Blind Date with a Cookbook
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 […]
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Events for June 23, 2026
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Food Drive
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
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 […]
Summer (Blind) Date with a Library Book!
For teens in Grades 7-12 at the downtown Hawaiʻi State Library: Visit the Teen Section and choose a hand-wrapped book to borrow with your library […]
Unwrap a Library Book!
For readers in Grades 3-6 at the downtown Hawaiʻi State Library... Don’t judge a book by its cover! Visit the Middle Reader Room and choose […]
Mini-Games Mayhem
It's time for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! To celebrate our midpoint, we are hosting a mini-games fair! Come sign up and play mini-games in […]
Eyes of Hawaii: 18th Annual Photography Exhibit
The Hawaii State Library will showcase photos from EOH (Eyes of Hawaii) photography club in the firsy floor lobby of the Hawaii State Library from […]
LEGO Day!
We love LEGO! Join us and build something for us to display around the library. LEGOs will be out all day long for our building […]
Ongoing
What’s Your Favorite Food? Make your own food magnet
Celebrate the Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme, E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, by creating your own magnets, featuring your favorite […]
Baby & Me Storytime
Are you a parent or caregiver to a little one, between the ages of 0 to 2 years old? Bring your tiny reader to a […]
Toddler Time
Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! […]
Magic at the Library
Magicians from the International Brotherhood of Magicians will be visiting Kalihi-Pālama Public Library to perform an hour-long child friendly magic show. The magic show will […]
First Foods Storytime: ʻUlu
Hawai‘i - Honoka‘a 45-3380 Māmane St, Bldg. #3, Honoka‘aJoin us for a special storytime session, same time same place! We'll be learning about ʻulu (breadfruit), a great first food for keiki, through songs […]
Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime Series
Farm to Keiki First Foods Storytime is a four week series designed for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver. Each week features one Hawaiian food: […]
Keiki O Ka ʻAina School Readiness Storytime
Join us for a demonstration of HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters). This free, parent-involved, school-readiness program offers home-based early childhood education for […]
Kids Kitchen Playdate
Join Wai‘anae Public Library for a fun-filled Kitchen Playdate for Toddlers (Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 28) in the […]
Keiki Storytime Hui
Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center. Suitable for preschoolers, though all […]
‘Umeke Kā‘eo | Flavors and Flow with Debra McGee
Join Debra McGee for a fun and inclusive Hip Hop dance class celebrating the 2026 Summer Reading theme through movement, rhythm, and self-expression. Participants ages […]
Hawaii Voter Information and Registration
Location: Meeting Room Staff members from the Hawaii State Office of Elections - Voter Services Section will be presenting information and answering questions about voting […]
NAMI Peer Support Group
NAMI Peer support groups offer respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope for people living with mental illness. Free and confidential. Connection Recovery Peer Support Groups meet […]
Adult Relaxation Time: Cool Time Coloring
Beat the summer heat and relax with some quiet time while coloring with colored pencils or water coloring a bookmark. You can even design your […]
Perler Bead Party
Join us in making Perler bead crafts. Each month, we'll explore a new theme and patterns, allowing you to create your unique work of art […]
Oreo Moon Phases
Learn about the moon phases using Oreos. Materials will be supplied. Limit one set per person while supplies last. Target audience is ages 5 and […]
Pokemon Trading Card Game Club
Interested in the Pokemon Trading Card Game, but don’t know how to play? Join us in playing through your first Pokemon card game using the […]
Battle of the Snacks! International Tour
Tour the world with your taste buds and decide which country has the best drinks, treats, and sweets! Taste testers will place their bets on […]
Tuesday Chess Club
Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition! Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. […]
Crafty Kitchen: Fruit Printing
Join us for a fun, fruity craft! Use fruit and/or veggie slices to stamp a unique pattern and create a keepsake dishcloth for your kitchen! […]
Ratatouille
Location: Meeting Room A rat who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef teams up with an inexperienced kitchen worker at one of Paris' finest restaurants. […]
Author Spotlight: Nico Lang
Tuesday June 23rd at 5:30 pm, we're hosting a special author signing event. Let's show some aloha to Nico Lang, award-winning LGBTQ+ reporter and editor, […]
Free
Rebecca J. Carlson Workshop – “Your Story, Write Now”
Your Story, Write Now! Join local author Rebecca J. Carlson for a one-hour writing workshop that will help you take your ideas and spin them […]
