Blind Date with a Cookbook
In honor of our Summer Reading Challenge theme, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, a calabash full to the brim, we invite you to fill your calabash with delicious brand new […]
In honor of our Summer Reading Challenge theme, ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, a calabash full to the brim, we invite you to fill your calabash with delicious brand new […]
As part of the Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge theme, E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo, the Hawai‘i State Library is hosting […]
Join us for Nānākuli Public Library’s Hui Lei, a lei making club where you can create lei, talk story, and learn together. This program is […]
Did you go to one of the BTS concerts? Got some cute stickers in your freebies? Or did you score some confetti? Come make a […]
Book some one-on-one time with a librarian. Get assistance with research, ask tech questions, receive book recommendations, and more! You will receive a follow up […]
On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class on a […]
Do your children know how to navigate the internet safely? Join us for fun, hands-on activities that help keiki, teens, and their families learn how to be smart, […]
Join us for a live musical experience followed by ice cream and popcorn to celebrate the start of Summer Reading Challenge. Make sure you are […]
Art Instructor Heather Scarbrough will host an engaging teen art workshop inspired by the Year of the Fire Horse! This guided, mixed-media art session, suitable […]
Celebrate the beginning of summer reading at "First Taste of Summer", the exciting kick-off event for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! Join us on Saturday, […]
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 […]
Come learn how to make zines! Zines are small, self-published magazines or booklets created to share ideas, experiences, and interests. Create, share and contribute to […]
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 […]
Kazu Kibuishi, graphic novelist and illustrator best known as the creator of the bestselling Amulet series and the editor of the Flight anthologies. Renowned for […]





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.