Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us Tuesday mornings for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tunes and Tales (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa 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. See a schedule of upcoming events at HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 21, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Keiki will explore a variety of creative art projects in a fun, supportive setting. Projects may include printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, weaving, and textile arts.  This program is open to students in grades K-5.  Registration is required and can be found on the Garden Island Arts Council Homepage. 

October 14–November 25, 2026

Club Sessions are on the following Wednesdays: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, and 11/25.

(No session on Veterans Day, November 11.)

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Mahalo to the Van Go! Program with Garden Island Arts Council for providing this opportunity!

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.

• October 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us Tuesday mornings for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tunes and Tales (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa 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. See a schedule of upcoming events at HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 28, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Keiki will explore a variety of creative art projects in a fun, supportive setting. Projects may include printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, weaving, and textile arts.  This program is open to students in grades K-5.  Registration is required and can be found on the Garden Island Arts Council Homepage. 

October 14–November 25, 2026

Club Sessions are on the following Wednesdays: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, and 11/25.

(No session on Veterans Day, November 11.)

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Mahalo to the Van Go! Program with Garden Island Arts Council for providing this opportunity!

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.

• November 4, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Keiki will explore a variety of creative art projects in a fun, supportive setting. Projects may include printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, weaving, and textile arts.  This program is open to students in grades K-5.  Registration is required and can be found on the Garden Island Arts Council Homepage. 

October 14–November 25, 2026

Club Sessions are on the following Wednesdays: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, and 11/25.

(No session on Veterans Day, November 11.)

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Mahalo to the Van Go! Program with Garden Island Arts Council for providing this opportunity!

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.

• November 4, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Games
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Games bring people together—come join the fun!

The library will have a selection of board games, card games, and puzzles for kids, teens, and adults to enjoy. Bring your family, bring your friends, or come on your own and join the fun!

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.

• November 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join fellow printmakers in a collaborative community space.  Bring your own projects to work on or come with ideas to get started.  Come and carve, ink, print and connect with others.

This meeting space is designed for those who have taken the beginner printmaking workshop, as well as printmakers of all experience levels who want to share ideas and work alongside others.

Some supplies and equipment are available such as carving tools, ink and a press.  This program is for adults ages 18 and up.

Mahalo to the Friends of the Kōloa Library and Charlie Hiramoto for supporting the program.

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. See a schedule of upcoming events at HSPLS Events Calendar.

• November 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us for Silent Book Club, a monthly gathering where you bring your own book, connect with fellow readers and leave with book recommendations.  Bring a book of your choice or select one from the library’s collection. There are no assigned books and no deadlines. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month.

10:00 – 10:30 Enjoy Light Refreshments and Talk about Books

10:30 – 11:15 Silent Reading

11:15-11:30 Optional Book Craft Activity

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.

• November 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us Tuesday mornings for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tunes and Tales (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa 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. See a schedule of upcoming events at HSPLS Events Calendar.

• November 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-742-8455

Join us Tuesday mornings for playtime (10:00am – 10:30am) followed by a storytime program Tuesday Tunes and Tales (10:30am – 11:00am). Recommended for little ones ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.  Keiki must be accompanied by their caregivers.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Kōloa 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. See a schedule of upcoming events at HSPLS Events Calendar.