Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• March 31, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Attend a free 2.5-hour session on how to use a smartphone. Participants will learn:

• Adjusting key settings: display, sound, notifications, & accessibility
•  Making calls, sending texts, and connecting to Wi-Fi or mobile data
• Downloading and using Zoom for Telehealth & video conferencing
• Taking & managing photos using your phone’s camera
• Safe practices: online security, banking, & password management
• For iPhone & Android users

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

Registration is required. Register online Mapunawai Kahuku Smartphone Basics Registration Page

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.

• March 31, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Community member and educator, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music.

Attendees will learn about this ancient relaxing and strengthening art form by following along with the introductory exercises to experience the physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits of Tai-Chi.

30 minute sessions to be held outside, behind the 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.

• April 2, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Community
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Beginning on February 12th, free tax prep services will be provided by certified AARP volunteers. This service is on a walk in, first come first served basis. This service is on Thursdays from 9:30am to 1:00pm.  The last day the service will be provided will be on April 12th. There will be no service on Thursday, March 26th in observance of Prince Kūhio Day.

Suggestions on what to bring with you:

• Prior year returns
• All tax related documents
• Photo ID
• Social security cards for all people listed on the tax return including all dependents. (If you have a pink striped SSA statement with the SSN clearly shown, you may use this document.)
• Pension statements
• If you want direct deposit, bring a check from your bank or an account statement with the full account number
• Please summarize your medical expenses or charitable contributions is you have more than 2.

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.

• April 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Join us on the FIRST and THIRD Thursdays for Kūpuna Hour as we partner with Ke Ola Mamo to provide ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Hawaiian Language lessons and other Hawaiian cultural activities led by Kumu Gigi “Virginia” Takaki and her daughter La’amea.

“Aloha Mai Kakou O ʻAnakē Gigi keia, Hula, ‘Ōlelo, ‘Oli, Himeni (Mele)”

Aunty Gigi is a musical force to be reckoned with, specializing in Traditional Hawaiian, Polynesian and island contemporary music. When she’s not strumming her ‘ukulele, guitar, upright bass or electric bass, you’ll find her as a Traditional Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner for Ke Ola Mamo, a Non-Profit Health and Wellness Organization. Aunty Gigi has traveled the world sharing her music and makes it her mission to mentor the next generation in the music industry while sharing the Aloha Spirit wherever she goes.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

• April 2, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Branch book clubs
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Kaʻaʻawa by O.A. Bushnell

As beautiful as Hawaii itself, This novel approaches epic magnitude. The narrator is Hiram Nihoa, through whom the author pours his love for Hawaii. Nihoa tells the story of his travels around the island of Oahu a century ago, evoking the scene and the people as he saw and loved them. Nihoa’s narrative is taken up by a strange New Englander in the second half of the book. Saul Bristol, a sad and bitter man, reveals Hawaii through the eyes of a newcomer. The two narratives embody the conflict between the old and the new which has had so much to do with the way Hawaii has developed…. In some ways … a lament, but overall a mele aloha, a song of love.– “Publisher’s Weekly”

Additional copies of the novel will be available at Kahuku Public and School Library.

A list of the 2026 titles is available upon request. Please attend a meeting and inquire with facilitator.

Recommended for ages 18 and over.

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.

• April 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am.

Storytime includes reading picture books, singing sweet songs, storytelling with felt/flannel pieces, puppets, and will include a craft or educational play time afterwards.

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.

• April 7, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Community member and educator, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music.

Attendees will learn about this ancient relaxing and strengthening art form by following along with the introductory exercises to experience the physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits of Tai-Chi.

30 minute sessions to be held outside, behind the 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.

• April 9, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Community
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Beginning on February 12th, free tax prep services will be provided by certified AARP volunteers. This service is on a walk in, first come first served basis. This service is on Thursdays from 9:30am to 1:00pm.  The last day the service will be provided will be on April 12th. There will be no service on Thursday, March 26th in observance of Prince Kūhio Day.

Suggestions on what to bring with you:

• Prior year returns
• All tax related documents
• Photo ID
• Social security cards for all people listed on the tax return including all dependents. (If you have a pink striped SSA statement with the SSN clearly shown, you may use this document.)
• Pension statements
• If you want direct deposit, bring a check from your bank or an account statement with the full account number
• Please summarize your medical expenses or charitable contributions is you have more than 2.

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.

• April 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Please join us for weekly, preschool programming on Monday mornings at 10am.

Storytime includes reading picture books, singing sweet songs, storytelling with felt/flannel pieces, puppets, and will include a craft or educational play time afterwards.

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.

• April 14, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Community member and educator, Mike Lin will lead YOUNG ME TAI CHI forms with music.

Attendees will learn about this ancient relaxing and strengthening art form by following along with the introductory exercises to experience the physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits of Tai-Chi.

30 minute sessions to be held outside, behind the 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.