Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• September 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us in hearing stories from a volunteer reader with Ohana 100, DKAFF. As a part of Ohana 100, DKAFF’s commitment to early literacy and education. Visit the library 4 times (you will receive a punch card) and you will be eligible to receive a free book from DKAFF! This program is suitable for children aged 0-5.

Program hosted in partnership with Ohana 100, DKAFF.

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.

• September 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Need Health Insurance? Legal Aid Society of Hawaii offers free help with enrolling families in Medicaid and Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) health insurance.

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.

• September 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Every Wednesday at 10:00am.

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.

• September 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Are you a student or recent graduate interested in learning about improving and organizing your community? Join this workshop offered in collaboration with the Hawai’i Workers Center. Learn about the process of identifying issues or concerns and how to bring people together to take action. Please RSVP to the program facilitators at 808-743-1031 or email Hawai‘i Workers Center. 

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.

• September 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Need Health Insurance? Legal Aid Society of Hawaii offers free help with enrolling families in Medicaid and Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) health insurance.

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.

• September 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Every Wednesday at 10:00am.

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.

• September 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Need Health Insurance? Legal Aid Society of Hawaii offers free help with enrolling families in Medicaid and Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) health insurance.

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.

• September 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Every Wednesday at 10:00am.

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.

• September 25, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us every 4th Thursday of the month for a different craft, activity, or presentation for grades 6-12. Snack packs provided while supplies last.

In September, learn basic hand sewing stitches and use them to make a cute felt bear keychain or pin. No sewing experience necessary.

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.

• September 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Come visit Liliha Public Library on the 4th Saturday of every month to read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give children a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. ​

Offered in collaboration with K9 TheraPets.

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.​​