Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• June 15, 2026 - June 27, 2026
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-988-0459

It’s time for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! To celebrate our midpoint, we are hosting a mini-games fair! Come sign up and play mini-games in our programming room from June 15, 2026 to June 27, 2026. Check out games like ring toss, take photos with props and win some prizes! Some prizes are exclusive to those who signed up for the challenge while supplies last! Event is all day except for the last hour of the day.

All ages are welcomed but children under the age of 8 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A maximum of 6 groups/families (1-6 people per group) can enter the room for thirty minutes. Sign ups at the door. Please arrive at the top of the hour or half past the hour for your turn to ensure maximum play time or your turn will be forfeited.

Supplies purchased thanks to 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.

• July 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Food
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Nothing is more perfect for a summer day than something fizzy and sweet like a root beer float! Come on over and have a sip or bite full of carbonated delight and ice cream.

One (1) cup per person while supplies last!

All ages are welcomed but children under the age of 8 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Supplies purchased thanks to 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.

• July 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Crochet yourself a collapsible bag that turns into a fruit! It’s the perfect size to store a few fruits while out and about, then you can turn it into a small fruit when you’re not using it. Workshop will walk you through the pattern but item might not be completed during the session. Pattern is recommended for advanced beginners to intermediate crocheters.

You are welcome to bring your own yarn and crochet hook for the workshop, but supplies will be provided.

RSVP REQUIRED, please sign up below. 8 spots available. Program is for teens from 11 years old to 18 years old.

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.

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

Want a new statement piece or to design your own item? Check out our Fruit Stamping program! We will provide apples and oranges that have been cut already as well as fabric paint. You are welcome to bring one (1) item to decorate with the fruit, otherwise we will provide one (1) mini tote bag while supplies last. Recommended to wear clothes that might get paint on them.

Program is for children and teens. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.

Supplies purchased thanks to 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.

• July 22, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

This summer we will be building our own bento keychains! Join the teen librarian as we color, shrink and assemble to make your very own keychain with bento box and assortment of sushi!

Program is for teens only from ages 11 years old to 18 years old. RSVP required, there are 10 slots available for this program. Please sign up below.

Supplies purchased thanks to 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.