Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Culture, Learning, Music, Research
• Contact: 808-259-2610

2025 is the Year of Our Community Forests and we’re celebrating the trees where we live, learn, and play.

Come sing and play along to the song “Kuʻu Kumu.” We’ll learn important lessons that trees can teach us. Bring your ʻukulele to play along!  This program is brought to you by Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry part of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Forestry and Wildlife.

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 2, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Make your own keychain as part of a FREE 2-part parent and keiki bookmaking experience.  In the first part (July 2), parents will learn to spark positive engagement with their keiki while making a UV resin keychain and taking photos of the activity.  In the second part (July 9), parents will learn to engage in meaningful “talk story” with their keiki about the experience and create a special book about the experience.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  Please arrive by 5pm to register your ‘ohana.

Learn more about the SHELLS+ process by viewing the SHELLS Overview with Naomi.  This program is sponsored by Hawai‘i Positive Engagement Project.

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 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Learn how to make 5D diamond stickers.  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.  Best suited for those four years old and up.  Adults are welcome to participate.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Waimanalo 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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• July 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Make your own keychain as part of a FREE 2-part parent and keiki bookmaking experience.  In the first part (July 2), parents will learn to spark positive engagement with their keiki while making a UV resin keychain and taking photos of the activity.  In the second part (July 9), parents will learn to engage in meaningful “talk story” with their keiki about the experience and create a special book about the experience.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  Please arrive by 5pm to register your ‘ohana.

Learn more about the SHELLS+ process by viewing the SHELLS Overview with Naomi.  This program is sponsored by Hawai‘i Positive Engagement Project.

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, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Listen and move to live children’s music brought to you by Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc.  This program is great for the entire family.  Music therapy involves the use of music and its elements–sound, rhythm, melody, and harmony–by a qualified music therapist.

This program is sponsored by The Friends of 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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

2025 has been proclaimed the Year of Our Community Forests in Hawai‘i! To celebrate, public libraries are partnering with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DLNR-DOFAW) and other environmental organizations to offer a free educational and interactive program for all ages.

This one-hour event begins with a tree mele or ‘oli, includes a brief presentation on community forests, and will end with an engaging activity that highlights the importance of forest stewardship across our islands.

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 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Listen and move to live children’s music brought to you by Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc.  This program is great for the entire family.  Music therapy involves the use of music and its elements–sound, rhythm, melody, and harmony–by a qualified music therapist.

This program is sponsored by The Friends of 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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Health & Wellness, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-259-2610

For those 3 years of age and older.  We will move, sing, stretch, breathe and read.  Join Aunty Taryn as she leads the group in songs filled with yoga poses as well as breathing exercises.  All kids must be accompanied by an adult.  Please bring a towel or yoga mat for anyone participating.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library 48 hours prior to the program date. We will make every attempt to fulfill all requestsfor accommodations. All programs are subject to change.

• July 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Games, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Join us for an outdoor teddy bear picnic storytime.  Bring your teddy bear (or your favorite stuffed animal friend) and a blanket to sit on.  Storytime snack and activities to follow.  Families are invited to bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy after storytime.  This program is suitable for all ages.  Sponsored by the Friends of Waimanalo 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 24, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Listen and move to live children’s music brought to you by Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc.  This program is great for the entire family.  Music therapy involves the use of music and its elements–sound, rhythm, melody, and harmony–by a qualified music therapist.

This program is sponsored by The Friends of 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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.