Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 5, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Spend your Monday afternoons at the library with Movie Mondays! Beginning right after school, we’ll feature a different family-friendly movie each week for the keiki to enjoy.

Come unwind, connect with friends, and discover favorite films in a comfortable and engaging setting.

Grab a Seat 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.

• October 6, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us every Tuesday for some fun LEGO building at the library! Keiki are welcome to let their imagination run wild during this open play time, where LEGO bricks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The fun starts at 2 pm right after pre-K releases and goes until 3:30 pm. Keiki can drop in anytime during that time.

Please make sure young children are accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver to join in.

This is a great opportunity for kids to create all kinds of things—like buildings, cars, or anything they dream up—while also practicing problem-solving and fine motor skills. The event is relaxed and friendly, all about sparking creativity, working together, and having fun. It’s a perfect way to unwind and enjoy some playtime after a day at school!

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 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Entertainment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us for storytime every Wednesday! It’s a fun and lively program made just for little ones and their caregivers. Each week, your keiki can enjoy listening to two or three fun stories that are perfect for their age, along with interactive songs and a simple craft activity that’s a great way for kids to get creative while helping them develop early literacy and social skills—all in a warm and friendly library setting. We’d love 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. All programs are subject to change.

• October 12, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Spend your Monday afternoons at the library with Movie Mondays! Beginning right after school, we’ll feature a different family-friendly movie each week for the keiki to enjoy.

Come unwind, connect with friends, and discover favorite films in a comfortable and engaging setting.

Grab a Seat 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.

• October 13, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us every Tuesday for some fun LEGO building at the library! Keiki are welcome to let their imagination run wild during this open play time, where LEGO bricks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The fun starts at 2 pm right after pre-K releases and goes until 3:30 pm. Keiki can drop in anytime during that time.

Please make sure young children are accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver to join in.

This is a great opportunity for kids to create all kinds of things—like buildings, cars, or anything they dream up—while also practicing problem-solving and fine motor skills. The event is relaxed and friendly, all about sparking creativity, working together, and having fun. It’s a perfect way to unwind and enjoy some playtime after a day at school!

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 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Entertainment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us for storytime every Wednesday! It’s a fun and lively program made just for little ones and their caregivers. Each week, your keiki can enjoy listening to two or three fun stories that are perfect for their age, along with interactive songs and a simple craft activity that’s a great way for kids to get creative while helping them develop early literacy and social skills—all in a warm and friendly library setting. We’d love 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. All programs are subject to change.

• October 19, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Spend your Monday afternoons at the library with Movie Mondays! Beginning right after school, we’ll feature a different family-friendly movie each week for the keiki to enjoy.

Come unwind, connect with friends, and discover favorite films in a comfortable and engaging setting.

Grab a Seat 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.

• October 20, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us every Tuesday for some fun LEGO building at the library! Keiki are welcome to let their imagination run wild during this open play time, where LEGO bricks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The fun starts at 2 pm right after pre-K releases and goes until 3:30 pm. Keiki can drop in anytime during that time.

Please make sure young children are accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver to join in.

This is a great opportunity for kids to create all kinds of things—like buildings, cars, or anything they dream up—while also practicing problem-solving and fine motor skills. The event is relaxed and friendly, all about sparking creativity, working together, and having fun. It’s a perfect way to unwind and enjoy some playtime after a day at school!

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 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Entertainment, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us for storytime every Wednesday! It’s a fun and lively program made just for little ones and their caregivers. Each week, your keiki can enjoy listening to two or three fun stories that are perfect for their age, along with interactive songs and a simple craft activity that’s a great way for kids to get creative while helping them develop early literacy and social skills—all in a warm and friendly library setting. We’d love 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. All programs are subject to change.

• October 23, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Writing
• Contact: 808-962-2229

“Get plenny chicken-skin stories from Kaʻū, Volcano, Puna, and Kona, li’dat…”

Just in time for Halloween, we’re excited to welcome Big Island author Janet Carpenter back to the Laupāhoehoe Library for a special presentation, “Big Island Ghost Tales.” 

Janet will share some of her favorite chilling tales from around Hawaiʻi Island, exploring local legends, mysterious encounters, and spooky stories. Following the presentation, attendees are invited to stay for a talk-story session with the author and learn more about the inspiration behind her tales.

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.