Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 6, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Come to Crochet & Connect with Your Community!

Drop in for a Crochet Class, whether just starting out or refreshing your skills!

Build your crochet confidence while creating a new amigurumi project. Learn foundational stitches and techniques through guided, hands-on instruction. All materials provided — beginners and returning participants welcome! No registration required.

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 programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This is a parent participation program, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the library!

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 programs are subject to change.

• October 7, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Due to an unforeseen circumstance, this October 7th event is canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at another library program.

• October 9, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Enjoy a handful of colorful stories followed by an art experience using bleeding tissue paper, water and creativity.    ​

Best suited for school-age children. ​

​All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.​

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Salt Lake-Moanalua Library.

• October 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This is a parent participation program, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the library!

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 programs are subject to change.

• October 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.

• October 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This is a parent participation program, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the library!

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 programs are subject to change.

• October 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This is a parent participation program, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the library!

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 programs are subject to change.

• November 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This is a parent participation program, please come ready to have fun with your keiki at the library!

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 programs are subject to change.

• November 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.