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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 […]

LEGO Day!

O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu

We love LEGO! Join us and build something for us to display around the library. LEGOs will be out all day long for our building […]

Stories From Around the World with Dave Del Rocco

O‘ahu - Kalihi-Pālama 1325 Kalihi St, Honolulu

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 […]

Toddler Time

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

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! […]

Food Science Lab

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

E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Fill your head with knowledge and your tummy with food! A delicious spin on our science labs. These science programs […]

Movie Tuesdays

Recurring
O‘ahu - Mānoa 2716 Woodlawn Dr, Honolulu

Every Tuesday we are showing a free movie in our programming room! The movies showing in order are: Karate Kid: Legends, and Cloudy with a […]

Kids Kitchen Playdate

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

Join Wai‘anae Public Library for a fun-filled Kitchen Playdate for Toddlers (Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 28) in the […]

Keiki Storytime Hui

Maui Bookmobile - Lāhainā District Court 1870 Honoapi`ilani Highway, Lahaina

Enjoy a storytime at 10:30 filled with stories, songs, movement followed by art projects with Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center.  Suitable for preschoolers, though all […]

Book Club: The Emperor of Gladness

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

Join the discussion of Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. Excerpt from Goodreads.com: "One late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, […]

Lauhala Weaving Class

Maui - Kahului 90 School St, Kahului

As the regional branch of Maui County, Kahului Library is actively working to preserve, promote, and perpetuate Hawaiian culture by collaborating with local cultural practitioners. […]

Free

Shave Ice Ornament

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

Make your own shave ice ornament that won’t melt. Materials will be provided. Limit one ornament per person while supplies last. Target audience is ages […]

LEGO Make & Take

O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu

Get ready to build, create, and imagine! Join us for a FREE LEGO Make & Take event where families can drop in and let their […]

Free

Tuesday Chess Club

Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition! Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. […]

Slime Time & Bookmaking

O‘ahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu

Spend some quality time with your keiki and make a book as well as slime.  In this program, participants will learn how to make slime […]

Squawkie Talkie Tutorial

O‘ahu - Kaimukī 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu

Plastic can sing! Come learn how to build musical instruments out of household rubbish with local educator/ethnomusicologist Benjamin Fairfield, author of Kani Ka ʻŌpala (How […]

Crafty Kitchen: Play With Your (Clay) Food

Hawai‘i - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona

Sometimes it’s okay to play with our (clay) food! Use air-dry clay to create play food: show us your favorite food, or whip up a […]

Pride Movie Night For Teens

Maui - Kahului 90 School St, Kahului

Join us in the teen room to watch and talk about LGBTQ+ movies! This event is hosted by Empower’d Maui Nui, Maui County’s LGBT+ Youth […]

Okinawan Dance and Demonstration with Cheryl Nakasone

O‘ahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku

Experience the music and dance of Okinawa! Learn about kumi wudui (classical dance dramas), pick up a few words in Uchinaguchi, and join in kachashi […]

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 | AUGUST 18 2026 - CLOSED: ALL Hawaiʻi Island public  libraries, Hāna and Makawao. More information about public libraries on Kauaʻi, Maui County, and Oahu can be found here.

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.