Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 13, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Causes, Community, Culture, History, Learning, Research, Writing
• Contact: 808-241-3222

The Friends of Lihue Library (FOLL), in partnership with booksellers at Talk Story bookstore, are proud to welcome author Sara Kehaulani Goo, author of Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai’i as part of our ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Author Series!
In Kuleana, Sara tells the story of her family’s effort to hold onto ancestral land after receiving a sudden 500% property tax increase. The book explores generational land loss, identity and belonging, and what it means to carry kuleana while living far from home.Do not miss this incredible event with Sara Kehaulani Goo, who Washington Post reviewed as, “highlighting a crucial, modern perspective on Hawaiian history that contrasts with older, out-of-date narratives” (June 2025).

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 13, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, History, Learning, Research
• Contact: 808-241-3222

In partnership with the Kaua’i Japanese Historical Society, join us at the conference room. Lihue Library, for an intimate discussion about the film Removed by Force 2025, from PBS Hawai’i featuring the true stories of formerly incarcerated Japanese-Americans in the United States and Hawai’i during WWII. This is a film viewing about the incarcerations and a respectable discussion from a panel of friends, family, and community members who remember the forced incarcerations and what it took to remain strong, steadfast, and dedicated to family and community during that period.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or modification or policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact the library staff as soon as possible. Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 14, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-241-3222

• July 15, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Environment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Moore Greens, small-scale farm in Moloa’a, presents an informative workshop on growing your own microgreens. Join us for some fun in the dirt as we learn how to plant and care for microgreens to enjoy in our home gardens and cooking, for all-ages!

*Space is limited, call or stop by the library to register 808-241-3222*

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 15, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-241-3222

This Summer Reading Challenge, teach yourself a new skill! Whether it is crocheting, working with fabric and felt, basic sewing, or DIY- come learn how to create DIY felt crafts at the library, continuing with learning how to make stuffed toys and plushies by creating a DIY kalo plant to take home. Then, use your skills learned here to make all sorts of plush characters!

Learn techniques for working with craft materials such as yarn, felt, ribbon, fabric, hot glue, sewing kits, and more with our crafty library staff!

• July 15, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Games, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Calling all upper elementary and middle school LEGO builders and burgeoning engineers!

Join us at the library for Lihue LEGO Club, where exciting building challenges using LEGO blocks await. Opening ceremonies start at 4pm, sharp. Literally, we open the display case to fill it with our creations and put them on display all month long. At least until next Lego Club, when you get to do it all over again!

This event is recommended for children ages 6-12.

See you there!

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 16, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Let’s craft together! Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxed, friendly space to make stuff and connect. All skill levels welcome.

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 21, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-241-3222

• July 21, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Coloring can be very stress relieving! Add free coffee and refreshments from our Friends of the Lihue Library, you have a fun afternoon at the library.

Open to young adults, adults, and seniors.

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 22, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-241-3222

This Summer Reading Challenge, teach yourself a new skill! Whether it is crocheting, working with fabric and felt, basic sewing, or DIY- come learn how to create DIY felt crafts at the library, continuing with learning how to put all our skills we learned this summer together and create a Spam Musubi, kawaii style. This super-cute musubi will put your felt-rolling, plushie-stuffing, sew-tastic skills together to create a fun musubi. Then, get ready to put all your crafts together in a crocheted ‘umeke/bowl to take home and display your crafts in!

Learn techniques for working with craft materials such as yarn, felt, ribbon, fabric, hot glue, sewing kits, and more with our crafty library staff!