Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 29, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-668-5844

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 literacy-based activities. Storytime will end with a make and take craft. This program is suitable for children ages 0-5 and their adult caregivers.

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 5, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-668-5844

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 literacy-based activities. Storytime will end with a make and take craft. This program is suitable for children ages 0-5 and their adult caregivers.

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 9, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-668-5844

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs. Young 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. All programs are subject to change.

• September 12, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-668-5844

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 literacy-based activities. Storytime will end with a make and take craft. This program is suitable for children ages 0-5 and their adult caregivers.

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 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-668-5844

Join us for a fun, hands-on messy play session that will spark creativity and sensory exploration. From creating your own slime to messy arts and crafts, kids will explore textures, movements, and materials that support early learning through touch and experimentation. It’s a great way to build fine motor skills and encourage curiosity, all while having a blast! Dress for mess! We recommend wearing clothes that can get dirty. This program is suitable for children ages 0-5 and their adult caregivers.

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 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment
• Contact: 808-668-5844

Join Us for ʻOhana Movie Night! Get ready for some fun with a beloved new movie: Dog Man

This exciting film brings the graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey to life, following the heroic antics of Dog Man as he battles to save the city from various villains.

This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages! Light refreshments will be provided.

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 19, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-668-5844

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 literacy-based activities. Storytime will end with a make and take craft. This program is suitable for children ages 0-5 and their adult caregivers.

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 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Learning, Research, Technology
• Contact: 808-668-5844

Learn about resources, ask questions, and get helpful tips to learn more about your family history. Join our librarian once a month for a short 10-15min resource highlight and then use our library computers or your own device to work on your personal genealogy research.

Genealogy Nights Schedule:

• June 20th 2025 – Getting started
• July 28th, 2025 – Hawaiʻi State Archives
• August 25th, 2025 – Ancestry.com
• September 22nd, 2025 – Newspapers

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.

• September 23, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-668-5844

Join us in making Perler bead crafts. Each month, we’ll explore a new theme and pattern, allowing you to create your unique work of art using Perler beads. These small, heat-fusible beads are perfect for sparking creativity and improving fine motor skills in children. Bring your imagination, and let’s craft together!

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 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books
• Contact: 808-668-5844

We have the gems you bring the book. Create your own custom special edition book using small rhinestones. Don’t have a book? No problem, we will provide one. Come enjoy a night of sparkles, creativity and literature with us.

Thursday, September 25th, 2025 from 5pm-7pm

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.