Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Listen and move to live children’s music brought to you by Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc.  This program is great for the entire family.  Music therapy involves the use of music and its elements–sound, rhythm, melody, and harmony–by a qualified music therapist.

This program is sponsored by The Friends of 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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

2025 has been proclaimed the Year of Our Community Forests in Hawai‘i! To celebrate, public libraries are partnering with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DLNR-DOFAW) and other environmental organizations to offer a free educational and interactive program for all ages.

This one-hour event begins with a tree mele or ‘oli, includes a brief presentation on community forests, and will end with an engaging activity that highlights the importance of forest stewardship across our islands.

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.

• July 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Games, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Join us for an outdoor teddy bear picnic storytime.  Bring your teddy bear (or your favorite stuffed animal friend) and a blanket to sit on.  Storytime snack and activities to follow.  Families are invited to bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy after storytime.  This program is suitable for all ages.  Sponsored by the Friends of Waimanalo 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. 

• July 29, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Listen and move to live children’s music brought to you by Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc.  This program is great for the entire family.  Music therapy involves the use of music and its elements–sound, rhythm, melody, and harmony–by a qualified music therapist.

This program is sponsored by The Friends of 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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Celebrate the end of summer with your favorite pocket monsters. Activity stations for keiki and I.R.L. table where people can trade cards, battle, or share their Pokémon Go code. Come in costume and/or bring your favorite plush friends.

Young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of Waimanalo 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.

• July 31, 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.

• July 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-259-2610

Please join us for a special storytime filled with fun, magic and movement featuring “The Fairy Grandmother,” Susie Roth.  Best suited for those between the ages of 3-7 years.  This is our Summer Reading Challenge Finale!  This is the last day to log your reading.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Waimanalo.

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.