Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• January 17, 2026 - February 5, 2026
• Categories: Community
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Now through January 24th, bring your gently used/new baby clothing, shoes, and accessories to swap with items donated by other members of the community!

Accepted items include: clothing Newborn-5T, maternity clothing, toys/books, small baby gear, feeding items, packaged diapers/wipes, unopened body care items (ex. pads, nipple cream, breast pads, baby balm).  

We ask that all items be washed/cleaned, and in general good shape. All leftover items will be donated locally.

• January 17, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Join us for stories, songs and activities.

Following storytime,  HouseMart will provide the Impossible Balancer STEM project.

Best suited for those Preschool age and older.

All children must be accompanied by 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.

• January 17, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief? Join us at the library on every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month for a special visit from the therapy dogs of K9 TheraPets of Hawaii! These gentle, furry friends are eager to hear a story and help promote reading while bringing smiles and calm to readers of all ages. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Events will not be held on State holidays.

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.

• January 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

A cozy, low-pressure gathering every Tuesday 5:00-6:30 pm where we listen to a shared audiobook while working on our own craft projects. Bring your knitting, coloring, stitching, puzzles, or any quiet craft and enjoy stories, creativity, and community together.

No prep required.  Just come, listen, and create.

Tuesdays, Jan/Feb 2026 Young Adult Audiobook – Percy Jackson & the Olympians Book #1: The Lightning Thief

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.

• January 21, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Suitable for ages 12+

Inspire and evolve your creativity by joining us for artistic instruction! Personal art journal/notebook and pre-registration required. Please call the Reference Desk at 808-831-6831 to sign-up.

Aug 20: Sashiko Stitching

Sept 17: Drawing 101

Oct 15: Drawing Murals

Nov 19: Drawing & Color Wheel

Dec 17: Beadwork

Jan 21: Chinese New Year Card

Feb 18: Foodie Project

Additional art supplies sponsored by Friends of Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library

All programs are subject to change.  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.

• January 24, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Listen. Imagine. Build.

Stories first.  LEGO®  fun next!

Join us for family story time, then bring the book to life by building a LEGO creation inspired by the story.

Perfect for builders of all ages.  Imagination encouraged!

All children must be accompanied by 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 schedule is subject to change.

• January 27, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

A cozy, low-pressure gathering every Tuesday 5:00-6:30 pm where we listen to a shared audiobook while working on our own craft projects. Bring your knitting, coloring, stitching, puzzles, or any quiet craft and enjoy stories, creativity, and community together.

No prep required.  Just come, listen, and create.

Tuesdays, Jan/Feb 2026 Young Adult Audiobook – Percy Jackson & the Olympians Book #1: The Lightning Thief

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.

• January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, History, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

• February 3, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

A cozy, low-pressure gathering every Tuesday 5:00-6:30 pm where we listen to a shared audiobook while working on our own craft projects. Bring your knitting, coloring, stitching, puzzles, or any quiet craft and enjoy stories, creativity, and community together.

No prep required.  Just come, listen, and create.

Tuesdays, Jan/Feb 2026 Young Adult Audiobook – Percy Jackson & the Olympians Book #1: The Lightning Thief

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.

• February 4, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief? Join us at the library on every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month for a special visit from the therapy dogs of K9 TheraPets of Hawaii! These gentle, furry friends are eager to hear a story and help promote reading while bringing smiles and calm to readers of all ages. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Events will not be held on State holidays.

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.