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Needlework Social Circle

Posted on Mar 18, 2026 in

Love to knit or crochet?  Enjoy the company of other fiber artists?  Bring your own creations and see what others are doing! If you’d like ...
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Beginning Knitting with Joann

Posted on Mar 18, 2026 in

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind off stitches by making a dishcloth. This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space ...
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Have you ever wanted to try 3D printing? The instructor will help participants navigate 3D printing programs to create, and export their designs.  The participants ...
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Kona Brass Quartet Concert

Posted on Jan 22, 2026 in

Visit for some lively music to delight audiences of all ages with the Kona Brass Quartet! This performance is part of the Kamuela Philharmonic Small-Ensemble Program, ...
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Teen Art Party

Posted on Mar 17, 2026 in

Artists unite! Join the Teen Art Party and spend time working on personal art projects or these drop-in crafts: friendship bracelets keychain charms This program ...
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Sort of Traditional StoryTime

Posted on Apr 16, 2025 in

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 ...
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Super Smash Bros. Teen Tournament

Posted on Mar 12, 2026 in

Join our Super Smash Bros. Teen Tournament! Enjoy free snacks and friendly competition.  This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Spaces are ...
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Teen Cinema Club: Mean Girls

Posted on Mar 17, 2026 in

Movie fans are invited to join the Teen Cinema Club for a free screening of, Mean Girls (PG-13), the Early Aughts teen classic. Wear pink ...
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Preschool Storytime

Posted on Aug 21, 2024 in

Please join us for a fun-filled morning where we read books, sing and dance. This storytime is aimed at ages 3-5, but all ages are ...
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LEGO Day!

Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in

We love LEGO! Join us and build something for us to display around the library. LEGOs will be out all day long for our building ...
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ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3.
The following branches will be OPEN on July 3 and closed on July 4: 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.

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.

ALERT | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - The Hawaiʻi State Library in Downtown Honolulu will be closed today for a facility issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.