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Event Category: Reading programs

  • Battle of the Books 2026

    Hawai‘i - Laupāhoehoe 35-2065 Old Māmalahoa Hwy, Laupāhoehoe, HI, United States

    Get ready, because March Madness: Battle of the Books is BACK—and it’s more exciting than ever! Carefully chosen, these titles are bursting with stories that […]

    Sort of Traditional StoryTime

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    O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimukī Public Library where she became […]

    Free
  • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

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    O‘ahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

    Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun […]

    Read To A Therapy Dog

    Hawai‘i - Hilo 300 Waiānuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

    This program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t […]

    Mokihana Berry Read-Aloud Club

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    Kaua‘i - Hanapēpē 4490 Kona Road, Hanapēpē, HI, United States

    For Kindergarteners through 3rd graders Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Learn new vocabulary! Expand your imagination! Funny stories, classic tales, short […]

    Adventure Awaits at Keiki Storytime!

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

    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 […]

    Read To A Therapy Dog: Meet Adaka

    Hawai‘i - Hilo 300 Waiānuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

    Meet our newest therapy dog Adaka!  This  program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and […]

    1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

    Recurring
    O‘ahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

    Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun […]

    Storytime (Alternating Saturdays)

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    O‘ahu - Waipahu 94-275 Mokuola St, Waipahu, HI, United States

    Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by […]

    Kids Club

    O‘ahu - Waikīkī-Kapahulu 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

    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 […]

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha I 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.

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.