Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening!

Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae pays tribute to three remarkable teachers that have guided Eddie Kamae: the great author and translator Mary Kawena Pukui, the “Songwriter of Waipiʻo” Sam Liʻa, and “Aloha Chant” author Pilahi Paki. One by one, they entrusted Eddie with key pieces of Hawaiʻi’s heritage – inspiring him to understand, perform, and pass that heritage on to the children of Hawaiʻi. This 57-minute film is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.

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 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games, Music
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Join us for our Summer Reading Challenge Celebration! We’re wrapping up another successful Summer Reading Challenge and we couldn’t have done it without you! To thank our wonderful community, performers, and supporters, we’re hosting a special celebration at the library.

🎉 Enjoy cake

🎉 Play fun games and redeem tickets for prizes

🎉 Enjoy music and great company

Bring your family and friends and help us celebrate a summer of reading and community spirit! We can’t wait to see you there! A big mahalo to Puainako KTA for generously sponsoring this event!

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 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Join us for an opportunity to meet Halle, the friendly rescue dog who’s found it’s forever home with Daylynn, the founder of Aloha ‘Ilio Dog Rescue.  Kat from Aloha ‘Ilio Dog Rescue will be at the library to share fun games, a dog-care activity coloring book, and tell heartwarming stories about rescue dogs.  Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of dogs.

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 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Come join us for family storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development.  Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards.  Materials will be provided.  Suitable for all ages.

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 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-982-4281

In partnership with the East Hawai’i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free hydroponic gardening workshop.  Hydroponic gardening is the practice of growing plants in water with the absence of soil.  You will learn how hydroponic gardening is done.  Participants will receive instructions on how to make an inexpensive and efficient DIY static hydroponic setup at home.  This workshop is keiki friendly (suitable for ages 5 and up).  If interested sign up by calling the library or coming in person.

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 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-982-4281

In partnership with the East Hawai’i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free gardening workshop.  The indigenous plant that you will be working with is Cranberry Hibiscus.  It is an edible plant rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.  The plant is known to help lower blood pressure and fight inflammation when consumed.  You will learn how to plant, propagate, harvest, and prepare this nutritious plant.  This workshop is keiki friendly (suitable for ages 5 and up).  If interested sign up by calling the library or coming in person.

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 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Join us for a presentation on “Social Security: Your questions answered”. Financial advisor, Dawn De Coito will touch on the following:

• How does Social Security fit into my retirement income plan?
• When should I start taking benefits?
• What about taxes?

Additionally, Medicare 101 will be presented by Caroline Dupio.

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 30, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Come join us for family storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development.  Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards.  Materials will be provided.  Suitable for all ages.

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 31, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-982-4281

In partnership with the East Hawai’i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free gardening workshop.  The indigenous plant that you will be working with is Cranberry Hibiscus.  It is an edible plant rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.  The plant is known to help lower blood pressure and fight inflammation when consumed.  You will learn how to plant, propagate, harvest, and prepare this nutritious plant.  This workshop is aimed for adults.  If interested sign up by calling the library or coming in person.

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.