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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for activities every day during the Summer. Wednesday is Arts & Craft Day! Art & Craft activities will be out all day long […]
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 […]
Join us for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Just right for children ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone […]
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]
Come and play with different sensory bins and musical instruments as we continue celebrating the summer. Sign up for Summer Reading Challenge if you haven't […]
Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months. Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we […]
Live instrumental music experience for young children and their caregivers. The interactive program blends familiar tunes with new musical discoveries, movement, and hands-on engagement to […]
Come join us for storytime. A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories. In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your […]
This program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t […]
Nothing is more perfect for a summer day than something fizzy and sweet like a root beer float! Come on over and have a sip […]
Is your child a storyteller at heart? This summer, kids get to create a real picture book — from the first word to the final […]
Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief? Join us at the library on every first Wednesday and third Saturday of each month for […]
Come build with Legos at North Kohala Library! Participants can free build whatever they can imagine or collaborate together to build a larger, themed project […]
Join our Teen D&D adventure where you will be whisked away to a land made entirely of food! Create a character, battle the rot, and […]
Join us to make your own sponge painted watermelon tea towel! All supplies (and assistance) will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]
Keiki ages 5-14 are invited to learn and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). Cards will be loaned to newcomers. Experienced players are encouraged […]
Each year, Americans consume hundreds of food products that contain dangerous elements and compounds. Co-exposures to these elements are the primary agents of western disease. […]
Join us for simple food science experiments and tasty activities for young keiki. This program is recommended for ages 3 and older. Sponsored by the […]
Motherhood is a journey full of joys and challenges, and every mom’s experience is unique. Whether you’re a new mom, working mom, single mom, step-mom […]
The Kapolei Book Club will discuss Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb. Register with […]





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