Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join fellow printmakers in a collaborative community space.  Bring your own projects to work on or come with ideas to get started.  Come and carve, ink, print and connect with others.

This meeting space is designed for those who have taken the beginner printmaking workshop, as well as printmakers of all experience levels who want to share ideas and work alongside others.

Some supplies and equipment are available such as carving tools, ink and a press.  This program is for adults ages 18 and up.

Mahalo to the Friends of the Kōloa Library and Charlie Hiramoto for supporting the program.

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 at HSPLS Events Calendar.

• August 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime is a four week series designed for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver.  Each week features one Hawaiian food: kalo, banana, breadfruit and sweet potato.  Keiki will learn about healthy foods through stories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by an optional food tasting.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no playtime in the meeting room for the month of August.  Storytime begins at 10:00 am and ends at 10:30, followed by the optional food tasting from 10:30 – 11:00.  Please come early if you want to enjoy a quiet playtime in the early learning space before the program.

Open to families with children ages 0 to 5.  All keiki must be accompanied by their parent and or caregiver.

Mahalo to Farm to Keiki for providing this opportunity!

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 12, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Categories: Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us for Legos in the Library!  Complete a lego challenge or work independently.  Come build, create and imagine!

2nd Wednesday of the Month: August 12, September 9, October 14, November 18 (Third Wednesday) & December 9

All legos will be on display in the library after the program.  This opportunity is for keiki ages 5 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events at HSPLS Events Calendar.

• August 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime is a four week series designed for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver.  Each week features one Hawaiian food: kalo, banana, breadfruit and sweet potato.  Keiki will learn about healthy foods through stories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by an optional food tasting.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no playtime in the meeting room for the month of August.  Storytime begins at 10:00 am and ends at 10:30, followed by the optional food tasting from 10:30 – 11:00.  Please come early if you want to enjoy a quiet playtime in the early learning space before the program.

Open to families with children ages 0 to 5.  All keiki must be accompanied by their parent and or caregiver.

Mahalo to Farm to Keiki for providing this opportunity!

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 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime is a four week series designed for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver.  Each week features one Hawaiian food: kalo, banana, breadfruit and sweet potato.  Keiki will learn about healthy foods through stories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by an optional food tasting.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no playtime in the meeting room for the month of August.  Storytime begins at 10:00 am and ends at 10:30, followed by the optional food tasting from 10:30 – 11:00.  Please come early if you want to enjoy a quiet playtime in the early learning space before the program.

Open to families with children ages 0 to 5.  All keiki must be accompanied by their parent and or caregiver.

Mahalo to Farm to Keiki for providing this opportunity!

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.

• September 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Games
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Games bring people together—come join the fun!

The library will have a selection of board games, card games, and puzzles for kids, teens, and adults to enjoy. Bring your family, bring your friends, or come on your own and join the fun!

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.

• September 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join fellow printmakers in a collaborative community space.  Bring your own projects to work on or come with ideas to get started.  Come and carve, ink, print and connect with others.

This meeting space is designed for those who have taken the beginner printmaking workshop, as well as printmakers of all experience levels who want to share ideas and work alongside others.

Some supplies and equipment are available such as carving tools, ink and a press.  This program is for adults ages 18 and up.

Mahalo to the Friends of the Kōloa Library and Charlie Hiramoto for supporting the program.

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 at HSPLS Events Calendar.

• September 9, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Categories: Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us for Legos in the Library!  Complete a lego challenge or work independently.  Come build, create and imagine!

2nd Wednesday of the Month: August 12, September 9, October 14, November 18 (Third Wednesday) & December 9

All legos will be on display in the library after the program.  This opportunity is for keiki ages 5 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events at HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join fellow printmakers in a collaborative community space.  Bring your own projects to work on or come with ideas to get started.  Come and carve, ink, print and connect with others.

This meeting space is designed for those who have taken the beginner printmaking workshop, as well as printmakers of all experience levels who want to share ideas and work alongside others.

Some supplies and equipment are available such as carving tools, ink and a press.  This program is for adults ages 18 and up.

Mahalo to the Friends of the Kōloa Library and Charlie Hiramoto for supporting the program.

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 at HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Games
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Games bring people together—come join the fun!

The library will have a selection of board games, card games, and puzzles for kids, teens, and adults to enjoy. Bring your family, bring your friends, or come on your own and join the fun!

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.