Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• November 6, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Join us for a free course where you will learn about:

• Computer Basics
• Internet Usage
• Email Usage
• Online Safety
• Telehealth

You may bring your own computer, tablet, and smartphone. We will also have Chromebooks for use at the library.

Participants may qualify for a free refurbished computer! These courses are in partnership with Māpunawai and the Hawaiʻi State Rural Heath Association.

Sign up today! Call the library at (808) 965-2171 or signup online at: Mapunawai Pahoa Computer Classes

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.

• November 6, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Come join us for Knitting and Crochet 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.

• November 9, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Come in and learn how to tie specialized knots and make something cool with them! We provide the chord and pins, you provide the inspiration.

Program is suitable for age 8 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.

• November 10, 2026 @ 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.

• November 12, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We’ll provide the books, songs, and games!

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 under. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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.

• November 13, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Join us for a free course where you will learn about:

• Computer Basics
• Internet Usage
• Email Usage
• Online Safety
• Telehealth

You may bring your own computer, tablet, and smartphone. We will also have Chromebooks for use at the library.

Participants may qualify for a free refurbished computer! These courses are in partnership with Māpunawai and the Hawaiʻi State Rural Heath Association.

Sign up today! Call the library at (808) 965-2171 or signup online at: Mapunawai Pahoa Computer Classes

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.

• November 13, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Come join us for Knitting and Crochet 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.

• November 16, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-965-2171

It’s November, so let’s celebrate all that we are thankful for. Come in and paint some Gratitude Rocks with us! Take them with you, and place them wherever you want to brighten up someone’s life.

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.

• November 17, 2026 @ 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.

• November 19, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We’ll provide the books, songs, and games!

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 under. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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.