Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Skip to Footer

My account

Hawaii Library's Facebook Hawaii Library's Instagram Hawaii Library's YouTube Channel

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

Kauai - Hanapepe

Kauai - Kapaa

Kauai - Koloa

Kauai - Lihue

Kauai - Princeville

Kauai - Waimea

Lanai - Lanai

Lanai Senior Center

Maui - Hana

Maui - Kahului

Maui - Kihei

Maui - Makawao

Maui - Wailuku

Maui Bookmobile - Hale Mahaolu Ewalu

Maui Bookmobile - Lahaina District Court

Maui Bookmobile - Napili Park

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

Community

Computer classes (free!)

Culture

Entertainment

Environment

Films & Movies

Games

Health & Wellness

Learning

Music

Reading programs

Research

Science

Sports & Fitness

Storytime (for kids)

Technology

Virtual

Writing

July 2023

Mon 10

Pen Pals Project

June 1, 2023 - July 29, 2023

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

PROJECT SCHEDULE: WRITE TO PEN PALS: Tuesday-Saturday, June 1-July 28, All Day Drop-In Activity PEN PAL ZOOM PARTY: Saturday, July 29 at 10:00 A.M. Make […]

Mon 10

Blind Date With A Teen Book!

June 10, 2023 - July 29, 2023

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

Looking for a fun (BOOK) date this summer? Try a Blind Date With a Book from June 10 to July 29, 2023! Visit the Teen […]

Mon 10

Keiki Storytime

July 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

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

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Mon 10

Beginner Crocheting

July 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Oahu - Pearl City 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI, United States

Come join us to create a simple crochet “scrubbie” project w/ Cindy. Materials are provided but please bring your own crochet hook if you have […]

Mon 10

Year of the Kāhuli: Celebrating Hawaiʻi’s Native Land Snails

July 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Oahu - Ewa Beach 91-950 North Road, Ewa Beach, HI, United States

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! 2023 is officially the Year of the Kāhuli (Hawaiian land snails). A specialist from the State Department of […]

Mon 10

Board Games

July 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Kahuku 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI, United States

Get together with family and friends and play some classic board games! A variety of games will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary […]

Mon 10

Text of, "Bad Movie," over a marquee, which is over a pink and yellow Bingo card.

Bad Movie Bingo – Reefer Madness

July 10, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawaii - Pahoa 15-3070 Pahoa-Kalapana Rd, Pahoa, HI, United States

Bored? Can't choose between a movie and a game? Then come and play Bad Movie Bingo with friends at the Pahoa Library! Watch the movie, […]

Mon 10

Warrior lifting a torch at the entrance of a dark crypt.

Tiny Epic Dungeons

July 10, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hawaii - North Kohala 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI, United States

Grab your friends. Pick a hero. Epic adventures await! Success is uncertain. The Dungeon itself is a terrible beast, the Boss is a foul creature, […]

Mon 10

Full Focus Photography: An Open Invitation “To See”

July 10, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hawaii - Honokaa 45-3380 Mamane St, Bldg #3, Honokaa, HI, United States

Have you ever wanted to explore the artistry of photography? Join community member Ramona Frances, an award-winning photojournalist, in a series of talks that will […]

Mon 10