Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• 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 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Come to the library for a casual game of mahjong!

Whether you’re new to the game or have played before, you’re welcome to join us for a fun and relaxed session.

An instructor will be teaching Hong Kong (Cantonese) style mahjong, making it a great opportunity to learn the rules, practice your skills, and meet other players.

Classes will be held on July 30th, August 6, 13, and 20th.

Limited to 12 players.

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.

• August 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us in listening to stories from a volunteer reader with Ohana100, DKAFF, a foundation committed to promoting 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 ages 0-5.

Program hosted in partnership with Ohana100, 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.

• August 4, 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 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 12 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 5, 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.

• August 5, 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.

• August 6, 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 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 12 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 6, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Come to the library for a casual game of mahjong!

Whether you’re new to the game or have played before, you’re welcome to join us for a fun and relaxed session.

An instructor will be teaching Hong Kong (Cantonese) style mahjong, making it a great opportunity to learn the rules, practice your skills, and meet other players.

Classes will be held on July 30th, August 6, 13, and 20th.

Limited to 12 players.

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.

• August 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Pick out some new-to-you clothing!

Donations of washed clothing in good condition are welcome on the day of the event. Due to limited storage, please do not bring clothing until 8/8/2026. All leftover items will be donated to charity.

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.