Hawaii State
Public Library System

• March 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. 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.

• March 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Films & Movies, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Attend a two-hour film screening that highlights the contributions of five key figures to Hawai‘i’s libraries, archives, and museums. Their stories will be brought to life through dynamic actor performances that will educate and inspire. Suitable for ages 11+. Registration is recommended; call (808) 587-7577 to register.

Learn about:

• Edna Allyn (1861-1927), Head Librarian of the Hawai‘i Library and Reading Room Association, portrayed by Eden Lee Murray.
• Charles Reed Bishop (1822-1915), founder of Bishop’s Bank and husband of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, portrayed by Christopher Denton.
• George R. Carter (1866-1933), Hawai‘i Territorial Governor from 1903-1907, portrayed by Ron Heller.
• Emma Nakuina (1847-1929), cultural preservationist and expert in folklore and water rights, portrayed by Kahana Ho.
• Robert Crichton Wyllie (1798-1865), Minister of Foreign Affairs under King Kamehameha III, portrayed by Hamilton Clement.

Mahalo to the Hawai‘i Library Association and Hawaiian Mission Houses for sponsoring this free event.

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.

• April 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. 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.

• April 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Come watch some of the Crunchyroll Anime Award Nominees and learn how to vote for your favorites. Snacks provided while supplies last. This event is for students in grades 6-12.

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. 

• April 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. 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.

• April 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Culture, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us for children’s Chinese language storytime at the Liliha Public Library. This storytime will primarily be in Mandarin. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 2-4; all ages welcome.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

与我们一起在Liliha公共图书馆参加中文儿童中文故事会。听老师讲故事，一起唱歌跳舞，还做小手工。最适合 2-4 岁；欢迎全年龄。

儿童必须由父母或看护人陪同。

※老师只会普通话和英文。

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.

• April 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Pocketbook.HI is an O‘ahu-based artist-run event aimed at creating a space for creators of all experience levels to share their comics, zines, and/or other self-published works in a cozy & fun setting for all ages.

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.

• April 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. 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.

• April 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us for Children’s Storytime every Wednesday. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Suitable for ages 3 to 5. 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.

• April 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Come visit Liliha Public Library and read to a therapy dog! This program is designed to give a child a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. This is a collaboration program with K9 TheraPets.

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.