Hawaii State
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Create iconic stickers for your fathers, uncles, grandpas, or yourself! All stickers will be inspired by a galaxy far, far away. Instruction and supplies will […]

Auntie Pua Conley was born in Keaukaha, and raised here in East Hawaii.   She loves ukulele and hula and plays with the Na Ho'aloha Hula […]

The last time 9-year-old Levi was seen alive, he was navigating a small boat onto the lake at twilight. Darren Mathews, the Texas Ranger searching […]

Pua Conley was born in Keaukaha, and raised here in East Hawaii.   She loves ukulele and hula and plays and dances with the  Na Ho'aloha […]

I Am A Scientist is transforming the Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library into a SCIENCE LAB! Stop by anytime between 12Noon and 2PM to join in […]

Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with a family movie. In Lilo and Stitch, get ready to crash-land on Earth with Stitch, a runaway genetic […]

Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:30pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with scrabble, battle your friends at battleship, assess your skills […]

Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the library for a day. Come and learn more about how they do their jobs, […]

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]

Please join us for weekly, one-hour preschool programming on Wednesday mornings at 10am.     FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY, WE WILL LIMIT THE PRE-K PROGRAMS TO […]

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]

Feeling nervous about reading aloud? Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog! Hawaiʻi State Library will have two dogs from K9 […]

Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a take-and-make craft for each child. Children must be accompanied […]

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]

Join us for this fun food event. Learn some easy, no-bake recipes and taste test them all! Suitable for ages 12+ and requires advanced registration. Please […]

Get together with family and friends and play some classic board games! All materials will be provided. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists […]

Ever wanted to make lei, but didn’t have the skills? Join us for a special workshop from Pūlama Nā Liko, a community organization that perpetuates […]

Stop by the Children’s Room to craft a handmade card perfect for Father’s Day or for any reason you wish.  All supplies provided, just bring […]

Play READO (BINGO for book lovers) at the library. Win cool prizes. Fun for the whole family! This program is suitable for ages 3 and […]

The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, became enlightened under a fig tree, Ficus religiosa, more than 2,500 years ago in what is today Bodhgaya, India. This […]

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 […]

Join us for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun!  Just right for children ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Anyone […]

Join us for our weekly storytime program which includes themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 3 […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Storyteller Dave Del Rocco will share folktales from every corner of the globe, including Laos, Hawai‘i, Italy, […]

Three female African-American mathematicians provide crucial calculations for NASA's space race against the Soviets, all while dealing with the racist and sexist assumptions of their […]

Children and teens are invited to drop in the children's room to create with the art of paper folding.  Instructions and paper will be provided.  […]

Don't forget to celebrate dads this Fathers' Day (June 18th)! Kids ages 0-12 years are invited to do a make-and-take craft to honor their dads […]

Join award-winning hip hop musician and educator Mr. Kneel, aka Neil McIntyre, at this lively family event.  The engaging and creative Mr. Kneel is a […]

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

Join us for movie matinees this summer! Fun for the whole family. Bring a comfy chair and relax and beverages in closed containers are allowed. […]

Let’s celebrate Summer Reading this year by enjoying some locally-themed stories! Each week, we’ll read stories from our Hawaiiana collection, and we’ll either make a […]

“Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) will share his love for Dr. Seuss through beatbox and rhyme. Mr. Kneel is a professional speaker, hip-hop emcee and beatboxer […]

Kickoff  the summer with this nostalgic film (1984). An unhappy young boy discovers a book about a mystical land. When he becomes engrossed in the […]

Guest speaker Kalani Stoleson will talk about Ulukau: The Hawaiian Electronic Library, and how the resources found there can be used to do genealogy research. […]

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Hawai‘i is the most ethnically and culturally diverse State in the nation. From the arrival of Polynesians to the […]

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join us for storytime where we sing songs and listen to stories. Storytime will end with a craft […]

Interested in learning basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a lesson and a chance to play!

Have you ever hand-stitched anything? Even if you've never used a needle and thread, come learn how! If you already love sewing, you're sure to […]

Explore a variety of art projects at the library this summer! Projects will incorporate many found and recycled materials. Suitable for ages 7 & up […]

LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required, and the library will provide the LEGO […]

Don't forget to celebrate dads this Fathers' Day (June 18th)! Kids ages 0-12 years are invited to do a make-and-take craft to honor their dads […]

Bring up to 2 items (white t-shirt and/or white bag) to the library and make them into works of art (while supplies last). It is […]

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Join Ms. Jen the Kids Librarian for a sensory exploration of kalo, commonly known as taro. Listen to a […]

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Come play music with library staff! It's a free and casual 'ukulele jam session. We'll play a few songs […]

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Mu‘olaulani is a contemporary Hawaiian dance company showcasing hula at its highest art form. Artistic Director and Kumu Hula (Dance […]

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai'anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  […]

Plant a miniature garden within a tiny bottle to create a terrarium keychain! All materials provided for teens ages 12-19 while supplies last. This program […]

An event you DONUT want to miss. Come and celebrate fathers by reading with yours. Read a book with your dad, or a book that has a […]

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 […]

Join us in the Children’s Room for a book discussion of author Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu’s Kapaemahu, a new children’s picture book based on the legend of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come learn about EM Bokashi, an exciting new way to compost! By fermenting rice bran or wheat bran with EM･1, you will make EM Bokashi. […]

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! Mu‘olaulani is a contemporary Hawaiian dance company showcasing hula at its highest art form. Artistic Director and Kumu Hula (Dance […]

Are you or your child stressed, anxious, struggling in work or school, or having difficulty managing emotions? Learning mindfulness can help you cope with challenging […]

This traffic skills course will help you understand riding in an urban setting in Hawai‘i — from multi-use paths, to busy streets, to bike lanes. […]

Come visit us on Sunday mornings for a fun-filled Storytime! Enjoy our weekly themed books and crafts. We’ll also sing your favorite children’s songs, new […]

Oral histories from the World War II years in Hawaii will be dramatically interpreted by narrators from the Readers’ Theatre Ensemble with a sampling of […]

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! In pre-war and the World War II years of the 1930’s to 1950’s, Hawai‘i entered the world […]

Join us for an enjoyable session of Lego free play.  All ages welcome!  Build a Lego masterpiece!  Meet other Lego artists as you create.  Completed Lego […]