Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• November 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us Tuesday mornings for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tunes and Tales (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa Library.

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.

• November 18, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Keiki will explore a variety of creative art projects in a fun, supportive setting. Projects may include printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, weaving, and textile arts.  This program is open to students in grades K-5.  Registration is required and can be found on the Garden Island Arts Council Homepage. 

October 14–November 25, 2026

Club Sessions are on the following Wednesdays: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, and 11/25.

(No session on Veterans Day, November 11.)

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Mahalo to the Van Go! Program with Garden Island Arts Council 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.

• November 18, 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.

• November 25, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Keiki will explore a variety of creative art projects in a fun, supportive setting. Projects may include printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, weaving, and textile arts.  This program is open to students in grades K-5.  Registration is required and can be found on the Garden Island Arts Council Homepage. 

October 14–November 25, 2026

Club Sessions are on the following Wednesdays: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, and 11/25.

(No session on Veterans Day, November 11.)

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Mahalo to the Van Go! Program with Garden Island Arts Council 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.

• December 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us Tuesday mornings for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tunes and Tales (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa Library.

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.

• December 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Wiggle, bounce, dance, squiggle, and giggle!

Come explore the wonderful ways our bodies move and discover how our movement can change the world around us. From the creative team behind HTY’s “Line, Circle, Sphere” and “Under the Blue” comes a brand-new, interactive adventure made especially for our littlest movers and shakers.

This free 30-minute event is suitable for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

The neighbor island performance tour is sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.

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.

• December 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.

• December 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.

• December 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us Tuesday mornings for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tunes and Tales (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa Library.

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.

• December 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.