
Please join illustrator Sarita Rich in celebrating the release of Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story, a touching book that handles themes of processing grief, experiencing another culture, and learning how to be a good friend–and does so with tender care. Program will feature a book reading and crafts, for ages 5 and up.
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 encourage, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule for upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.
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.