Hawaii State
Public Library System

• September 30, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Art, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Explore your artistic side at the library!

Artist Paige Su will guide you through an anthurium painting using a simple negative space painting technique. Perfect for beginners! This class is best for adults and will be limited to 20 participants. All supplies will be provided.

Registration is required. Call 808-483-7333.

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.

• October 7, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Art
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), participants can have fun and participate where they’re comfortable. Artists do collaborative cartoons, illustrations, and sketches while talking story. All abilities and levels are welcome. Drawings are collected at the end of each session and scanned into their Facebook Group page, Comic Jam Hawaii.

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 at librarieshawaii.org/

• October 12, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-483-7333

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. Read to the registered therapy dogs of K9 Hawaii every 2nd Thursday of the month!  All the dogs that participate are specially trained and can help kids of all ages practice reading aloud without judgment.  If you want a comfortable setting to practice your reading fluency, reading comprehension, or comfort with canines in general, this is the event for you.

A sign-up sheet for 20 minute sessions with a dog will be available on the meeting room door on the day of the program. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

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 at librarieshawaii.org/

• October 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Art, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Explore your artistic side at the library! Want to try out watercolor? Create a cloud and add raindrops in while experimenting with this medium of painting.

Reservations required call (808) 483-7333 or see the Information Desk. This is best for children 8 years and older. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All supplies 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.

• October 21, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Art, Science, Technology
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Calling LEGO enthusiasts! Visit the library for a build challenge, followed by free building time. How high can you get a pumpkin off of the table?  Show us the tallest standalone tower wins bragging rights and a build toy.

Reservations required call (808) 483-7333 or see the Information Desk. This is best for children 8 years and older. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be provided.

• November 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Art
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), participants can have fun and participate where they’re comfortable. Artists do collaborative cartoons, illustrations, and sketches while talking story. All abilities and levels are welcome. Drawings are collected at the end of each session and scanned into their Facebook Group page, Comic Jam Hawaii.

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 at librarieshawaii.org/

• November 9, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-483-7333

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. Read to the registered therapy dogs of K9 Hawaii every 2nd Thursday of the month!  All the dogs that participate are specially trained and can help kids of all ages practice reading aloud without judgment.  If you want a comfortable setting to practice your reading fluency, reading comprehension, or comfort with canines in general, this is the event for you.

A sign-up sheet for 20 minute sessions with a dog will be available on the meeting room door on the day of the program. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

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 at librarieshawaii.org/

• December 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Art
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), participants can have fun and participate where they’re comfortable. Artists do collaborative cartoons, illustrations, and sketches while talking story. All abilities and levels are welcome. Drawings are collected at the end of each session and scanned into their Facebook Group page, Comic Jam Hawaii.

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 at librarieshawaii.org/

• December 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-483-7333

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. Read to the registered therapy dogs of K9 Hawaii every 2nd Thursday of the month!  All the dogs that participate are specially trained and can help kids of all ages practice reading aloud without judgment.  If you want a comfortable setting to practice your reading fluency, reading comprehension, or comfort with canines in general, this is the event for you.

A sign-up sheet for 20 minute sessions with a dog will be available on the meeting room door on the day of the program. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

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 at librarieshawaii.org/

• January 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Art
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), participants can have fun and participate where they’re comfortable. Artists do collaborative cartoons, illustrations, and sketches while talking story. All abilities and levels are welcome. Drawings are collected at the end of each session and scanned into their Facebook Group page, Comic Jam Hawaii.

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 at librarieshawaii.org/