Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 9, 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.

• July 10, 2026 @ 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.

• July 13, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public & School 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 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.

• July 13, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Environment, Learning, Music, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Family Hui Hawaii would love for you and your child to join them for the Pahoa Journey Workshop! Workshops are for families with children 0-5 years old.

Workshop participants will receive a copy of the Embracing Your Journey As Your Child’s First Teacher family guide, as well as children’s books and take-home activities.

Registration is required, but walk-ins will be accommodated if there is space.

To register, please visit: Pahoa Journey Workshop

• July 13, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Governor Josh Green has proclaimed 2026 as the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana. To celebrate, HSPLS is once again partnering with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DLNR-DOFAW) to offer free educational programs at libraries statewide.

Learn about Hawaiʻi’s wetland birds, shoreline birds, and seabirds. Local organizations will share information about nearby coastal habitats, the native birds that depend on them, and opportunities for community members to participate in conservation and volunteer efforts. Reading lists will be provided.

Program is suitable for age 8 and up. 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.

• July 13, 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.

• July 14, 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.

• July 16, 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.

• July 17, 2026 @ 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.

• July 20, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-965-2171

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public & School 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 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.