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 25, 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 […]
Summer: Movie Day!
Join us for activities every day during the Summer. Thursday is Movie Day! Three different G/PG movie will be playing in the carpet area of […]
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 […]
Keiki O Ka ‘Aina 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 […]
Wire Work Earrings
Get creative and design your own beautiful earrings! Learn simple techniques to shape wire into elegant spirals and add beads for a one-of-a-kind accessory. No […]
Free
Community Partner Story Time: Ohana Literacy Assistance
Join us for a story time and information session with Aunty Hazel from Ohana Literacy Assistance. This is a non-profit organization that provides reading and […]
Storytime
Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories and songs followed by a simple craft or activity. Suitable for children […]
Adventures Await at Storytime
Join Aunty Beth at Storytime! We read books, sing songs, and make a craft. Suitable for children 2-5. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. […]
Read to a Therapy Dog Program
Join us every 4th Thursday of the month, as we welcome K9 TheraPets Hawaii to the library! The registered therapy dogs are specially trained and […]
Keiki Storytime: Ice Cream!
Join us for a s storytime featuring books and songs about ice cream! We’ll read, sing, dance, and get a craft to take home. Suitable […]
Mahjong Beginners’ Class
O‘ahu - Liliha 1515 Liliha St, HonoluluAlways wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? Now is your chance! Join our friendly beginners' course where you'll learn the basics step-by-step in a […]
Thrilling Thursday for Keiki – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids /w keychain craft
Come for a craft time, stay for a movie and snacks! Today's craft- Shrinky Dink Keychain (1pm-2pm) Today's movie- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (2pm-4pm) […]
Snacks & Stories: Snack and Storytime
Snacks and stories offers a fun snacktime, sponsored by our neighbors next-door St. Michael’s, for school aged children in early and upper elementary school. Come […]
Family Craft Time: Felt Garden Gnomes
Join us for Family Craft Time! Parents, Grandparents, and or caregivers together with your sweet young ones have an opportunity to do something fun and […]
Free
Perler Picture Frame
Make a cute decoration for your locker or fridge! Bring a photo or original drawing and make a tiny magnetic frame for it. All supplies […]
Adult Relaxation Time: Plan Out Your Busy Life
Our days can be busy, filled with appointments, meetings, and to-do lists. Organize your life with a personalized mini planner. Decorate the cover with stickers […]
Mele Mai Paki Lima Community Handbell Ensemble Summer Chimes
Join us for the melodic tunes chimed by Mele Mai Paki Lima Community Handbell Ensemble. The delightful chimes will bring bright smiles to your summer […]
