Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come on over and join the fun—play Hanafuda with your fellow community members! We’re excited to let you know that after a summer break, we’re back with this program. We have several Hanafuda decks available during the event, on a first-come, first-served basis, for anyone eager to play. It’s a great chance to meet new friends, challenge yourself, and just have a good time! If you’ve learned how to play Hanafuda from Helen Nakano and her Sensei, now’s your moment to practice those skills in a friendly game.

This will be a relaxed, self-directed play session—no formal instructions will be provided. However, we’ll have instruction sheets available for those interested in learning more about this wonderful game. Everyone, no matter your experience level, is welcome to join! Just a quick note: young children should be accompanied by an adult.  For more info, feel free to contact us at (808) 733-8422 or ask at the Kaimukī Public Library Adult Reference Desk. We look forward to seeing 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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Aloha pumehana kākou!  We are continuing the  Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun and engaging way.  This class taught by Librarian Moki Renti Cruz will incorporate Hawaiian songs as a tool to help build vocabulary and understand sentence structure.  No prior music experience needed, although for this program as it is a continuation of the previous Hawaiian language class, and therefore may be more difficult for those without prior Hawaiian language experience.

Did you know that before the Hawaiian language was first printed in the 1820s, it was passed down orally for generations? It’s a rich and beautiful tradition we are excited to share with you!

This class is recommended for youth ages 13 and up.  Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To register for this program please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk or give us a call at: (808)733-8422. For more information please contact our library at: (808)733-8422.

Please don’t wait to register, as we are limiting the class size to 20 individuals. 

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

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.

• October 21, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Spend your last Tuesday of every month at Kaimukī Public Library playing games! From 5:30pm to 7:00pm, you can pick your favorite board, card, table top role playing (TTRP), or other game provided by the Library to play; you are also welcome to bring your own. Game on!

This recurring program series is for tweens and teens (ages 12 to 18) and their families, and takes place in the Library’s Meeting Room. Registration is not required, and you can drop by anytime during the time of the event. For more information, please stop by the Reference Desk or give us a call at (808) 733–8422.

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.

• October 22, 2025 - November 2, 2025
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Causes, Community, Writing
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day!  During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of the military branches.  For those interested, in partnership with the Oʻahu Veterans Council and Center, we will be making and decorating Veterans Day cards that will be passed out to Veterans at the Punch Bowl Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th.

We are hoping to create 200-300 cards.  For those interested, we have blank cards and art supplies to decorate and write with at the Reference Desk.  Note these supplies can only be used at the library and will be based on a first come first served basis.  We will also be accepting Veterans Day cards until November 7th, for a guidelines sheet please see the Reference Desk.  For more information please call out library at: (808)733-8422.

We wish to send out our thanks to all of the Veterans and their families this Veterans Day!  Mahalo nui to our Friends of Kaimukī Public Library for funding 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.  All programs are subject to change.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 23, 2025 - November 3, 2025
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Causes, Community, Writing
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day!  During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of the military branches.  For those interested, in partnership with the Oʻahu Veterans Council and Center, we will be making and decorating Veterans Day cards that will be passed out to Veterans at the Punch Bowl Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th.

We are hoping to create 200-300 cards.  For those interested, we have blank cards and art supplies to decorate and write with at the Reference Desk.  Note these supplies can only be used at the library and will be based on a first come first served basis.  We will also be accepting Veterans Day cards until November 7th, for a guidelines sheet please see the Reference Desk.  For more information please call out library at: (808)733-8422.

We wish to send out our thanks to all of the Veterans and their families this Veterans Day!  Mahalo nui to our Friends of Kaimukī Public Library for funding 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.  All programs are subject to change.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 24, 2025 - November 4, 2025
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Causes, Community, Writing
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day!  During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of the military branches.  For those interested, in partnership with the Oʻahu Veterans Council and Center, we will be making and decorating Veterans Day cards that will be passed out to Veterans at the Punch Bowl Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th.

We are hoping to create 200-300 cards.  For those interested, we have blank cards and art supplies to decorate and write with at the Reference Desk.  Note these supplies can only be used at the library and will be based on a first come first served basis.  We will also be accepting Veterans Day cards until November 7th, for a guidelines sheet please see the Reference Desk.  For more information please call out library at: (808)733-8422.

We wish to send out our thanks to all of the Veterans and their families this Veterans Day!  Mahalo nui to our Friends of Kaimukī Public Library for funding 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.  All programs are subject to change.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 25, 2025 - November 5, 2025
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Causes, Community, Writing
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day!  During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of the military branches.  For those interested, in partnership with the Oʻahu Veterans Council and Center, we will be making and decorating Veterans Day cards that will be passed out to Veterans at the Punch Bowl Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th.

We are hoping to create 200-300 cards.  For those interested, we have blank cards and art supplies to decorate and write with at the Reference Desk.  Note these supplies can only be used at the library and will be based on a first come first served basis.  We will also be accepting Veterans Day cards until November 7th, for a guidelines sheet please see the Reference Desk.  For more information please call out library at: (808)733-8422.

We wish to send out our thanks to all of the Veterans and their families this Veterans Day!  Mahalo nui to our Friends of Kaimukī Public Library for funding 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.  All programs are subject to change.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 26, 2025 - November 6, 2025
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Causes, Community, Writing
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us as we write cards for Veterans Day!  During Veterans Day we thank and commemorate those who have served our country in one of the military branches.  For those interested, in partnership with the Oʻahu Veterans Council and Center, we will be making and decorating Veterans Day cards that will be passed out to Veterans at the Punch Bowl Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th.

We are hoping to create 200-300 cards.  For those interested, we have blank cards and art supplies to decorate and write with at the Reference Desk.  Note these supplies can only be used at the library and will be based on a first come first served basis.  We will also be accepting Veterans Day cards until November 7th, for a guidelines sheet please see the Reference Desk.  For more information please call out library at: (808)733-8422.

We wish to send out our thanks to all of the Veterans and their families this Veterans Day!  Mahalo nui to our Friends of Kaimukī Public Library for funding 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.  All programs are subject to change.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

Great Scott! Has it been 40 years already? Come and celebrate this milestone of the classic ’80s movie Back to the Future starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson.

When teenager Marty McFly is blasted to 1955 in the DeLorean time machine created by the eccentric Doc Brown, he finds himself mixed up in a time-shattering chain reaction that could vaporize his future, and leave him trapped in the past.

This movie is rated PG for mild language, mild sexual innuendo and scenes of non-bloody violence.  Parental guidance is suggested.  Young children need to be accompanied by either a parent or legal guardian. Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library for sponsoring this event.

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.

• October 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Let’s celebrate Halloween with a Disney Sing-Along!  The Sing For Your Life Singers are back again this year, performing favorite songs from Cinderella, Mary Poppins, Jungle Book, Lion King, Aladdin, Little Mermaid, Moana & Frozen.  Costumes 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.