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Kaulike No Nā Mea A Pau: Toward Queer Justice

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

To celebrate LGBTQ History Month, The Hawaiʻi State Library is hosting the exhibit Kaulike No Nā Mea A Pau: Toward Queer Justice, which explores the intersections of […]

Honoring Honouliuli: 10 Years as a National Historic Site

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

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Honouliuli National Historic Site’s designation as a national park—a milestone in preserving one of Hawaiʻi’s most powerful World […]

Ongoing

Help us create a Christmas wreath with Recycled Paper Ornament

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

Feeling crafty? Help us decorate our Christmas wreath using recycled materials. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Just bring your holiday spirit! Children under […]

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.  […]

Preschool Story Time

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

Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old. Young children […]

Read To A Therapy Dog: Meet Adaka

Hawai‘i - Hilo 300 Waiānuenue Ave, Hilo

Meet our newest therapy dog Adaka!  This  program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and […]

Teen Craft: Crocheted Star Bag Charm

O‘ahu - Mānoa 2716 Woodlawn Dr, Honolulu

Come crochet the cutest bag charm for the month! Not only would it be a great handmade gift, but it's also another way to customize […]

Free

Kite Making

O‘ahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei

Join us to celebrate the beauty and wonder of kite design and construction. Join expert kite maker and competition kite flyer Kelvin Chun for a […]

Magic: The Gathering

Hawai‘i - Thelma Parker Memorial 67-1209 Māmalahoa Hwy, Kamuela

Join us for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours, all skill levels are welcome and patient […]

Shipwrecks & Seafaring Stories of Hawaii’s Past

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

Join us for a talk by retired NOAA scientist and marine archaeologist Hans van Tilburg! Shipwrecks and Seafaring Stories introduces the field of maritime archaeology […]

Wanted: Typing Lessons

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

Are you typing with one finger at a time? Come in for a lesson or a refresher! Provided every Second and Fourth Saturday, instructions in […]

Free

Chess Club

Maui - Kahului 90 School St, Kahului

Please join us for the Second Saturday of every month for a friendly game of chess! Four boards will be available on a first come, […]

Teen Storytime!

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

"After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world." -- Phillip Pullman Just because you know how to read, […]

Live at the Library: Danny Almonte

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

This November, enjoy the sounds and voices of our community by celebrating our local musicians! Featuring: Danny Almonte Slack-key guitarist Danny Almonte has recorded two albums, […]

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

Adult Relaxation Time: Novel Writer’s Notebook

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

NaNoWriMo may be no more, but if you're still planning on writing that novel in November and need a little inspiration, take a break and […]

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.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of General Election Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026.

ALERT | 8/16/2026 - Three public libraries on Oʻahu (Kāneʻohe, Kaimukī, and Pearl City) will be closed on Sunday, August 16, 2026 due to the anticipated storm system. All programs on Oʻahu are canceled for Sunday, August 16, 2026.  Check our website for updates and please be safe!

ALERT | NETWORK MAINTENANCE - Friday,  August 21, 2026 , 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. HST - The library's public websites, online catalog, digital services,  and library app may experience temporary interruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.