Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Ren and his friends are certified therapy dogs with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. These gentle, furry friends are eager to hear a story and help promote reading while bringing smiles and calm to readers of all ages. Ren loves to get hugs from children.

This program is free and suitable for ages 5 and up.  Parent or caregiver must be present when child is participating in this program.  This program is to help young readers feel comfortable practicing their reading skills in a relaxed environment.  Registration is not necessary and inquiries are welcome.

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.

• August 17, 2026 @ 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Anyone interested in Rubik’s Cubes is welcome to attend. Whether you’re a beginner or already know how to solve one, the club will be open to all skill levels!

Please bring a willingness to learn and have 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.

• August 20, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Celebrate the scary season with a movie countdown! We are continuing with our second week with the film Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. Runtime is 104 minutes.

Summary: Mike and Abby are both trying to move on after their last encounter with the possessed and murderous animatronics but Abby can’t quite let go her old friends. The siblings will find that the diner and the animatronics aren’t done with Mike and Abby either, and they are gearing up for a round 2.

Movie is rated PG-13. Film is intended for teens who are 13 years or older. Anyone under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. You are welcome to bring a light snack and bottled water to enjoy during the viewing.

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.

• August 24, 2026 @ 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Anyone interested in Rubik’s Cubes is welcome to attend. Whether you’re a beginner or already know how to solve one, the club will be open to all skill levels!

Please bring a willingness to learn and have 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.

• August 27, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Celebrate the scary season with a movie countdown! We are continuing with our third week with the film Haunted Mansion. Runtime is 88 minutes.

Summary: Based on the Disney theme-park, Haunted Mansion follows the Evers family as they end up at a mansion with some ghostly secrets…one that might tear their family apart.

Movie is rated PG. Film is recommended for children. Anyone under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. You are welcome to bring a light snack and bottled water to enjoy during the viewing.

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. 

• August 31, 2026 @ 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Anyone interested in Rubik’s Cubes is welcome to attend. Whether you’re a beginner or already know how to solve one, the club will be open to all skill levels!

Please bring a willingness to learn and have 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.

• September 3, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Celebrate the scary season with a movie countdown! We are continuing with our fourth week with the film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Runtime is 104 minutes.

Summary: Lydia Deetz and her family return to her old home in Winter River, Connecticut after tragically losing her father. Lydia finds herself crossing paths once more with Beetlejuice as her daughter, Astrid, finds a portal to the Afterlife.

Movie is rated PG-13. Film is intended for teens who are 13 years or older. Anyone under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. You are welcome to bring a light snack and bottled water to enjoy during the viewing.

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. 

• September 7, 2026 @ 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Anyone interested in Rubik’s Cubes is welcome to attend. Whether you’re a beginner or already know how to solve one, the club will be open to all skill levels!

Please bring a willingness to learn and have 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.

• September 10, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Celebrate the scary season with a movie countdown! We are continuing with our fifth week with the film M3GAN. Runtime is 102 minutes.

Summary: When Gemma pairs a sentient-AI robot, M3GAN, for her niece as a companion, Gemma soon learns that M3GAN would do anything to protect Cady…even kill.

Movie is rated PG-13. Film is intended for teens who are 13 years or older. Anyone under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. You are welcome to bring a light snack and bottled water to enjoy during the viewing.

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. 

• September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-988-0459

Celebrate the spooky season by making your own keychain! Make a big one or several small keychain(s), either way, a spooktacular craft is in store with this workshop!

RSVP REQUIRED, please sign up below. 12 spots available. Program is for only teens in sixth to eighth grade.

All supplies will be provided, but are welcome to bring your own color pencils and acrylic markers. Supplies purchased thanks to the Friends of the Mānoa 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.