Library Scavenger Hunt – Summer Reading Program 2025
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Ka‘ū Libraries Summer Reading Challenge Book Bingo
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!
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 […]
Keiki Storytime with Ohana 100, The Daniel Kahikina Akaka Family Foundation (DKAFF)
Join us for a special storytime! Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books and learn new things. Join us in […]
Family Storytime
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. […]
Preschool Story Time with Miss Kona Coffee and Back-to-School Giveaway!
Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This week, enjoy a special guest appearance by Miss Kona Coffee […]
Punahele Live in Concert
Join us for a special performance by Makaha's own, Punahele! Punahele is a Native Hawaiian from Makaha, Hawaii, that stands against anything that is harmful […]
Read to a Therapy Dog
Come visit Liliha Public Library and read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give children a chance to enjoy reading aloud with […]
Hitbox Music Ensemble
Come celebrate the end of a successful Summer Reading Challenge with the Hitbox Music Ensemble! They will be playing music from various popular, family-friendly video […]
Computer Class: Absolute Beginner (pt. II)
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
Teen Book Club
Welcome to Teen Book Club, where we meet once a month to discuss books chosen by our members. New participants are welcome and encouraged to […]
Film Screening | Those Who Came Before: The Musical Journey of Eddie Kamae
Note: This event has been rescheduled from July 28, 2025. Join us as we celebrate Mele with a free local documentary film screening! Those Who […]
ʻAnakē Nani Presents: A Celebration of Hula
ʻAnakē Nani Higa, 90 years old, is sharing her knowledge in celebration of the hula. Please join us. Together, we share the spirit of hula. […]
Youth & Student Know You Workers’ Rights Training
Are you entering the workforce soon? Do you have questions about your rights at work? Youth and student workers are invited to join Hawaiʻi Workers […]
Watercolor Shave Ice Fun with Paige Su
Join us at the Hawaii State Library with artist and teacher Paige Su of Poshiki LLC to learn the basics of watercolor. Make your own […]
Family Game Day
Fun and games for the entire family. Bring your family. Bring your friends, OR make new ones. Play classic board games, or learn new ones. […]
Encore Encore Encore! Mufasa: the Lion King
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and […]
Huliau | Hālau Hula Ka No‘eau
Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Without “mele", there is no hula as the dance form is dictated by the poetry of the mele. Kumu […]
Punahele Live in Concert
Join us for a special performance by Makaha's own, Punahele! Punahele is a Native Hawaiian from Makaha, Hawaii, that stands against anything that is harmful […]
Kids Club
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
CANCELLED – Year of Our Community Forests
Due to an unforeseen circumstance, the July 26th event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. For a schedule of upcoming "Year of Our […]
Journey of Slack Key Guitar with Jeff Peterson
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 […]
