Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Skip to Footer

My account

Hawaii Library's Facebook Hawaii Library's Instagram

Hawaii State
Public Library System

ʻOihana Hale Waihona Puke Aupuni o ka Mokuʻāina o Hawaiʻi
Where you belong

Search by

Search catalog

Search site

or search old catalog

Home
Browse
- Browse our collection
- Grab it (with your hands!)
  - Items in the catalog
    - Did you know we have...
      
      2,991,000+ Books
      
      113,000+ CDs
      
      165,000+ DVDs
      
      100+ Newspapers
      
      150+ Magazines
      
      Start browsing our catalog
  - Other materials
- Download it (to your device)
  - eBooks
  - AudioBooks
    - Overdrive (14,800+)
  - eMagazines and eNewspapers
- Close
Read
- Read a good book
- Get a recommendation
- Join a book club
  - Virtual branch book clubs
  - eBook clubs
- Participate in a reading program
  - Ongoing reading programs
- Create your own reading list
  - Novelist
  - Novelist K-8
- Close
Learn
- Learn something new
- Take an online class
- Polish your life skills
- Keep your brain sharp
- Get homework help
- Close
Attend
- Attend an upcoming event
- Events by island
  
  Select an island
- Events by branch
  
  ... or, select a branch
- Close
Research
- Research a specific topic
- Search local newspapers
  - Hawaii newspaper guide
- Access government records
  - Hawaii Documents
  - Federal documents
- Online databases
- Research assistance
  - Request reference assistance
  - Request custom research
- Close
Connect
- Connect with the community
- Work with the community
- Talk story
  - Read patrons’ library stories
  - Tell us your library story
- Connect with us
- Follow us on…
- Close
Visit
- Visit your neighborhood library
- Find your local branch
  - View all 51 branches
  - View branch hours
  - Select a branch
- Find a bookmobile
  - Maui bookmobile
  - Molokai Bookmobile
- Check for updates
- Visit all 51!
  Hawaii has some of the most beautiful libraries in the world. But don't take our word for it. Visit all 51!
- Close
How do I…
- How do I...
- Use the library
- Use library materials
- Get government documents
- Answer other questions
  - Ask a librarian
- Close
I’m a…
- Kid
  See what the library has for kids!
- Teen
  See what the library has for teens!
- Close

Loading view.

Events Search and Views Navigation

Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword.

Event Views Navigation

List
Month
Day
Week
Map

Today

Select date.

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Island

Hawaii

Kauai

Lanai

Maui

Molokai

Oahu

Branches

Hawaii - Hilo

Hawaii - Honokaa

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona

Hawaii - Keaau

Hawaii - Kealakekua

Hawaii - Laupahoehoe

Hawaii - Mountain View

Hawaii - Naalehu

Hawaii - North Kohala

Hawaii - Pahala

Hawaii - Pahoa

Hawaii - Thelma Parker Memorial

Holoholo Bookmobile - Lahaina District Court

Kauai - Hanapepe

Kauai - Kapaa

Kauai - Koloa

Kauai - Lihue

Kauai - Princeville

Kauai - Waimea

Lanai - Lanai

Maui - Hana

Maui - Kahului

Maui - Kihei

Maui - Makawao

Maui - Wailuku

Molokai - Molokai

Oahu - Aiea

Oahu - Aina Haina

Oahu - Ewa Beach

Oahu - Hawaii Kai

Oahu - Hawaii State Library

Oahu - Kahuku

Oahu - Kailua

Oahu - Kaimuki

Oahu - Kalihi-Palama

Oahu - Kaneohe

Oahu - Kapolei

Oahu - Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

Oahu - Liliha

Oahu - Manoa

Oahu - McCully-Moiliili

Oahu - Mililani

Oahu - Nanakuli

Oahu - Pearl City

Oahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua

Oahu - Wahiawa

Oahu - Waialua

Oahu - Waianae

Oahu - Waikiki-Kapahulu

Oahu - Waimanalo

Oahu - Waipahu

Virtual Event

Recommended For

Adults

Children

Families

Teens

Event Category

Arts & Crafts

Books

Branch book clubs

Causes

Comics

Community

Computer classes (free!)

Culture

Entertainment

Environment

Films & Movies

Games

Health & Wellness

History

Learning

Music

Reading programs

Research

Science

Sports & Fitness

Storytime (for kids)

Technology

Virtual

Writing

March 2023

Fri 24

Tiny Art Show Kit Pickup

February 28, 2023 - March 25, 2023

Oahu - Waimanalo 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI, United States

Celebrate 45 Years at Waimanalo Library! Display your artistic talents in Waimanalo Library’s first Tiny Art Show! Register now and receive a mini art kit. […]

Fri 24

Spring Into Reading! A 2023 Children’s Spring Reading Program

March 24, 2023

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

Grow your reading skills and let your imagination bloom! From March 13 - April 01, children from babies through 12 years old can earn prizes […]

Fri 24

Keiki Storytime

March 24, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Oahu - Nanakuli 89-070 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, United States

Keiki and their ohana are invited to Nānākuli's storytime to sing songs and listen to stories. Storytime is suitable for age 3 to 5 and […]

Fri 24

Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun

March 24, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and […]

Sat 25

Heads, Furry Shoulders, Paws, and Tails

March 25, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

Volunteers from K9 TheraPets of Hawaii will teach children (and their parents) safety steps when approaching or greeting a dog. Besides being incredibly adorable, all […]

Sat 25

Family Story Time

March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Join Ms. Jen the Kids’ Librarian for family story time, featuring stories, action rhymes, and crafts to help foster a love for reading and learning. […]

Free

Sat 25

Ancestry Library Edition Basics

March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Attend a basic live demonstration of Ancestry Library Edition and begin creating a family tree. Participants will have ample time to explore the online database […]

Sat 25

Painting Class – Bunny Shelf Sitter Ornament

March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oahu - Waimanalo 41-1320 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI, United States

Celebrate 45 Years at Waimanalo Public & School Library! Create and take home your very own bunny shelf sitter ornament! Learn fun ways to repurpose […]

Sat 25

Children’s Storytime

March 25, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawaii State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]

Sat 25

People practicing energy bagua around a tree

Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

March 25, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Oahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States

Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health. It balances YIN and Yang energy, while […]