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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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 […]
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: Arts & Craft Day
Join us for activities every day during the Summer. Wednesday is Arts & Craft Day! Art & Craft activities will be out all day long […]
Beginner Tai Chi for Fall Prevention: Low-Impact Exercise for Older Adults 50+
Join us for Tai Chi – a form of martial arts and low impact exercise for Older Adults 50+. Medical clearance by a physician is […]
Preschool Story Time
Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a magnet activity, […]
Keiki Storytime
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 […]
Preschool Storytime
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 […]
Children’s Storytime
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Stories From Around the World with Dave Del Rocco
Storyteller Dave Del Rocco will share folktales from different parts of the world. These tales, appropriate for all ages but especially for children ages 5-12, are mostly funny and […]
Food Themed Storytime & Craft
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 […]
Special Movie Showing: Mark Twain
Mark your calendars for a video presentation of MARK TWAIN by Jerry Tracy, filmed at the Hawaiian Oceanview Community Center in 2007. Jerry is joined […]
A Reading of The Declaration of Independence
On this day, around the world, The Declaration of Independence will be commemorated. Here at your library, we will also learn the Who, What When, […]
America 250: Sharing the Spirit of America – A Worldwide Reading Event of the U.S. Declaration of Independence
Location: Meeting Room Kaimuki Public Library is pleased to invite you to attend a program related to America250 and the Declaration of Independence - “Sharing […]
Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Join us as we participate in a nationwide commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Libraries and communities across […]
Declaration Day!
Celebrate the spirit of independence as we read aloud from America's Declaration of Independence at noon. All community members are invited to attend.
Book Discussion with Sara Kehaulani Goo author of “Kuleana”
Part journalistic offering and part memoir, Kuleana interrogates deeper questions of identity, legacy, and what we owe to those who come before and after us. […]
Junior Authors Guild
Is your child a storyteller at heart? This summer, kids get to create a real picture book — from the first word to the final […]
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Adult Relaxation Time: Three Card Project
Join us for the next three-card project. Yummy food is the theme. Card-making supplies and colored pencils will be provided. Feel free to bring your […]
Teen Craft: Crocheted Fruit Bag
Crochet yourself a collapsible bag that turns into a fruit! It’s the perfect size to store a few fruits while out and about, then you […]
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Veggie Prints Art Activity
Vegetables are delicious, nutritious, and beautiful! Paint and press your favorite veggies into a work of art. Suitable for all ages. What to Wear: Please […]
Lā Kūʻokoʻa: Hawaiian Independence Day!
Come celebrate Hawaiian history, culture, and music with us! Join Librarian Moki for a fascinating journey into Lā Kūʻokoʻa, the Hawaiian Kingom’s Independence Day! Discover […]
Air Dry Clay Food
For children & teens in 3rd-12th grades: Choose an air dry clay kit and follow the included instructions to create a fake food item! Extra […]
Boom Whacker Wednesdays
O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, HonoluluMake some music (or at least noise) with Kylee! Learn about music notes and octaves, play fun songs, and enjoy the magic of boom whackers. […]
LEGO Club
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 […]
Super Smash Bros. Teen Tournament
Join our Super Smash Bros. Teen Tournament! Enjoy free snacks and friendly competition. This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Spaces are […]
Keiki Flix & Crafternoon: Shark Week
Join us for a family friendly movie for Shark Week, enjoy a Shark-cuterie snack, and make a UV detection bracelet! Call for movie title and […]
Teens’ Umeke Craft Series- DIY Shave Ice Pom-Pom Craft
This Summer Reading Challenge, teach yourself a new skill! Whether it is crocheting, working with fabric and felt, basic sewing, or DIY- come learn how […]
Talk with Mahina Rises Author John Blossom
Award winning local Young Adult author John Blossom visits with a special talk about his Nautilus winning novel Mahina Rises. Free pizza for all attendees! We invite […]
Family Movie Night: Hoppers (2026)
Family Movie Night at the Library presents... Hoppers (2026, rated PG) Get ready for an evening of big laughs and fun times as we watch […]
Story Walk
Come to the library for a fun outdoor children's book Story Walk. Make your own trail mix in the library and then go on a […]
Geeks Who Read (Trivia)
Knowing things is fun! You asked, we listened! We welcome adults for a fun evening of trivia, FREE POPCORN and a mocktail. Trivia topics may […]
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