Hawaii State
Public Library System

• April 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.  Registration will start on Saturday, September 07, 2024.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• April 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Attend a free 90 minute session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn:

• How to recognize online scams
• Smart online practices
• How to spot phishing emails
• Actions for suspected scams

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai Registration Page or call the library at (808) 693-7050.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.

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.

• April 30, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Attend a free 90-minute session on how to use a smartphone and tablet. Participants will learn:

• Introduction to smartphones (and tablets)
• Navigating key features (calls, texts, apps)
• Internet browsing and email
• Security best practices for mobile devices
• Using smartphones and tablets for digital services like banking and telehealth

Participants are encouraged to bring their own smartphone or tablet device.

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai registration page or call the library at (808) 693-7050.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. This project is fully funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in the award amount of $479,064. Classes taught by Mapunawai, Inc.

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.

• May 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• May 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Kupuna Aikido will teach you Aikido-based falling techniques that help protect your head, and prevent or reduce significant injury, such as broken hips, pelvis, arms, or shoulders.

Please note that this is not a martial arts class. This is a demonstration that will not involve physical audience participation.

Kupuna Aikido is a 501(c)3 organization made up of volunteer senior Aikido instructors whose mission is “To empower Hawaii’s kupuna with Aikido-based philosophies to preserve and protect their mobile independence.”

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.

• May 3, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day by recycling old comic books into awesome accessories and more!  While all materials will be provided, you may bring your own comics/manga to use.  We will also have boxes available if you wish to decoupage.  Feel free to bring your own item (e.g. picture frame, notebook, shoe box, etc.) to cover in comics!  All materials provided while supplies last.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library Kapolei and is suitable for ages 5 and up, but young children must be accompanied by an adult 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.

• May 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• May 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.  Registration will start on Saturday, September 07, 2024.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• May 7, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Categories: Branch book clubs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

The Kapolei Book Club will discussEverything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng . Please RSVP in advance to Adult Nonfiction reference.

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.

• May 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.