Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 20, 2026 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am
• Categories: Community, Reading programs
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Join us as we welcome K9 TheraPets Hawaii to the library! The registered therapy dogs are specially trained and can help people 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. Children under 5 years old need to be accompanied by an parent or adult caregiver. Please bring a mat or towel to sit on.

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 23, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
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Join us for a storytime! Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and make a small craft. Please bring blankets, mats or something else to sit on. Great fun for children ages 2-5 years, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• August 24, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment
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Are you currently working on a craft project or interested in exploring a new one? We invite you to bring your own project or select from our available supplies, and join us for a creative and enjoyable evening of crafting alongside fellow enthusiasts. Please note that this program is not instructional. This program is recommended for ages 12 and 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 schedule is subject to change.

• August 26, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Games
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Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play! All ages welcome. Build a Lego masterpiece. Meet other Lego artists as you create.

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.

• August 30, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning, Technology
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Do your children know how to navigate the internet safely? Join us for fun, hands-on activities designed for keiki in grades second and above. We will learn how to be smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave online at five different caregiver-led stations.

Participating kids or teens can collect charms for a special bracelet highlighting what they’ve learned at each station, and families will receive a resource guide while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

Materials provided by Highlights for Children Inc. and Google.org.

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.

• August 30, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
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Join us for a storytime! Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and make a small craft. Please bring blankets, mats or something else to sit on. Great fun for children ages 2-5 years, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• September 11, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
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Interested in learning the basics of Chinese Mahjong or looking for a friendly group of competitors? Join us in our meeting room for a fun event that teaches you the fundamentals of this centuries-old game.  Reservations can be made online or by calling 808-233-5674 one week in advance as players will be limited to twenty a day.

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.

• September 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Reading programs
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Do you love reading, but find it hard to commit to book clubs? Join the Silent Book Club!

Participation is simple. Just show up, chat a little (or not!), and read a book of your choice or one from our shelves. There are no assigned books, no deadlines, and no required discussions—just the joy of reading in sociable silence.

This program is suitable for young adults and adults.

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.