Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 31, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Join us for an all-ages, hands-on art experience! If you’re in the mood to try something creative and new, this is the perfect place to be. Every Friday afternoon during June and July, stop by for a new art project. Everyone is welcome!

June 12: Cardboard Cupcake Decorating

June 19: Shrinky Dink Fridge Magnets

June 26: Nature Printing With Fruits & Veggies

July 10: Air Dry Clay Food Monsters

July 17: DIY Seed Paper

July 24: Decorating Plant Pots

July 31: Salad People

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.

• August 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Please join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a fun and educational family storytime. This program is geared towards families with children ages 0-5. We’ll sing songs, read stories, make crafts, and meet new friends!

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 schedules are subject to change.

• August 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Ever wanted to learn mahjong, but all your friends are already experts, with no time to teach you? Join us for a new group that will start from scratch and learn the basics. This group will meet weekly for the time being.

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.

• August 10, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Food
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Need help getting signed up for SNAP benefits? A specialist from Hawaii Island Food Basket will be here on the library lanai every month to help you with your application, and to provide education about other Food Basket programs. Stop by and say hi!

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.

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• August 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Please join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a fun and educational family storytime. This program is geared towards families with children ages 0-5. We’ll sing songs, read stories, make crafts, and meet new friends!

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 schedules are subject to change.

• August 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Ever wanted to learn mahjong, but all your friends are already experts, with no time to teach you? Join us for a new group that will start from scratch and learn the basics. This group will meet weekly for the time being.

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.

• August 13, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community
• Contact: 808-775-8881

This month’s book is Nuclear Family by Joseph Han. “Set in the months leading up to the 2018 nuclear missile false alarm, a Korean American family living in Hawai’i faces the fallout of their eldest son’s attempt to run across the Demilitarized Zone into North Korea. Things are looking up for Mr. and Mrs. Cho. Their dream of franchising their Korean plate lunch restaurants across Hawaiʻi seems within reach after a visit from Guy Fieri boosts the profile of Cho’s Delicatessen. Their daughter, Grace, is busy finishing her senior year of college and working for her parents, while her older brother, Jacob, just moved to Seoul to teach English. But when a viral video shows Jacob trying—and failing—to cross the Korean demilitarized zone, nothing can protect the family from suspicion and the restaurant from waning sales.” (from Goodreads)

Copies of the book are available at the library’s circulation desk. All books that we read are chosen by members of the group.

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.

• August 13, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Come in and learn how to tie specialized knots and make something cool with them! We provide the cord and pins, you provide the inspiration. This program is suitable for ages 8 & up. 

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 schedules are subject to change.

• August 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Ever wanted to try this fun, portable, and practical craft? Or maybe you already know how, but need help learning to read patterns? Come join a crochet circle led by local resident Khedija Threlkeld. Basic materials will be provided. Bring your own project, or start a new one here with us!

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. For a list of upcoming library events, visit HSPLS Events Calendar.

• August 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Please join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a fun and educational family storytime. This program is geared towards families with children ages 0-5. We’ll sing songs, read stories, make crafts, and meet new friends!

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 schedules are subject to change.