Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• March 2, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Parents, come enjoy the tried and true benefits of Joseph Pilates’s exercises, dance, or gentle yoga, while kids play, or participate!  Bring a mat and a few shareable toys to entertain keiki, and prepare to strengthen, stretch and destress in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.

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.

• March 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to 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.

• March 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine? Come check out our beginner’s sewing workshop! This will be the first session of the workshop where we will familiarize ourselves with the sewing machine, the tools, how to thread, cut, and practice.

Please bring your sewing machine, thread and the manual to the program.

(3/5/2026) First session of the workshop series: Familiarize ourselves with the sewing machine, the tools, how to thread, cut, and practice.

(3/12/2026) Second session of the workshop series: Sew a bag.

RSVP REQUIRED. 5 slots are available. Program is for teens in Grades 6 to 12. We have a few sewing machines that can be used during the program.

Supplies purchased thanks to the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i and the Friends of the Mānoa 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.

• March 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Ever wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine? Come check out our beginner’s sewing workshop!

(3/7/2026) First session of the workshop series: Familiarize ourselves with the sewing machine, the tools, how to thread, cut, and practice.

(3/14/2026) Second session of the workshop series: Sew a bag

This will be the first session of the workshop where we will familiarize ourselves with the sewing machine, the tools, how to thread, cut, and practice.

Please bring your sewing machine, thread and the manual to the program.

RSVP REQUIRED. 5 slots are available. Program is for adults. We have a few sewing machines that can be used during the program.

Supplies purchased thanks to the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i and the Friends of the Mānoa 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.

• March 9, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Parents, come enjoy the tried and true benefits of Joseph Pilates’s exercises, dance, or gentle yoga, while kids play, or participate!  Bring a mat and a few shareable toys to entertain keiki, and prepare to strengthen, stretch and destress in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.

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.

• March 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to 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.

• March 12, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

This will be the second and last session of the workshop where we will use everything we learn to make a phone bag.

Please bring your sewing machine, thread and the manual to the program. You are also welcome to bring your own fabrics, preferably cotton material, otherwise, it will be provided.

RSVP REQUIRED. 5 slots are available. Program is for teens in Grades 6 to 12. We have a few sewing machines that can be used during the program.

(3/5/2026) First session of the workshop series: Familiarize ourselves with the sewing machine, the tools, how to thread, cut, and practice.

(3/12/2026) Second session of the workshop series: Sew a bag.

Supplies purchased thanks to the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i and the Friends of the Mānoa 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.

• March 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

This will be the second and last session of the workshop where we will use everything we learn to make a phone bag.

(3/7/2026) First session of the workshop series: Familiarize ourselves with the sewing machine, the tools, how to thread, cut, and practice.

(3/14/2026) Second session of the workshop series: Sew a bag.

Please bring your sewing machine, thread and the manual to the program. You are also welcome to bring your own fabrics, preferably cotton material, otherwise, it will be provided.

RSVP REQUIRED. 5 slots are available. Program is adults. We have a few sewing machines that can be used during the program. Please call to reserve.

Supplies purchased thanks to the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i and the Friends of the Mānoa 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.

• March 16, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Parents, come enjoy the tried and true benefits of Joseph Pilates’s exercises, dance, or gentle yoga, while kids play, or participate!  Bring a mat and a few shareable toys to entertain keiki, and prepare to strengthen, stretch and destress in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.

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.

• March 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Hope to 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.