Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• June 23, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Join Ms. Mindy for playful and educational movement, music & stories.

Suitable for keiki ages 2 – 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.

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 23, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Bridge is a four-player partnership trick-taking card game.

Join others interested in learning either game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit and skill!

Adults and teens 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.

• June 24, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Mahjong is a game played with colorful tiles, with a rich history.

Join others interested in learning this game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit and skill!

Adults and teens 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.

• June 24, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Joining us this week will be special guest reader ʻAnakē Nani Higa

For Kindergarteners through 3rd graders

Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Learn new vocabulary! Expand your imagination!

Funny stories, classic tales, short stories and chapter books

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 25, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Challenge yourself with a puzzle!

Try your hand at dominoes, checkers or chess.

For little ones, slide down Chutes and Ladders or Connect 4!

Join a Bridge or Mahjong game.

Last Thursday nights, 4-7 pm

Last Friday Afternoon, 12 – 4pm, March 27

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 30, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Bridge is a four-player partnership trick-taking card game.

Join others interested in learning either game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit and skill!

Adults and teens 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.

• July 9, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-335-8418

The Correspondent : a novel
by Virginia Evans

“A lifetime’s worth of letters combine to portray a singular character. Sybil Van Antwerp, a cantankerous but exceedingly well-mannered septuagenarian, is the titular correspondent in Evans’ debut novel … Thoughtful musings on the value and immortal quality of letters and the written word populate one of Sybil’s notes to a young correspondent while other messages are laugh-out-loud funny, tinged with her characteristic blunt tartness … As Sybil grows into a delayed self-awareness, her letters serve as a chronicle of fitful growth. An affecting portrait of a prickly woman.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Tea & cookies courtesy of the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.​

​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.

• July 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Join us for a free hula lesson, taught by ʻAnakē Nani Higa.​

No experience required. ​

​Restricted to ages 14 – adult. Pre-registration is required.

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.

• July 23, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Kids and families – join us for karaoke night! Pick out your song choice and sing away!

Refreshments and programming co-sponsored by Kauaʻi Soto Zen Temple & Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library.​

​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.

• July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Join us for a free ukulele lesson taught by ʻAnakē Nani Higa who will teach students how to jam with some simple songs.​​

No experience required.​​

Bring your ukulele or check one out with your library card. ​​

Pre-registration is required.