Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• June 2, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Culture
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Author Brandi-Ann Uyemura will read her children’s book, I Am a Bon Dancer, inspired by the Kaua’i Bon dance festival.

Books will be available for purchase with the help of the Friends of Kaimukī Public Library.

This program will be followed by the Bon Dance workshop starting at 5:30pm.

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.

• June 2, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Bon Season is upon us!  All are welcome to come and learn dances that are often danced at the bon dance; which for Hawai’i will be until October.  This program is fun for all ages and will be held in the Adult Reading Room!

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Bon Dances or Bon Odori, it is an annual Japanese Dance Festival that occurs during Obon season in the Summer.  It is a celebration of family, heritage, tradition, a celebration of life, and a way to honor ones’ ancestors.  Children under 12 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please bring water, a sweat towel, and comfortable footwear as we will be on our feet for most of the program.  Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi Shin Kobukai for doing this program for us!  Due to the limited space, Pre-registration for this program is advised. Please contact the Kaimukī Public Library at (808)733-8422 or come in-person at the Adult Reference Desk to register.

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.

• June 7, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Want to get better at reading?  Are you an animal lover?  Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog from Pet Partners, a national organization that has helped to evaluate and support therapy animal teams since 1977.  This is a great opportunity for beginning readers to practice their reading skills with a totally non-judgmental listener.

Did you know reading to dogs can boost your reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills!?

This program is open to people of all ages.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.  As spaces are limited, registration is required as it will be based on a first come first served basis on the day of the program. Call (808)733-8422 or stop by the library to sign up for the program.  On the day of the program a sign up sheet for 5-10 minutes will be made available prior to the start of the program at the Adult Reference Desk.

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.

• June 9, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

When two girls move to the country to be near their mother, they have adventures with the forest spirits who live nearby.

This movie is rated G by the Motion Picture Association for general audiences, recommended for ages 4 or 5 and up.

Mahalo to the Friends of the Kaimukī 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.

• June 10, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

Staff members from the Hawaii State Office of Elections – Voter Services Section will be presenting information and answering questions about voting by mail and in-person in the upcoming primary and general elections this year.

Eligible members of the public will also have the opportunity to register to vote or update their voter registration with a valid and current Hawaii Driver License or Hawaii State ID. Voter registration and absentee ballot applications will also be provided.

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.

• June 14, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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 14, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

An inventor and a weather-reporter intern try to discover why the sky is raining food instead of water in this adaptation of the children’s book by Ron and Judi Barrett.

This movie is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association for brief mild language. Parental guidance is suggested.

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.

• June 21, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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 21, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

Help reduce paper, plastic and food waste! Creatively repurpose a promotional gift bag into a reusable carrier for restaurant leftovers. Also, learn the versatile embroidery blanket stitch to embellish your transformed work. Ideas for other uses for your bag and blanket stitch applications will be shared in this 90-minute workshop by local eco-crafter Evelyn Nakamura.

All craft supplies will be provided.  This program is suitable for adults. Space is limited to 15 participants. You may reserve a spot by either calling 808-733-8422 or signing up in person at the Adult Reference Desk. 

Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library for sponsoring 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.