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Hawaiian Independence Day!

Posted on Jun 22, 2026 in

Come celebrate Hawaiian history, culture, and music with us! Join Librarian Moki for a fascinating journey into Lā Kūʻokoʻa, the Hawaiian Kingom’s Independence Day! Discover ...
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Part journalistic offering and part memoir, Kuleana interrogates deeper questions of identity, legacy, and what we owe to those who come before and after us. ...
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Board Game & Puzzle Fun

Posted on Jun 22, 2026 in

We have so many board and card games at the library! Bring your friends, family, or just come alone to join others in playing board ...
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Kids Club

Posted on Jun 20, 2026 in

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 ...
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Kids Club

Posted on Jun 20, 2026 in

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 ...
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Kids Club

Posted on Jun 20, 2026 in

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 ...
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Summer: Movie Day!

Posted on Jun 20, 2026 in

Join us for activities every day during the Summer. Thursday is Movie Day! Three different G/PG movie will be playing in the carpet area of ...
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Summer: Movie Day!

Posted on Jun 20, 2026 in

Join us for activities every day during the Summer. Thursday is Movie Day! Three different G/PG movie will be playing in the carpet area of ...
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Summer: Movie Day!

Posted on Jun 20, 2026 in

Join us for activities every day during the Summer. Thursday is Movie Day! Three different G/PG movie will be playing in the carpet area of ...
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Children’s Storytime

Posted on Jun 18, 2026 in

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 2-5; all ...
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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.