Hawaii State
Public Library System

• July 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Decorate bookmarks and cards with pressed plants (suggested ages: 5-12).  Limited to 12 participants.  Sign up in the library or call the branch to reserve your spot.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible.  Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.  Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us for a Garden Party!  Paint and decorate a garden pot and choose an herb to plant and take home (Suggested Ages 5-12).  Limited to 12 participants.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible.  Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.  Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join Elvrine Chow, the award-winning lei-maker and owner of Heavenly Hakus, as she demonstrates the art of wili-style lei-making.  She will create a rainbow-colored fresh flower and foliage crown – haku lei – to wear on the head or tie to a hat.  One lucky participant will go home with a lei!  All are welcome, no registration necessary.

Program supported by the Friends of the Kōloa Public and School Library.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible.  Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.  Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Garden Island Arts Council will provide a drop-in art station featuring pigments made from the `Āina.   Using simples shapes, variation of line, patterning, composition and color tones you will create a piece of art to take home and treasure. All ages and abilities are welcome.  Drop by the front of the library anytime between 10:00-11:30 on July 23, 2024.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible.  Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.  Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Celebrate Summer Reading! Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou; Moʻolelo, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the rich and varied stories that shape our communities.

Join storyteller Jeff Gere for a mix of strange & funny tales, folk tales, growing up tales, funny things kids do tales, and spooky stuff. It’s a variety pack of local tales for kids!

Jeff worked as a Drama Specialist for Oahu’s Department of Parks and Recreation for over 30 years. He has performed at many public libraries and produced the annual Talk Story Festival.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This is a production of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawaii.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Causes, Community, Culture, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-742-8455

2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). A specialist from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry & Wildlife will share information about Hawai‘i’s birds, the threats they face, and efforts to resist extinction. The interactive program will also allow you to hear the different birdsongs, watch a brief documentary featuring hula and other practices related to forest birds, take a virtual field trip to a conservation center, and view some creative clips of a youth video challenge on forest birds. Stickers and activity sheets will be offered.

This free one-hour event is suitable for ages 5 and older.

For a complete schedule of “Year of the Forest Birds” programs, view our online events calendar.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 25, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us for hands-on fun as we create a marble run using recycled materials (suggested ages 8-12).  Limited to 15 participants.  Sign up in the library or call the branch to reserve your spot.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible.  Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.  Program schedule is subject to change.