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Nā Leo o Kealakekua – Community Writing Collection

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

Have a Story to Share? A Poem, Memory, Drawing, or Spark of Creativity? As part of the Year of the Storymaker project at Kealakekua Public […]

March Madness 2026 Battle of the Books Bracket. Thumbnails of book covers are featured on the outer edge.

CANCELLED on March 13-15 — Battle of the Books 2026

Hawai‘i - Laupāhoehoe 35-2065 Old Māmalahoa Hwy, Laupāhoehoe

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) […]

Front Cover of Under the Ohia Tree.

Read to Me International: Family Literacy Event

Kaua‘i - Kōloa 3451 Poʻipū Road, Kōloa

Join Read to Me International & the Kōloa Public Library for an hour of fun read-alouds, music, crafts and reading resources!  The following stories will […]

book cover with hummingbird and flower titled Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman

First Thursday Book Club

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

Sign up and join us for a discussion of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, by Beth Hoffman. Space is limited: please visit, call the library at 808-327-4327, […]

preschool kids on books like a playground

Adventure Await at Storytime!

O‘ahu - ʻĀina Haina 5246 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy, Honolulu

Join Aunty Beth at Storytime! We read books, sing songs, and make a craft suitable for children 2-5. Children need to be accompanied by an […]

Homeschool Group

Homeschool Group

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

Join us for an informational story followed by a related activity or craft. Kids will have the opportunity to learn, explore the library, and socialize. […]

Kai's Ocean Magic book cover

Kai’s Ocean Magic

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

Featuring Author, Kristen Halverson and her new book, Kai's Ocean Magic. Join us for a reading and fun sea turtle crafts and activities! Appropriate for […]

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ALERT | In holiday observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Presidents' Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, February 14 to 16, 2026.

ALERT [APRIL 9] All Oʻahu public libraries and HSPLS offices will be closed Friday, April 10 due to severe weather. All other public libraries and HSPLS offices on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui County will maintain normal operations at this time. Please take care and be safe!

ALERT | The Kaimukī and Pearl City branches will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in observance of Easter.