Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

Do you knit, crochet or sew? The teen craft club meets twice a month to share new knitting, crocheting, and sewing techniques. We love to show off our creativity and […]

S.M.A.R.T. is the acronym for Second Monday Art Recycle Trash, and is an adults-only one-hour arts & crafts workshop that features reusing and recycling objects into functional […]

Are you a budding writer? Need an outlet for your creativity? Join our second creative writing workshop. We'll have prompts to jumpstart your creative flow. Share […]

Join North Kohala's published and amateur authors as they read from their recent work and share stories of their writing life. Program schedule is subject to change.  […]

The follow-up to the Oscar-winning documentary about climate change from 2006. Former Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world to […]

Please join us for preschool storytime for children 2 to 5 years old.   Listen to stories, sing songs and have fun.  Each storytime is followed […]

North Kohala Public Library’s book group meets at 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.  The November book selection is "The End of Your Life […]

Create special metal dog tags during the Thanksgiving season for family and friends. Participants use special metal stamping equipment and letters to make beautiful designs. […]

Teens grade 6-12 are invited to relax and enjoy free snacks in the auditorium while viewing this hit movie! In this third installment of the […]

Healthy relationships take work, and most of us did not learn these skills at home or in school.  Just like reading and math, anyone can […]

Lee Eisenstein is a renowned guitarist and Na Hoku Hanohano Award recipient. He will discuss his life in music and perform various songs. Mr. Eisenstein […]

Learn how inexpensive and easy it is to etch glass with custom designs using vinyl stencils. Friends of the Kapaa Public Library and Kauai Makerspace […]

Our Fall Term of computer classes begins on Wednesday, August 2nd. For the month of November, class schedule is: November 1, November 15, and November 22, 2017. No class […]

Storyteller Dann Seki will share some of his favorite stories, mostly about Hawaii’s people. A storyteller since 1994, Dann has performed statewide at various public […]

Captain Underpants, the first epic movie   rated PG George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two overly imaginative pranksters who spend hours in a treehouse creating […]

Papa Lopaka (Robert DeVinck) is a writer, English literature scholar, and long-time reader of classic books.  Come enjoy a dramatic reading of the Classics Illustrated […]

Ronald McDonald's new educational show, Giving Back with Ronald McDonald, inspires children to give back to the community and show the magic in helping others. […]

Make a keychain charm.  Attach them to your keys or your school bag.  This is a simple and cute craft.  Supplies will be provided.  Program […]

Entanglement has been identified as a major anthropogenic source of serious injury and mortality for large whales like the humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), which return […]

According to feng shui, the bedroom is the most important room and the bed is the most important object in the home. In his talk, […]

George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger When George Washington beat a hasty retreat […]

Join us for an evening of music at the library. We are proud to present Kauai resident, Sylvia Woods, an accomplished and award‐winning concert harpist […]

In this retelling of the classic children's fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, the Wolf is a central character that embarks on a quest to […]

Children (2 to 5 years old) and their adult caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen the Children's Librarian for stories and learning activities that […]

Join us for our free monthly toddler and Pre-K storytime with Aunty Linda from Tutu&Me! She'll read us stories, we'll make a craft, and we'll […]

Join us for family night and enjoy quality reading time and lego building with your kids.  All ages are welcome.  Young children must be accompanied […]

Aiea Library will be showing the movie Cars 3!  This movie is 109 minutes long and is rated G.  Here is a description of the […]

Learn about what are some of the popular social media sites out there and how to use them. Social media site that will be covered: Facebook. We […]

Tips and techniques on effective lobbying, testimony, and communicating with State Senators and Representatives. Understanding the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics at the Capitol. […]

We will be hand sewing a small felt figure suitable as a gift or ornament. All materials will be supplied. To reserve a seat, call […]

Join us for our monthly book discussion! This month we’ll be reading Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War by Mary Roach. Copies of the book […]

For the month of November, the Hawaii State Library Book Group will discuss The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. The HSL Book Group will […]

Join us for "Giving" story time, which includes a BookFLIX story video. Creating life-long readers begins at a young age.  These 20-30 minute programs are full […]

Please join us for a performance by students from Royal Elementary School as part of the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus’ “E Mele Kākou (Let’s Sing)” program. […]

A princess escapes her entourage and traverses incognito through the city of Rome, where she hooks up with an American journalist who serves as her […]

Learn basic sewing skills as you stitch and stuff your favorite plush foods with Sew Mini Treats! Choose from patterns for more than 18 cheerful, […]

Join us at Mililani Public Library from 3 pm – 4:30 pm for “Ani-mazing” Anime Showings! All anime shown are PG-13. Decide what the next showing […]

Put on your construction hats and come build with us at the Aiea Public Library for a building extravaganza. Michael Young of Albert C Kobayashi will be […]

Children 11 and under are invited to Makawao Library for a colorful celebration of gratitude with local art teacher Chelsea Toia-Vaas.  In this hands-on workshop, kids […]

Please join us for a special storytime with Aunty Pam! She will tell stories that will entertain children of all ages. Young children must be […]

Storyteller Dave Del Rocco will share folktales from around the world, including Laos, Hawaii, Italy, Africa, the Philippines, and more. His stories are mostly funny […]

Enjoy stories, song and movement.  Make a craft to take home.  This storytime is best for toddlers and children up to first grade. Children under […]

Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants. Featuring Kevin Hart, […]

Little readers are invited to practice their reading skills with Pierre, a certified therapy chihuahua, and his owner, Maile. Children read their favorite books or […]

Help make the holiday season greener by practicing an eco-craft borrowed from the Japanese with Evelyn Nakamura.  Learn to use a square fabric (furoshiki) to […]

Less than 25 years after the overthrow of the monarchy, Hawaii honored Queen Lili‘uokalani with a state funeral that accorded her "all the impressive honors that […]

Learn to make your own jewelry with Alex Middleton. Tools and supplies will be provided, and sign-up is required at the Reference Desk. Limited seating […]

Visit the children's room and celebrate all things Star Wars.  Come dressed as your favorite character! Meet other Star Wars fans, play games, make a special […]

John Keawe is a Hawaii Island songwriter, slack key guitarist, and a multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Award recipient. Mr. Keawe will share the history of […]

Come and learn from the East Side Spinners, a group of fiber artists dedicated to the timeless art of hand spinning .This program is free […]

We all have a story to tell.  Learn how to share yours during a talk story session with Julia Estrella, author of Being Local in […]

Build, draw, color and create at our Keiki Craft Time! We have crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue, glitter, cardboard structures and more. Stop by and see what […]

The Letter to My Parents Contest in Hawai‘i is open to Hawai‘i residents ages 14 to 22, who would like to express their experiences and […]

Muolaulani is a contemporary Hawaiian dance company showcasing hula at its highest art form. They are noted for their innovative presentations. Artistic Director and Kumu […]

Learn Medicare basics and what to do during Medicare Open Enrollment*, which ends on December 7, 2017. A Hawaii SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) counselor […]

Learn a process to transform unwanted envelopes and calendars of various shapes and sizes into useful and attractive gift packages and bags.  Using large discarded […]

Join us for a free showing of Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2. "Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Marvel's Guardians […]