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Summer Pen Pals Pre-Registration

O‘ahu - Waipahu 94-275 Mokuola St, Waipahu

Are you between the ages of 11-16 and want a Pen Pal in another state? Waipahu Public Library is partnering with Pierce County Library system […]

Bookopoly

Hawai‘i - Laupāhoehoe 35-2065 Old Māmalahoa Hwy, Laupāhoehoe

Laupahoehoe Library is challenging library customers to play Bookopoly @ Our Library 2 June through 31 July. Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and […]

Ka‘ū Libraries Summer Reading Challenge Book Bingo

Hawai‘i - Nāʻālehu 95-5669 Māmalahoa Hwy, Nāʻālehu +1 more

Join us for our very first Ka‘ū Libraries Book Bingo! Complete five reading spaces in a row and return your Bingo Card to either Ka‘ū […]

Unwrap a Library Book!

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

For readers in Grades 3-6 at the downtown Hawaii State Library... This event is almost pau! Reminder: Fill out the Rating Bookmark and turn it […]

Preschool Storytime in Korean 어린이 스토리타임

O‘ahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu

Please join us for a special storytime where we will read and sing in Korean! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must […]

Family Storytime

O‘ahu - Waiʻanae 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai'anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  […]

Babies, Books, and Blankets

Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona

Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months. Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we […]

Summer Playdate

O‘ahu - ‘Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, ‘Aiea

Come and play with different sensory bins and musical instruments as we continue celebrating the summer. Sign up for Summer Reading Challenge if you haven't […]

Hawai‘i Handweavers Hui

Hawai‘i - Hilo 300 Waiānuenue Ave, Hilo

Join us the third Saturday of each month to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy […]

Stories Told Through Taiko with the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble

O‘ahu - ʻĀina Haina 5246 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy, Honolulu

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Like a mele told through rhythm and motion, Japanese taiko drumming captures emotion and imagery without words. The Kenny […]

Journey of Slack Key Guitar with Jeff Peterson

Hawai‘i - Hilo 300 Waiānuenue Ave, Hilo

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Jeff Peterson will perform mele for slack key guitar that trace the history of Hawaiian music from the Monarchy […]

Author Talk: The Hawaii Book of Rice – Vol. 2

O‘ahu - Mililani 95-450 Maka‘imo‘imo St, Mililani

Join author Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi for a fun and interesting discussion of her latest book, The Hawaii Book of Rice - Vol. 2. Combination cookbook […]

Classical Guitar – Aaron Cardenas

O‘ahu - Mānoa 2716 Woodlawn Dr, Honolulu

Take a breather from the sweltering summer heat! Join us in the meeting room for classical guitar music spanning many genres including Baroque, Brazilian, Contemporary, […]

Year of Our Community Forests

O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu

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 […]

Read to a Dog

O‘ahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu

Read to a therapy dog!  All dogs participating in this program are specially trained and can help patrons practice reading aloud without judgment. The minutes spent […]

Computer Class: Absolute Beginner (pt. I)

O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu

Thanks to the success of the system-wide computer classes, Mapunawai has scheduled a Waikīkī Library-specific set! This free, two-part computer basics course will cover the […]

Free

Bingsu Slime Craft

O‘ahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei

Teens!  Feeling stressed?  Yearning to feel mucilaginous globs oozing between your squeezing fingers?  If yes, Kapolei Public Library is the perfect place to be where […]

“Make & Take” Ikebana Workshop with Toin Misho School

O‘ahu - Kalihi-Pālama 1325 Kalihi St, Honolulu

Keiki and their families are invited to learn about ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, with the students and instructor from the Toin Misho […]

Little Lighthouse Craft with Author Matias Arredondo!

Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona

Author Matias Arredondo will read his book, Little Lighthouse, and participants will build their own unique paper lighthouse! This event is for keiki and families! […]

Kids Club

O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu

Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for the whole family. Appropriate […]

Free

Bad Art Expo

Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona

Make the worst art possible and have the best time doing it! Join us for an afternoon of laughter and unhinged creativity. Participating artists will […]

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha I 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.