Hawaii State
Public Library System

• May 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Learning
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Attend a free one-hour session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn:

• How to recognize online scams
• Smart online practices
• How to spot phishing emails
• Actions for suspected scams

Registration is required. Sign up for this basic skills computer class on the registration page or call us at 808-775-8881.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.

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.

• May 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Join us for a fun and practical seminar with local real estate agent, Cassie Valley, mortgage lender, Alena Griffey and money coach Annie Jay. We’ll walk you through saving for a down payment,  tackling debt, and shed some light into the escrow process—so you can feel confident about buying a home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or ready for an upgrade, you’ll leave with the tools (and motivation!) to make homeownership happen. 

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 of 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. 

• May 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Join us for our new storytime series! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet. We will read books and do crafts all about our letter of the week! There will also be options for practicing reading and writing with our letter of the week. This is a great introdction to spelling, sounding out words, and early literacy. All keiki and parents are welcome. This program is recommended for ages 0-5 and anyone starting their reading journey.

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 of 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.

• May 8, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community
• Contact: 808-775-8881

May’s Book Club pick is The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his daughter Julia has any idea where he might be…until they find a love letter he wrote many years ago, to a Burmese woman they have never heard of. Intent on solving the mystery and coming to terms with her father’s past, Julia decides to travel to the village where the woman lived. There she uncovers a tale of unimaginable hardship, resilience, and passion that will reaffirm the reader’s belief in the power of love to move mountains (summary from Goodreads).

All books read are chosen by members of the group. All are welcome to join at any time, and to attend the meetings for any books that interest them. Copies of the book are available at Honokaa Library’s circulation desk.

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 of 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. 

• May 9, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Attend a free 90-minute session on how to use a Chromebook and cloud computing. Participants will learn:

• Google Docs and word processing basics
• Introduction to spreadsheets (Google Sheets)
• File management using Google Drive
• Cloud computing fundamentals
• More email functions and organization

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai registration page or call the library at (808) 775-8881.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. This project is fully funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in the award amount of $479,064. Classes taught by Mapunawai, Inc.

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.

• May 12, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Technology
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Ever wonder what Artificial Intelligence really is and how it could actually help you in your everyday life?  This free, beginner-friendly workshop is designed just for our local community. No tech background needed!

Led by Michelle Dumais of Kealani Solutions, we’ll explore how AI is already part of our lives, share practical examples you can relate to, and create a relaxed space to ask questions, learn together, and feel more confident using AI tools that can support your home life, your work, and your community.

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.

• May 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Join us for our new storytime series! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet. We will read books and do crafts all about our letter of the week! There will also be options for practicing reading and writing with our letter of the week. This is a great introdction to spelling, sounding out words, and early literacy. All keiki and parents are welcome. This program is recommended for ages 0-5 and anyone starting their reading journey.

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 of 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.

• May 15, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Writing
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Come make a zine with us! Zines are the most accessible and fun form of self-publishing. You can have one done in minutes, and photocopy it to distribute endless copies! Zines can cover any topic, from information about gardening to a comic about growing up. We will provide collage materials, templates, and craft supplies; you just bring your creative ideas. When you’re finished, you can use our copier to distribute copies of your zine to friends and other library patrons. We look forward to seeing your work!

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.

• May 16, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-775-8881

Attend a free 90-minute session on how to use a smartphone and tablet. Participants will learn:

• Introduction to smartphones (and tablets)
• Navigating key features (calls, texts, apps)
• Internet browsing and email
• Security best practices for mobile devices
• Using smartphones and tablets for digital services like banking and telehealth

Participants are encouraged to bring their own smartphone or tablet device.

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai registration page or call Honokaa Public Library at (808) 775-8881.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. This project is fully funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in the award amount of $479,064. Classes taught by Mapunawai, Inc.

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.

• May 19, 2025 @ 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.