Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• June 17, 2026 @ 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.

• June 17, 2026 @ 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.

• June 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

The Junior League of Honolulu would like you to bring your keiki and ohana for a fun, one-hour literacy gathering rooted in community and connection.

Enjoy engaging read-alongs, hands-on interactive activities, and simple caregiver tips that support child development and early reading skills.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

• June 24, 2026 @ 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.

• June 24, 2026 @ 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.

• June 25, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? Now is your chance!

Join our friendly 6-week beginners’ course where you’ll learn the basics step-by-step in a relaxed and supportive setting.

Learn the tiles and there meanings, understand the rules and gameplay, build confidence each week, plenty of personal guidance (max 8 players)

Perfect for complete beginners-no experience needed.  Spaces are limited to 8 people, contact Liliha Library at 808-587-7577 to reserve a spot. 

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.

• June 25, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Make a cute decoration for your locker or fridge!

Bring a photo or original drawing and make a tiny magnetic frame for it. All supplies provided. Limit 1 frame per participant.

Picture sizing guidelines: The frame fits images approximately 3 cm x 2 cm / 1.18 inches x 0.78 inches. Templates and printing help available at the 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 on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• June 27, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Learn needlepoint and meet others! Adults of all levels welcome.

Beginner Class
9:30am – 11:30am

This class is an introduction to needlepoint. You will learn the basics of needlepoint, how it differs from other needlework, supplies needed, how to begin stitching a piece and individual instruction as your piece progresses. The Aloha Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild will provide experienced instructors and individual assistance to help you begin your needlework journey! A small needlepoint kit will be provided to stitch the Hawaii license plate shown.

Independent Stitching
1:00pm-3:30pm

Work on your current project in a friendly setting. Drop in anytime during 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 on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• June 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 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.​​

• July 1, 2026 @ 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.