Read. Learn. Connect. Upcoming events at Hawaii State Public Library System in Honolulu, HI.
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Chess Club
Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to join us Fridays at 3 PM for friendly competition, strategic thinking, and opportunities to learn and grow.…
Family Storytime
Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts. This…
Keiki Storytime
Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft. Great fun for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers!…
Teen Craft: Crochet Phone Bag
Calling all beginning and intermediate crocheters! Join our teen librarian in crocheting a mesh bag for your phone. It’s small, fast, and a cute gift to you or…
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple and fun…
Babies, Books, and Blankets
Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months. Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we…
AI & Us Discussion Series: Child Safety & AI
When AI chatbots failed vulnerable teens, the consequences were fatal. Join us for a facilitated discussion exploring what happened and what’s being done. This…
Keiki Storytime with Daniel Kahikina Akaka Foundation, Ohana100
Join us in listening to stories from a volunteer reader with Ohana100, DKAFF, a foundation committed to promoting early literacy and education. Visit the…
Super Smash Bros. Teen Tournament
Join our Super Smash Bros. Teen Tournament! Enjoy free snacks and friendly competition. This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers.…
Messy Playtime
Join us for a fun, hands-on messy play session that will spark creativity and sensory exploration. From creating your own slime to messy arts and crafts, kids…
Children’s Storytime
Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 2-5; all ages…
Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by parent or…
Free Film Screening – Hunting in Wartime
Join us on Saturday, November 7th at 11:30am for a free film screening of Hunting in Wartime, the 2016 winner of the Aronson Award for Social Justice…
Learn to Play Warhammer 40k
Volunteers from the local gaming community will guide you through your first game of Warhammer 40k (11th Edition). Learn basic mechanics like moving, charging,…
Leilani – Blessed and Grateful
Authors Greg Bowman and Alan Suemori are coming to Aina Haina Public Library to perform a reading of their award-winning book Leilani Blessed and Grateful.This…
Mason Jar Lanterns for Teens
Get creative and make your own glowing mason jar lantern! Teens will decorate a mason jar using colorful paints, pressed flowers, and other fun materials. At…
Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets
Join YA Librarian Kylee in making friendship bracelets! Learn how to twist, knot, and bead bracelets for your friends and loved ones. All materials and…
AI & Us Discussion Series: Why AI Is Our Ultimate Test and Greatest Invitation
Join us for an engaging community conversation on the topic, “Why AI is Our Ultimate Test and Greatest Invitation.” Is artificial intelligence (AI) truly…
Read To or Visit a Therapy Dog!
Hi everyone! We’re trying a different day for this. Come read to or visit the therapy dogs! This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading…
The Arcentium: A West Marches D&D Campaign
Explore the vast unknowns of this magical world, slay beasts and monsters, discover hidden tomes and artifacts, uncover mysteries and lore in the world of…
Family Storytime!
Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimukī Public Library. Keiki and ʻohana can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time…
Presentation: The Nisei Soldiers of World War II: Their Contributions During and After the War to Hawaiʻi and the Nation
Location: Meeting Room The Nisei (second generation Japanese American) soldiers of World War II left an indelible mark on American history, but just what did…
Keiki Storytime
Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be…
Baby Storytime
Join us in the Edna Allyn Room for Children for lap-sit storytime! Bring your babies (0-23 months) and a blanket for stories, interactive rhymes, and songs in…