Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• February 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Health & Wellness, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Gung hee fat choy! Kick off the YEAR OF THE HORSE with Lion Dance blessing by the Phung ‘Ohana of Ka’a’awa, Young Me Tai Chi demonstration by the Lin ‘Ohana of Hau’ula, New Year’s food tasting and craft activity. Red envelopes for donations/good fortune will be provided.

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.

• February 17, 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.

• February 19, 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.

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.

• February 19, 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.

• February 23, 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.

• February 24, 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.

• February 26, 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.

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.

• March 2, 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.

• March 3, 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.

• March 5, 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.

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.