is for teens only, Grade 6 to 12. Please sign up below on our website. There are 15 slots available for the program.

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.

• September 22, 2025 @ 9:30 am - November 10, 2025 @ 10:15 am
• Categories: Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Parents, come enjoy the tried and true benefits of Joseph Pilates’s exercises, dance, or gentle yoga, while kids play, or participate!  Bring a mat and a few shareable toys to entertain keiki, and prepare to strengthen, stretch and destress in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.

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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• September 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.

• September 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Have you mastered the basics and want to challenge yourself? Join the Mānoa Public Library’s YA Librarian for a crochet workshop to make little ghosts for the season! Project is beginner-friendly.

You are welcome to bring your own yarn and crochet hook but supplies will be provided.

RSVP Required. Program is for adults, 18 years old or older. There are 8 slots available for the program.

Supplies purchased thanks to the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i and the Friends of the Mānoa Library.

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.

• September 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.

• October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Have you mastered the basics and want to challenge yourself? Join the Mānoa Public Library’s YA Librarian for a crochet workshop to make little ghosts for the season! Project is beginner-friendly.

You are welcome to bring your own yarn and crochet hook but supplies will be provided.

RSVP Required. Teens from Grade 8 to 12 ONLY. There are 8 slots available for the program.

Supplies purchased thanks to the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i and the Friends of the Mānoa Library.

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.

• October 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.

• October 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.

• October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

They’re everywhere, behind the trees, underneath the bed, in the paintings. Boo! Come over to our programming room and make your own ghost paintings!

You are welcome to print your own paintings as canvas, but there will be printed paintings provided and acrylic pens. Paintings are from the National Gallery of Art and in public domain.

RSVP required. Program is for teens only, Grade 6 to 12. Please sign up below on our website. There are 15 slots available for the program.

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.

• October 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to see you there!

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.