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Vibrant Hawaii

Posted on Aug 22, 2025 in

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to ...
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Exploring Knots

Posted on Dec 23, 2025 in

Come in and learn how to tie specialized knots and make something cool with them! We provide the chord and pins, you provide the inspiration. ...
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Keiki Storytime

Posted on May 29, 2024 in

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This ...
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Keiki Storytime

Posted on May 29, 2024 in

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This ...
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Smartphone Class

Posted on Feb 13, 2026 in

This beginner-friendly smartphone class will help you gain confidence in using your mobile devices to stay connected, informed, and safe online. We’ll start by exploring ...
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Story Celebration

Posted on Mar 5, 2026 in

Please join illustrator Sarita Rich in celebrating the release of Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story, a touching book that handles themes of processing grief, experiencing ...
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Learn three methods of making lei by participating in this three-part series taught by City & County of Honolulu Department of Parks & Recreation’s Cultural ...
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Sewing for Beginners

Posted on Mar 9, 2026 in

Local sewing expert Marge Bourget continues to teach us sewing basics! This 90-minute program is suitable for ages 8 and up. Please see a staff ...
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Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project

Posted on Feb 26, 2026 in

Join us! The Kahului Library proudly welcomes the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project to share on ʻalalā (Hawaiian Crow) recovery efforts here on Maui. Maui ...
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Free AARP Tax Aide

Posted on Jan 16, 2026 in

Beginning on February 12th, free tax prep services will be provided by certified AARP volunteers. This service is on a walk in, first come first ...
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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.