Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Causes, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-293-8935

To celebrate 2025 as being the YEAR OF COMMUNITY FORESTS, Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents The Tiny Tree by Annie Cusick Wood!

Embark on an unforgettable cosmic adventure with Matt and his dad aboard Roger Rocketship as they explore distant galaxies. When their spaceship malfunctions, they land on a mysterious planet and discover a magical blue seed. Filled with upbeat songs, delightful creatures, and exciting adventures, this enchanting tale teaches the importance of caring for our planet and each other. 

Specifically developed for a younger audience, the 40-minute show is a fun interactive introduction to literature.

This free Honolulu Theatre for Youth performance is suitable for ages 4+. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Funded by a grant from the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and by the Urban & Community Forestry Program of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Region 5, State and Private Forestry.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Music
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Mele and Mending has been cancelled. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

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 22, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Join us for a family friendly movie night.

“Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.” – Swank Movie Licensing website 

Popcorn will be provided. First come, first served.

This screening is made possible by the Friends of the Library Kahuku and the Swank Movie Licensing.

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.

• July 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Please join us for math-made-easy fun!

Our creative activities will teach math in a cool new way with exciting games and crafts.

This program is best suited for grades K-5.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

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.

• July 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Often times, mele is accompanied by meaʻai, so why not learn to make a paʻina tote to carry your ‘ono entrees to the next kanikapila.

Donated fabric will be available or sewists are invited to bring their own sturdy, cotton material.

Synthetic webbing for the handles will be provided. The pa’ina tote has a special pocket to insert a piece of cardboard for stability.

If you don’t want to make the pocket, no worries. It’s optional.

Friday afternoon (7/25 noon to 3pm) will be reserved for selecting fabric from our donation bin, cutting and taking home to wash.

Instructions will be available upon request if participants have their own fabric and just want to come on Monday to sew.

Monday (7/28 from 10am to 3pm) will be the day for sewing.

Space will be limited to 6 participants.

Please call the library to reserve your spot. 808-293-8935

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

• July 25, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Branch book clubs
• Contact: 808-293-8935

James by Percival Everett

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view

“Genius”—The Atlantic • “A masterpiece that will help redefine one of the classics of American literature, while also being a major achievement on its own.”—Chicago Tribune • “A provocative, enlightening literary work of art.”—The Boston Globe • “Everett’s most thrilling novel, but also his most soulful.”—The New York Times

When Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he runs away until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck has faked his own death to escape his violent father. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond.  

Brimming with the electrifying humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a literary icon, this brilliant and tender novel radically illuminates Jim’s agency, intelligence, and compassion as never before. James is destined to be a major publishing event and a cornerstone of twenty-first century American literature.

Additional copies of the novel will be available at Kahuku Public and School Library and/or may be requested from other libraries within HSPLS.

Not all the selections for the upcoming months have been made. Please join us and help us decide what to read next!

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.

• July 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Often times, mele is accompanied by meaʻai, so why not learn to make a paʻina tote to carry your ‘ono entrees to the next kanikapila.

Donated fabric will be available or sewists are invited to bring their own sturdy, cotton material.

Synthetic webbing for the handles will be provided. The pa’ina tote has a special pocket to insert a piece of cardboard for stability.

If you don’t want to make the pocket, no worries. It’s optional.

Friday afternoon (7/25 noon to 3pm) will be reserved for selecting fabric from our donation bin, cutting and taking home to wash.

Instructions will be available upon request if participants have their own fabric and just want to come on Monday to sew.

Monday (7/28 from 10am to 3pm) will be the day for sewing.

Space will be limited to 6 participants.

Please call the library to reserve your spot. 808-293-8935

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

• July 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Often times, mele is accompanied by meaʻai, so why not learn to make a paʻina tote to carry your ‘ono entrees to the next kanikapila.

Donated fabric will be available or sewists are invited to bring their own sturdy, cotton material.

Synthetic webbing for the handles will be provided. The pa’ina tote has a special pocket to insert a piece of cardboard for stability.

If you don’t want to make the pocket, no worries. It’s optional.

Space will be limited to 6 participants.

Please call the library to reserve your spot. 808-293-8935

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

• July 29, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Dance, Health & Wellness, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Celebrate Summer Reading! Our summer theme is E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, and Hawaii’s public libraries will be celebrating the power of storytelling through music, chants, and poetry.

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In the spirit of mele, we will hold an interactive celebration of Japanese music and food with a Bon Dance and a cooking presentation led by respected community members.

Colette Gomoto, singer of traditional Japanese style songs, will lead us in an actual Bon Dance before the cooking. She will briefly present on the history and significance of the Bon Dance. Music from the recently released Lahaina Ondo CD, which features songs sung by Colette, will be played and the audience will be invited to join in.

Then, we’ll have ‘Anakē (Aunty) Carol Anamizu lead us in a cooking demonstration including sekihan, nishime, sushi, and mochi with green tea.

If time permits, attendees will have an opportunity to work with the mochi and add beans inside.

We hope you join us for this special evening of traditional songs and delicious foods.

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 30, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Culture, Health & Wellness, Learning, Research, Science
• Contact: 808-293-8935

2025 is the Year of Our Community Forests. We’re celebrating trees in the wao kanaka, where we live, learn, and play.

Special mele and keiki activities will be shared.

What is a community forest? It’s a collection of trees in the wao kanaka, where we live, learn, and play. Community forests include trees in our neighborhoods, yards, parks, schools, and along our streets. They give us gathering places, shade to cool down, air to breathe, food to eat, wood for carving, leaves for weaving, and flowers for lei. Our forests help grow our communities, and we can help grow our community forests by caring for our trees, planting new trees, and learning from trees.

2025 was officially proclaimed as the Year of Our Community Forests by Governor Josh Green on January 10, 2025.

The campaign is brought to you by a partnership of tree lovers, including DLNR Forestry & Wildlife and its Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Program, and many more organizations.

Kaulunani is proud to be the State of Hawaii’s Urban and Community Forestry Program housed within the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife.

Kaulunani focuses on improving the health and viability of trees in Hawaii’s communities through the implementation of educational programs, among other initiatives.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kahuku (FOLK).

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.