Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for a special storytime!

Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books and learn new things. Join us in hearing stories from a volunteer reader with Ohana 100, DKAFF. As a part of Ohana 100, DKAFF’s commitment to early literacy and education, they will be giving away free books at the storytime. This program is suitable for children aged 0 – 5.

Costumes are welcome!

Program hosted in partnership with Ohana 100, DKAFF.

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.

• January 27, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for keiki storytime.

Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. Program is best suited for children ages 3 – 5 years old, but families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• February 3, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Games
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Come enjoy games and puzzles at the library!

A small selection of games and puzzles of different varieties and difficulties will be on hand. With games and puzzles, children can improve spatial awareness, cognitive abilities, social skills, and more through play. Suitable for all ages. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver at all times.

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.

• February 10, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for keiki storytime.

Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. Program is best suited for children ages 3 – 5 years old, but families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• February 11, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Come in to see a free rated-R movie. Viewers must be 18 yrs. and older to watch the movie.  The movie is Anyone But You (2023, 2024 on DVD) starring Sydney Sweeney, or an alternate movie. You may bring in outside food and drink. A light snack will be available while supplies last. Audience limit is 10, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

• February 13, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-832-3466

How can I get help with my job search and applying for a new job? How can I level up my computer skills and resume to be a better job candidate?

Visit the library to meet with a representative from WorkHawai`i who will help patrons answer these questions and more. Receive one-on-one job placement assistance and informational resources about WorkHawai`i programs. This program is a partnership with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Community Services.

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.

• February 17, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for keiki storytime.

Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. Program is best suited for children ages 3 – 5 years old, but families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• February 20, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Visit our Teen Table in the loft to do a creative activity. We will upcycle a t-shirt, to extend the life of fabrics. Bring in one of your own, or we’ll have a few on hand. The teen librarian will make a no-sew bag, but you can transform your t-shirt into what you want. Some supplies will be provided. Program is for those in Gr. 6 to 12. Limit is 10, in 2 rounds of 5 people, and is first-come, first-served.

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.

• February 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Health & Wellness, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Celebrate American Heart Month with us in February

Learn how music and dancing helps keep our hearts, minds, and bodies healthy with school librarian & Zumba instructor Ruby Redona. A seasoned elementary school teacher and librarian, she is currently the K-3 Library Media Specialist at Kamehameha Schools – Kapālama. Ruby will lead the audience in a series of Zumba songs after the presentation to get our blood pumping and bodies moving!

Program is suitable for an elementary-aged audience, but all ages are welcome. Limit is 24 for the Zumba dance portion, and is first-come, first-served.

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.

• February 24, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for keiki storytime.

Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. Program is best suited for children ages 3 – 5 years old, but families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.