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 26, 2026
All Day
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: Game Day!
Join us for activities every day during the summer. Friday is Game Day! Join us at the library for game time all day long. Four […]
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 […]
Google Docs & Sheets
Join an instructor from Māpunawai to learn how to use the cloud-based Docs and Sheets apps in Google Workspace! More information forthcoming. Contact the library […]
Baby Storytime
Babies 0-23 months and their caregivers are invited to join us for lap-sit storytimes designed just for our littlest library users! Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit […]
Keiki Storytime
Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime. During storytime, we'll dive into captivating books, sing songs, dance, and enjoy […]
Chinese Mahjong
Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a chance to play! Tables are open for players with 6+ months of experience. […]
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for a summer full of mystery, puzzles, and fun! Hidden characters have escaped into the library — can you find them all? Search […]
Fresh, Local & Delicious with Andrea Hess
Stop by Friday, June 26th for a show‑and‑tell featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, total vegetable protein (TVP), food displays, snack ideas, and awesome cookbooks from […]
Literacy Games & Activities
O‘ahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, KahukuJoin us on Fridays at 1pm for learning and play at our Literacy Game Series—open to all ages! Families are invited to explore a wide […]
Poetry Reading with Arah Ko
Please join us for a poetry reading with Arah Ko, who hails from Hawai'i. Poetry is an art form that utilizes language in a unique […]
Pokémon Club
Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! Demo decks will be provided for learning and casual game play. This program is especially for […]
Free
Board Games
O‘ahu - ʻEwa Beach 91-950 North Road, ʻEwa BeachFree gameplay to take the stress out of your week. Choose from an assortment, including Battleship, playing cards, and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. Don’t […]
LEGO Challenge
Calling all LEGO Builders! Are you up for a challenge? Work alone or with a partner. You will get: A bag of random LEGOs 1 […]
Bookish Bake-Off
Show-off your baking prowess in our first book-themed bake-off! Choose any book-inspired recipe or recipe from a cookbook to bake and share. Attendees will be […]
