Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 13, 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.

• July 23, 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 will need to be accompanied by an adult. 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.

• July 26, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music
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“Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) will share his love of music and community through beatbox and rhyme for a special “Real Meals” Summer Reading event. Mr. Kneel is a professional speaker, hip-hop emcee, and beatboxer who creates original hip-hop music to help promote children’s social, emotional and cognitive development.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

• July 27, 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.

• July 29, 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.