Events

250 upcoming on O‘ahu and across Hawai‘i

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

A Taste of the Community Weekly Raffle

Hawai‘i – Kailua-Kona, 75-138 Hualālai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States

Summer Reading Challenge participants have a chance to win a gift card from a local food spot! Sign up for Summer Reading and visit each week to submit a raffle ticket for that week’s gift card. You could win a gift card to: Poi Dog Deli Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill RC Kona HiCO Kona Crust Denny’s Island Time Boba Cafe Kona Brewing Co. Puna Chocolate Co Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for helping to sponsor this 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.

12:00 AMCommunityKidsEducation

LEGO Day!

O‘ahu – Waikīkī-Kapahulu, 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States

We love LEGO! Join us and build something for us to display around the library. LEGOs will be out all day long for our building hands. We also have a box of Duplo for little hands, ages 1.5+ Fun 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

7:00 AMFoodFreeCommunity

Manoa Marketplace Farmers Market

Manoa Marketplace Courtyard, Honolulu

Local produce and prepared food at the Manoa Marketplace courtyard near the US Post Office. Ample free parking.

9:15 AMOutdoorKidsEducation

Bubble Storytime for Keiki

O‘ahu – Kalihi-Pālama, 1325 Kalihi St, Honolulu, HI, 96819, United States

Join us for a special themed storytime for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and an outdoor activity. Materials will be provided. Program is suitable 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.

9:30 AMCultureKidsFree

Story Time with ʻOhana Readers

Molokaʻi – Molokaʻi, 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI, 96748, United States

Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a new activity each week. Receive a free book bag the first time you attend and collect a button for every story! Earn entries weekly toward the monthly prize drawing. July: Bunny’s Book Club, by Annie Silvestro Register Maui County keiki from birth to 5 for the ʻOhana Readers program to receive free books in the mail each month. 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 on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

9:30 AMMusicEducationKids

Toddler Time

O‘ahu – Waiʻanae, 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI, 96792, United States

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. We hope to see you there! 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.

10:00 AMCommunityKidsEducation

Tuesday Tunes and Tales

Kaua‘i – Kōloa, 3451 Poʻipū Road, Kōloa, HI, 96756, United States

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.

10:00 AMFoodKidsEducation

First Foods Storytime: ʻUala

Hawai‘i – Honoka‘a, 45-3380 Māmane St, Bldg. #3, Honoka‘a, HI, 96727, United States

Join us for a special storytime session, same time same place! We’ll be learning about ʻuala (sweet potato), a great first food for keiki, through songs and stories. Keiki will also have the chance to taste-test this important and nutritious food! 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.

10:00 AMCommunityKidsEducation

Sort of Traditional StoryTime

O‘ahu – Waikīkī-Kapahulu, 400 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States

Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimukī Public Library where she became well-known for her StoryTime. Thus, despite her current focus in the Young Adult sphere, she is kindly reprising her renowned storytime. There will be books, songs, bubbles and coloring! 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.

10:00 AMFoodKidsEducation

Food Science Lab

Hawai‘i – Kealakekua, 81-6619 Māmalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, 96750, United States

E Heluhelu Kākou: ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Fill your head with knowledge and your tummy with food! A delicious spin on our science labs. These science programs will feature food science. The programs will begin at 10am and may last up to two hours. We welcome ages 5+ for these programs. Young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. All materials are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) All attendees to programs and events during the Summer Reading Challenge at Kealakekua Library will receive a raffle ticket for a special branch prize to be drawn at the end of July! 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.