Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• January 12, 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.

• January 13, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Music
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Come learn beginner line dances with us! Our seasoned instructor will walk through the dances slowly and give careful instruction. Pop in for a fun night of books, boots, and laughter.

Robbie (they/them) works on eradicating little fire ants and coqui frogs by day. By night, they love line dancing with the LGBTQ+ friendly group Blazing Saddles. Robbie has boot scooted and boogied from Maine to Iowa and from Colorado to California. They can’t wait to share some of their favorite beginner line dances with you!

No experience necessary, all levels 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. 

• January 13, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, 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.

• January 13, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-293-8935

AI for Everyone is a 3-week, cohort-based community learning series designed to introduce participants to Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful everyday assistant. Facilitated by KHIS Multi-Hats Teacher, Maeva Anderson, this program empowers learners aged 14 and older with foundational knowledge, hands-on experience, and ethical awareness to use AI confidently for personal, academic, and creative projects.

Each 60-minute session will focus on practical, build-on lessons — from understanding what AI is, to mastering prompts, designing websites, and exploring visual creativity — while encouraging responsible and ethical use of AI.

Call or see staff to sign 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.

• January 15, 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.

• January 19, 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.

Best suited for children between the ages of 2 to 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.

• January 20, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Community member and Kahuku High and Intermediate School math teacher, 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.

• January 20, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Poetry, Writing
• Contact: 808-293-8935

“Poetry and beauty are always making peace. When you read something beautiful you find coexistence; it breaks walls down.” —Mahmoud Darwish

Join us as we enjoy the work of various notable poets , write our own, and share with other literature lovers!

Best suited for adults.

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.

• January 20, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-293-8935

AI for Everyone is a 3-week, cohort-based community learning series designed to introduce participants to Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful everyday assistant. Facilitated by KHIS Multi-Hats Teacher, Maeva Anderson, this program empowers learners aged 14 and older with foundational knowledge, hands-on experience, and ethical awareness to use AI confidently for personal, academic, and creative projects.

Each 60-minute session will focus on practical, build-on lessons — from understanding what AI is, to mastering prompts, designing websites, and exploring visual creativity — while encouraging responsible and ethical use of AI.

Call or see staff to sign 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.

• January 21, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-293-8935

LEGO lovers can join us for 2 hours of free play with LEGO bricks.

No sign up is required for this drop-in program, and the library will provide the LEGO pieces.

Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Lego Free Play will be held in the Kahuku Cool Lab (back programming room). 

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.