Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Dance, Entertainment, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-627-7470

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

Join Cheryl Yoshie Nakasone for an all-ages program exploring the beauty and evolution of Okinawan dance, from classical forms rarely seen today to lively modern and folk styles. The 45-minute event features performances, a sanshin demonstration, and an introduction to kumi wudui, Okinawa’s classical dance drama. The program concludes with Atchame, an interactive dance inviting audience participation in a joyful expression of mutual appreciation.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i and the 2025 Summer Reading sponsors. This is a production of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawai‘i.

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.

• July 15, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-627-7470

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small beach towel or blanket, if you prefer. Children must stay with their adult at all times.

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.

• July 15, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-627-7470

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For teens in grades 6-12. Teens may come alone or with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Sign up at the Mililani Public Library reference desk or call 808-627-7470. Space is limited.

Teens in grades 6-12 can learn basic needle felting skills to create an onigiri (rice ball) keychain charm.

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. 

• July 17, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-627-7470

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening!

Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of Hawaiian Music honors the profound role of music in Hawaiian life. Focusing on a pivotal era from the 1870s to the 1920s, the film pays tribute to a remarkable generation of Hawaiian composers whose mele (songs) continue to resonate today. This screening is a moving journey into the heart of Hawaiian music—its origins, meanings, and enduring legacy. The 58-minute film is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided at the event, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.

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 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Culture, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-627-7470

Join author Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi for a fun and interesting discussion of her latest book, The Hawaii Book of Rice – Vol. 2. Combination cookbook and local culinary history, The Hawaii Book of Rice – Vol. 2 offers an all-new look at rice, Hawaiian-style, as well as 101 “rice-ipes” from both celebrity chefs and home cooks. Her presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and copies of the book will be available for purchase as well.

This event is recommended for ages 18 and older.

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, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Music
• Contact: 808-627-7470

Children and teens ages 5-18 years old are invited to showcase their musical talent by singing or playing an instrument! Sign-up for performers is required in-person at the Mililani Public Library reference desk by July 16, 2025. If fewer than five performers or groups are signed up by July 16, the program may be cancelled.

All ages are welcome to attend the showcase to cheer on youth performers on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30-6:30 pm in the Mililani Public Library program room.  

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 events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

• July 26, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-627-7470

Fun and games for the entire family. Bring your family. Bring your friends, OR make new ones. Play classic board games, or learn new ones. Ninety minutes of entertainment for everyone!

Games include: Sorry, Uno, Life, Candy Land, Exploding Kittens, Bluey Scavenger Hunt, Chutes and Ladders, Trouble, Taboo, Ticket to Ride and More!

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.

• July 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-627-7470

Children ages 5 and up make their own LEGO creations. LEGOs will be on display in the library after the program is over.

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.

• July 30, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-627-7470

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

2025 has been proclaimed the Year of Our Community Forests in Hawai‘i! To celebrate, public libraries are partnering with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DLNR-DOFAW) and other environmental organizations to offer a free educational and interactive program for all ages.

This one-hour event begins with a tree mele or ‘oli, includes a brief presentation on community forests, and will end with an engaging activity that highlights the importance of forest stewardship across our islands.

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.