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Perler Bead Party

Posted on Dec 16, 2025 in

Join us in making Perler bead crafts. Each month, we’ll explore a new theme and patterns, allowing you to create your unique work of art ...
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Perler Bead Party

Posted on Dec 16, 2025 in

Join us in making Perler bead crafts. Each month, we’ll explore a new theme and patterns, allowing you to create your unique work of art ...
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Perler Bead Party

Posted on Dec 16, 2025 in

Join us in making Perler bead crafts. Each month, we’ll explore a new theme and patterns, allowing you to create your unique work of art ...
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Handmade gifts are the best. Create a custom heart-shaped potholder for a loved one this Valentine’s Day. Session 1: Thursday, Feb. 5th from 1-3pm – ...
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Handmade gifts are the best. Create a custom heart-shaped potholder for a loved one this Valentine’s Day. Session 1: Thursday, Feb. 5th from 1-3pm – ...
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Battle of the Books Coaches Meeting #3

Posted on Dec 15, 2025 in

Calling all coaches! Please attend this third meeting for updates about the final event and to discuss this year’s district competition rules. All book bundles ...
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Monday Preschool Story Time

Posted on Nov 5, 2025 in

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am. Storytime includes reading picture books, singing sweet songs, storytelling with felt/flannel pieces, puppets, ...
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Enjoy the sounds of old Hawai’i with this hands-on experience. Danny K Kila, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar player & teacher of HIMELE, will be in ...
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Teen Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Posted on Dec 9, 2025 in

Get to know the Teen Section at the downtown Hawaii State Library! Grab a game sheet at the Young Adult Reference Desk and find all ...
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Adults are invited to join us for a movie, featuring a screening of Small Things Like These (PG-13), adapted from the book by Claire Keegan.  ...
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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.