Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]
Meet teen book author Jack Bartley. Jack Bartley will discuss his 2nd post-apocalyptic Hilo-set book, The Seekers. This is the sequel to the first book […]
Celebrate the Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme, E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, by creating your own magnets, featuring your favorite […]
Nourish your mind and kick off the summer reading challenge with us as we enjoy the melodious sounds of the harmonica! We’re thrilled to host […]
Are you interested in ceramics? To kick off the Summer Reading Challenge, ceramist Ash Huang will teach you how to make your own ceramic musubi […]
Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for the whole family. Appropriate […]
Come and hear folk tales shared by storyteller and local children's author Dave Del Rocco. This program is suitable for preschool and up. Young children […]
Local author Elisabeth Watanabe returns and reads two books from her Wen Fei and Hei Hei Adventures series, “Wen Fei and the Baiji” and “Xiao […]
Want to get better at reading? Are you an animal lover? Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog […]
Join us in making Butter slime! (2) Time Slots: 1:00-2:00pm 2:30 – 3:30pm You’ll be making a special “butter” slime using glue, contact solution, shaving […]
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.
