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  • Blind Date with a Cookbook

    Hawai‘i - Pāhala 96-3150 Pīkake St, Pāhala, HI, United States

    In honor of our Summer Reading Challenge theme, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, a calabash full to the brim, we invite you to fill your calabash with delicious brand new […]

    Food Drive

    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    As part of the Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme, E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, the Hawai‘i State Library is hosting […]

    ‘Researched Recipe’ diorama

    Kaua‘i - Princeville 4343 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States

    Calling all creators, foodies, and researchers! HSPLS’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is ʻUmeke Kāʻeo and the Friends of the Princeville Library are celebrating by inviting […]

    Author Storytime

    O‘ahu - Kaimukī 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Local author Elisabeth Watanabe returns and reads two books from her Wen Fei and Hei Hei Adventures series, “Wen Fei and the Baiji” and “Xiao […]

    Read to a Therapy Dog!

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    O‘ahu - Kaimukī 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Want to get better at reading?  Are you an animal lover?  Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog […]

    Slime Time: Butter (Ages 6+)

    O‘ahu - Pearl City 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI, United States

    Join us in making Butter slime! (2) Time Slots: 1:00-2:00pm 2:30 – 3:30pm You’ll be making a special “butter” slime using glue, contact solution, shaving […]

    Library Photo Booth

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    O‘ahu - Waiʻanae 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI, United States

    Step into our Library Photo Booth in the Children’s Section and capture fun summer memories with family and friends! Dress up like a chef, strike […]

    Summer Scavenger Hunt

    Hawai‘i - Kea‘au 16-571 Kea‘au Pahoa Rd, Kea‘au, HI, United States

    Get ready for a summer full of mystery, puzzles, and fun! Hidden characters have escaped into the library — can you find them all? Search […]

    Baby Storytime

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    O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Join us in the Edna Allyn Room for Children for lap-sit storytime! Bring your babies (0-23 months) and a blanket for stories, interactive rhymes, and songs in this 30-minute program. […]

    Monday Preschool Play Time

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    O‘ahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

    Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am. For the month of June, we will only have Play Time. In July, […]

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.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.