Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 14, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Come to Crochet & Connect with Your Community!

Drop in for a Crochet Class, whether just starting out or refreshing your skills!

Build your crochet confidence while creating a new amigurumi project each month. Learn foundational stitches and techniques through guided, hands-on instruction. All materials provided — beginners and returning participants welcome! No registration required.

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.

• July 14, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Writing
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Spend some quality time with your keiki and make a book as well as slime.  In this program, participants will learn how to make slime and document the process in a book using language and Magic Instant Cameras.  Best suited for those four years old and up and a caregiver. Space is limited. Please register by calling 808-831-6831 or stop by the information desk.  This program is brought to you by the Hawaii Positive Engagement Project and the Friends of the Salt Lake/Moanalua Library.

Please sign up for one session:

1.  3:30-4:30PM
2.  4:30-5:30PM
3.  5:30-6:30PM

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, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Join us for our new day and time!  Wednesdays from 10-10:45AM.

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This is a parent participation program, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the 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.

• July 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Culture, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Join us for a demonstration of HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters). 

This free, parent-involved, school-readiness program offers home-based early childhood education for two, three and four-year-old keiki.  We will cover math, literacy, and motor skills 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. 

• July 16, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

2026 is Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai: the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana.

Discover Hawaiʻi’s living shoreline, learning about limu, coral reefs, native fish, and how nearshore ecosystems support life across our islands. A local expert will share insights into nearby coastal habitats, the species that depend on them, along with hands-on ways to help protect, restore our waters through conservation and volunteer efforts. This free, 30-minute program is suitable for all ages.

Presented by the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife, in partnership with local conservation organizations.

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.

Image credit: Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources

• July 18, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief? Join us at the library on every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month for a special visit from the therapy dogs of K9 TheraPets of Hawaii! These gentle, furry friends are eager to hear a story and help promote reading while bringing smiles and calm to readers of all ages. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Events will not be held on State holidays.

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 21, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Come to Crochet & Connect with Your Community!

Drop in for a Crochet Class, whether just starting out or refreshing your skills!

Build your crochet confidence while creating a new amigurumi project each month. Learn foundational stitches and techniques through guided, hands-on instruction. All materials provided — beginners and returning participants welcome! No registration required.

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.

• July 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Join us for our new day and time!  Wednesdays from 10-10:45AM.

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This is a parent participation program, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the 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.

• July 28, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Come to Crochet & Connect with Your Community!

Drop in for a Crochet Class, whether just starting out or refreshing your skills!

Build your crochet confidence while creating a new amigurumi project each month. Learn foundational stitches and techniques through guided, hands-on instruction. All materials provided — beginners and returning participants welcome! No registration required.

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.

• July 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Join us for our new day and time!  Wednesdays from 10-10:45AM.

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This is a parent participation program, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the 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.