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Blind Date with a Cookbook

Hawai‘i - Pāhala 96-3150 Pīkake St, Pāhala

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 […]

Summer (Blind) Date with a Library Book!

O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu

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!

O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu

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

O‘ahu - Hawai‘i State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu

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 Scavenger Hunt

Hawai‘i - Kea‘au 16-571 Kea‘au Pahoa Rd, Kea‘au

Get ready for a summer full of mystery, puzzles, and fun! Hidden characters have escaped into the library — can you find them all? Search […]

Meet Sara Kehaulani Goo, Author of “Kuleana”

Kaua‘i - Līhuʻe 4344 Hardy St, Līhuʻe

The Friends of Lihue Library (FOLL), in partnership with booksellers at Talk Story bookstore, are proud to welcome author Sara Kehaulani Goo, author of Kuleana: […]

Writing Circle

O‘ahu - Waiʻanae 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae

Join us for a new self-guided writing circle that will be on every other Monday from 1-2:30 PM.  This is a small circle that is […]

Wire Work Bird’s Nest Necklace

Hawai‘i - Kealakekua 81-6619 Māmalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua

Try your hand at wire work. Create a one-of-a-kind bird’s nest necklace using wire and beads. All supplies generously provided by: Friends of the Libraries, […]

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Mr. Kneelʻs Real Meals

Hawai‘i - Kea‘au 16-571 Kea‘au Pahoa Rd, Kea‘au

Mr. Kneel uses beatboxing and rhymes to teach children the importance of a well balanced diet. Mr. Kneel is an entertainer and educator who brings […]

Movie Mondays – Tron: Ares

O‘ahu - Mililani 95-450 Maka‘imo‘imo St, Mililani

Join us for Monday movies at Mililani this summer! Monday movies begin at 2:00pm in the Mililani Library Program Room. Tron: Ares is rated PG-13 […]

Coastal Lands & Birds

Hawai‘i - Pāhoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa

Governor Josh Green has proclaimed 2026 as the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana. To celebrate, HSPLS is once again partnering with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division […]

Mahjong At The Library

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O‘ahu - ʻEwa Beach 91-950 North Road, ʻEwa Beach

Interested in playing basic mahjong? Stop by the Ewa Beach Public & School Library for a chance to learn and play! Ages 14 and up. Anyone […]

PBS Hawai’i “Removed by Force” Film & Panel Discussion

Kaua‘i - Līhuʻe 4344 Hardy St, Līhuʻe

In partnership with the Kaua'i Japanese Historical Society, join us at the conference room. Lihue Library, for an intimate discussion about the film Removed by Force […]

Silent Book Club

O‘ahu - Kāneʻohe 45-829 Kamehameha Hwy, Kāneʻohe

Do you love reading, but find it hard to commit to book clubs? Join the Silent Book Club! Participation is simple. Just show up, chat […]

Sound Bath

Hawai‘i - North Kohala 54-3645 ‘Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapa'au

Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowl Soundbath A unique immersive experience of being “bathed” in the vibrations of eight 432 Hz Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls made from […]

Family Story Time

O‘ahu - ʻEwa Beach 91-950 North Road, ʻEwa Beach

Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a craft for each child. Children must be accompanied by […]

Author Talk: Sara Kehaulani Goo

Kaua‘i - Waimea 9750 Kaumuali’i Hwy, Waimea

Sara, an award winning journalist and author, will share the story of her family’s efforts to hold onto ancestral lands on Maui. Her book, Kuleana: […]

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of General Election Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026.

ALERT | At the direction of Gov. Green, all Hawaiʻi State Public Library System libraries and offices statewide will be closed Monday, Aug. 17.

ALERT | NETWORK MAINTENANCE - Friday,  August 21, 2026 , 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. HST - The library's public websites, online catalog, digital services,  and library app may experience temporary interruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.