Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 4, 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.

• August 7, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Culture
• Contact: 808-293-8935

In The Berry Pickers, six-year-old Joe watches as his sister Ruthie disappears while their Mi’kmaq family picks blueberries in 1960s Maine, leaving him haunted by grief and guilt.

Meanwhile, Norma, growing up in an affluent suburb with unhappy parents, grapples with her identity and the secrets surrounding her missing baby photos and her vivid dreams.

This poignant story explores themes of hope, love, and the enduring strength of family amidst grief and buried secrets.

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.

• August 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Family Hui Hawai’i is back with more opportunities to create and connect!

Explore creativity through stories, art, music, movement, and play! These interactive workshops help children and their caregivers build social-emotional skills, strengthen family connections, and have fun creating together. Siblings welcome!

Register: https://familyhui.as.me/EAOahu

Oceans of Emotion
Monday, August 10th
10:00-11:00am

Explore the colorful world beneath the sea and discover how our feelings are as unique as the many wonders of the ocean. Families will explore their emotions while creating their own colorful Feelings Fish.

Naming Feelings
Monday, August 24th
10:00-11:00am

Learn to recognize and name big feelings.
Families will create colorful Emotion Rocks– a fun tool for storytelling, imaginative play, and sharing how we feel with others.

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.

• August 11, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 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. 

• August 11, 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.

• August 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Please join us for 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.

• August 18, 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.

• August 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Family Hui Hawai’i is back with more opportunities to create and connect!

Explore creativity through stories, art, music, movement, and play! These interactive workshops help children and their caregivers build social-emotional skills, strengthen family connections, and have fun creating together. Siblings welcome!

Register: https://familyhui.as.me/EAOahu

Oceans of Emotion
Monday, August 10th
10:00-11:00am

Explore the colorful world beneath the sea and discover how our feelings are as unique as the many wonders of the ocean. Families will explore their emotions while creating their own colorful Feelings Fish.

Naming Feelings
Monday, August 24th
10:00-11:00am

Learn to recognize and name big feelings.
Families will create colorful Emotion Rocks– a fun tool for storytelling, imaginative play, and sharing how we feel with others.

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.

• August 25, 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.

• August 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Please join us for 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.