Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 22, 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.

• July 22, 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.

• July 23, 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.

• July 23, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Make mini lanterns and fold an origami yukata!

Get ready for Bon Odori with these cute paper crafts. Decorate with the lanterns, use the yukata as a bookmark, or string it all into a garland. All supplies provided.

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 25, 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. Repeat students 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. Take it home and bring it back next time to keep working.

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.

• July 25, 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 29, 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.

• July 29, 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.

• July 30, 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.

• August 1, 2026 @ 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.