Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-259-2610

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.  We use a parent participation model, 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.

• August 20, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Health & Wellness, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-259-2610

For those 3 years of age and older.  We will move, sing, stretch, breathe and read.  Join Aunty Taryn as she leads the group in songs filled with yoga poses as well as breathing exercises.  All kids must be accompanied by an adult.  Please bring a towel or yoga mat for anyone participating.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library 48 hours prior to the program date. We will make every attempt to fulfill all requestsfor accommodations. All programs are subject to change.

• August 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-259-2610

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.  We use a parent participation model, 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.

• August 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Make your own Lauhala Ornament as part of a FREE parent and keiki bookmaking experience.  Parents will learn to spark positive engagement with their keiki while making a Lauhala Ornament and taking photos of the activity.  Parents will learn to engage in meaningful “talk story” with their keiki about the experience and create a special book about the experience.  Recommended for parents and keiki ages 3 and older.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  Please arrive at 5:00 pm to register your ‘ohana.

Learn more about the SHELLS+ process by viewing the SHELLS Overview with Naomi.  This program is sponsored by Hawai‘i Positive Engagement Project.

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. 

• August 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-259-2610

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.  We use a parent participation model, 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.