Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 6, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library

A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting. Get help with SNAP, MedQuest, the Federal Marketplace, mental health resources, domestic violence support, family services, kūpuna assistance, home repair loans, volunteer opportunities, emergency rental aid, and more.

Life in Puna looks different than in other parts of our island, and asking for help can feel hard—even from friends or neighbors. Stop by Mondays from 12–4 PM or Thursdays from 9 AM–12 PM to talk story and find the support you need. Together, we can do so much.

Program is suitable for age 18 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• October 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Come and watch a showing of 1995’s Casper!

“An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.” (IMDB.com, 2025)

Program is suitable for age 6 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• October 7, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Join us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs.

There will be a free new book given to child participants the first story time of every month until December 2026. First come, first served. Thank you to the Pahoa Promise Partnership for their generous donations.

Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• October 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Are you a Scrabble champion? Have you never played before, but would like to try? Then come and join our new Scrabble Club! The Club will meet from 2:00 – 4:00 PM every Wednesday we are open. Come and meet some new friends and flex your mind!

Program is suitable for age 10 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• October 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library

A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting. Get help with SNAP, MedQuest, the Federal Marketplace, mental health resources, domestic violence support, family services, kūpuna assistance, home repair loans, volunteer opportunities, emergency rental aid, and more.

Life in Puna looks different than in other parts of our island, and asking for help can feel hard—even from friends or neighbors. Stop by Mondays from 12–4 PM or Thursdays from 9 AM–12 PM to talk story and find the support you need. Together, we can do so much.

Program is suitable for age 18 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• October 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Come join us for Knitting Club! Make something fun and some new friends. Bring your own supplies or use our stuff and start a new project (supplies are limited). All levels are welcome.

Program is suitable for age 12 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• October 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library

A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting. Get help with SNAP, MedQuest, the Federal Marketplace, mental health resources, domestic violence support, family services, kūpuna assistance, home repair loans, volunteer opportunities, emergency rental aid, and more.

Life in Puna looks different than in other parts of our island, and asking for help can feel hard—even from friends or neighbors. Stop by Mondays from 12–4 PM or Thursdays from 9 AM–12 PM to talk story and find the support you need. Together, we can do so much.

Program is suitable for age 18 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• October 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Come and join us for a fun and relaxing night of painting and sipping Martinelli’s.

Adults only.

Please come in or call the library at (808) 965-2171 for more information.

Program is suitable for age 16 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• October 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Join us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs.

There will be a free new book given to child participants the first story time of every month until December 2026. First come, first served. Thank you to the Pahoa Promise Partnership for their generous donations.

Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• October 15, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Are you a Scrabble champion? Have you never played before, but would like to try? Then come and join our new Scrabble Club! The Club will meet from 2:00 – 4:00 PM every Wednesday we are open. Come and meet some new friends and flex your mind!

Program is suitable for age 10 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or an adult caregiver.

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.