Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 1, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Games
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Come enjoy games or puzzles at the library! A small selection of games or puzzles of different varieties and difficulties will be on hand. With games and puzzles, children can improve spatial awareness, cognitive abilities, social skills, and more through play. Suitable for all ages. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver at all times.

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.

• July 8, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Do you love animals? Want to learn about small animals? The Hawaiian Humane Society presents “All About Small Animals”. This program includes information about small animals and a read aloud story celebrating individuality and friendship. Program is recommended for children of all ages with adult supervision.

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.

• July 9, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-832-3466

This FREE program is suitable for high school students, their families, and interested adults.

Are you in high school and thinking of college after graduation? Just as lyrics and music blend to produce an amazing mele (song), high school students and adults considering post-secondary education should explore colleges to find one that fits best with your academic, financial, and learning goals.

Members of the Hawai’i Association for College Admission Counseling (HACAC), a non-profit organization of professionals working in the field of college admissions, will share tips to help you make informed decisions, setting you up for a successful transition to college.

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.

• July 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-832-3466

How can I get help with my job search and applying for a new job? How can I level up my computer skills and resume to be a better job candidate? Visit the library to meet with a representative from WorkHawai`i who will help patrons answer these questions and more. Receive one-on-one job placement assistance and informational resources about WorkHawai‘i programs. This program is a partnership with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Community Services.

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.

• July 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening!

Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of Hawaiian Music honors the profound role of music in Hawaiian life. Focusing on a pivotal era from the 1870s to the 1920s, the film pays tribute to a remarkable generation of Hawaiian composers whose mele (songs) continue to resonate today. This screening is a moving journey into the heart of Hawaiian music—its origins, meanings, and enduring legacy. The 58-minute film is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided at the event, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 15, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

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. Program is best suited for children ages 3 – 5 years old, but families are welcome. 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.

• July 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening!

Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute to three remarkable teachers that have guided Eddie Kamae: the great author and translator Mary Kawena Pukui, the “Songwriter of Waipiʻo” Sam Liʻa, and “Aloha Chant” author Pilahi Paki. One by one, they entrusted Eddie with key pieces of Hawaiʻi’s heritage – inspiring him to understand, perform, and pass that heritage on to the children of Hawaiʻi. This 57-minute film is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Keiki and their families are invited to learn about ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, with the students and instructor from the Toin Misho School. Established in the Kalihi community during the 1970s, the Toin Misho School is a branch of the Misho School founded in 1807 in Osaka, Japan. Participants will not only see a demonstration of the process, but also be guided in creating their own arrangement that they can bring home. Materials will be provided. Registration required. Sign-ups available at Reference Desk either in-person or by phone for 8 slots for each session (Session 1: 1:00pm – 2:00pm and Session 2: 2:00pm – 3:00pm for 16 slots total). Walk-ins welcome as space permits. Program is suitable for ages 5 (with adult supervision) to Adult.

• July 22, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for a special keiki storytime with therapy dogs at the library! Keiki will enjoy listening to a story first before getting a chance to either pet or read aloud a story of their own without pressure and judgement to a therapy dog. This program is free and suitable for all ages. Parent or caregiver must be present when child is participating in this program. A sign up sheet will be available at the Reference Desk on the day of the program. Sessions with a therapy dog are 10 minutes long. Walk-ins welcome as space permits. This program in collaboration with volunteers from K9 TheraPets.

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.

• July 25, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us on Friday in the teen loft. Bring in a well-used t-shirt and upcycle it into a no-sew bag!  It is easy to make, use, and clean. If you don’t have one, we’ll have a few shirts on hand. Program is suitable for those in Gr. 5 and up. Limit is 10 people and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.