
When Pat and her family are enjoying “Fancy Nancy” storytime, they’re where they belong.
As the great grandmother, I grew up going to the library to learn about my interests; geography, history and marine biology. Went to the library every week. I did the same thing with my children and grandchildren. Now that I have a great granddaughter.I want her to learn to appreciate everything the library provides. That’s why I have been taking her to storytime for the last few years. Wanted her to feel comfortable at a library. She just turned 4 years old today. Libraries are safe and happy places to learn, even with all the knowledge now also available on the internet.
– Pat
Pat (Great grandmother)![]() Shave My Spider Tony James Slater | Cheryl (Grandmother)![]() The Giving Tree Shel Silverstein | Moriah (Mom)![]() Along Came a Spider James Patterson | Riyan-Ann (3 years old)![]() Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Bill Martin, Jr. & Eric Carle |
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.