Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• September 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-483-7333

“Fall” for Meg Ryan in one of her classic rom-coms, French Kiss.

Movie synopsis: A woman flying to France to confront a straying fiancé gets into trouble when the charming crook seated next to her uses her for smuggling. Rated PG-13. Runtime 111 minutes.

Join us for a snack of grape juice and cheese.

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 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a  magnet activity, and sing a few songs. Take home a take-away craft. Space is limited to 20 children and their accompanying adult, all children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Best for an audience of children ages 3—5 but all 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.
All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• September 9, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Join us for the next three-card project. This is fast-paced card making. You will have three completed cards in an hour. Card-making supplies and colored pencils will be provided. Feel free to also bring your own supplies.

Registration required. Call 808-483-7333.

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 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Have a grand time at the library with your Grands (Grandma, Grandpa, grandaunt, granduncle, grandkids…)

Read some stories from our display about grands, do some crafting, and grab a cookie before you go.

Target audience: Those with children ages 2 – 8 years old, but all are welcome

All 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 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.

• September 12, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Reading programs
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Hi everyone! We’re trying a different day for this. Come read to or visit the therapy dogs!

This program is designed to give people a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t want to read to the dog, you can just visit. The registered therapy dogs of K9 Therapets Hawaii visit first Saturday of the month!  All the dogs that participate are specially trained and can help kids of all ages practice reading aloud without judgment.  If you want a comfortable setting to practice your reading fluency, reading comprehension, or comfort with canines in general, this is the event for you.

A sign-up sheet for 20 minute sessions with a dog will be available on the meeting room door on the day of the program. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

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.

• September 15, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-483-7333

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.

• September 15, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-483-7333

“Fall” for Meg Ryan in one of her classic rom-coms, Kate & Leopold.

Movie synopsis: An English Duke from 1876 is inadvertently dragged to modern day New York where he falls for a plucky advertising executive. Rated PG-13. Runtime 118 minutes.

Munch on an English muffin and butter.

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 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a  magnet activity, and sing a few songs. Take home a craft. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Best for an audience of children ages 3—5

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.

• September 17, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-483-7333

MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins. This movie is 127 minutes long and is rated PG-13.

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.

• September 19, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-483-7333

Got a bunch of small stickers lying around that you don’t know what to do with? Turn them into a pinbacked button! Bring your stickers and any other small flat things you want on  your button, we will provide a template and the button parts. Finished button will be approximately 1.5″ in diameter. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

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.