Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 18, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Decorate your very own tote bag with paint, stencils, and patches. From the farmers market to the library, a tote bag always comes in handy. All supplies will be provided by the library. Limit 10 patrons. Please visit our Reference Desk or call (808) 266-9911 by Friday, July 17th to RSVP.

This event is intended for Young Adults (ages 12-18). Limit of 10 patrons. Program is funded and sponsored by the Friends of Kailua Public 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 21, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Teens are invited to Kailua Library for a monthly book club featuring young adult reads. Group meets from 5:00-6:00pm on the third Tuesday of each month.

Our July meeting will discuss Predatory Natures by Amy Goldsmith.

This event is intended for Young Adults (ages 12-18). Program is funded and sponsored by the Friends of Kailua Public 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 21, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Environment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Matt Brown, hobby grower of vanilla bean orchids will introduce the art and fun of growing and cultivating vanilla bean orchids including a little history of one of our favorite flavorings.

Program is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Program is funded and sponsored by the Friends of Kailua Public 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have for keiki. There’s lots to learn at Keiki Storytime.

Program is suitable for ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Music
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Come join the Hitbox Music Ensemble for an afternoon of live video game & anime music. Having performed at past venues like Comic Con Honolulu & Kawaii Kon, this small-symphonic music group will perform music from familiar & not-so-familiar video games & anime titles. This is one of several performances this summer that they are putting together for visibility & advocacy of the video game music genre.

Program is suitable for all ages but especially for all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Program is funded and sponsored by the Friends of Kailua Public 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 28, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Food
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Join the Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center and Kendra Wong, founder of Aunty Kendra’s, for an interactive presentation about local food entrepreneurship, product development, and the stories behind the foods we love.

Kendra will share the story behind Aunty Kendra’s signature li hing mui sauce, a pourable, mess-free take on a nostalgic Hawaiʻi flavor, and her experience starting the brand and as a small business owner. Kailua residents may recognize Aunty Kendra’s from the nearby Lōkahi Kailua Market on Sundays.

This family-friendly session will invite audience participation and conversation about food memories, local flavors, and what it takes to bring a food product to market, and how the WVAPDC helps local entrepreneurs navigate these steps as they start and grow their food businesses.

Program is suitable for older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Program is funded and sponsored by the Friends of Kailua Public 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.

• July 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have for keiki. There’s lots to learn at Keiki Storytime.

Program is suitable for ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• August 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have for keiki. There’s lots to learn at Keiki Storytime.

Program is suitable for ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• August 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have for keiki. There’s lots to learn at Keiki Storytime.

Program is suitable for ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• August 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have for keiki. There’s lots to learn at Keiki Storytime.

Program is suitable for ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.