Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• June 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• June 16, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong?  Stop by the library for a chance to play!  Tables are open for teen and adult players.  Beginners are welcome, but availability of instructors or mentors is not guaranteed.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

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 program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your child’s packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• June 17, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - July 17, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-693-7050

• June 18, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• June 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

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 program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• June 20, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Food, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Teens (ages 12-19) are invited to create a scrumptious felt friend or whatever they’d like through the fun and easy process of needle felting! 

First come, first served while supplies last until maximum capacity is reached. This teen program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei. 

All programs are subject to change.  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.   See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• June 22, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• June 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

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 program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your child’s packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• June 25, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.