Hawaii State
Public Library System

• October 28, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Join us for a monthly book club. The next selection will be The Farm by Joanne Ramos.

Nestled in New York’s Hudson Valley is a luxury retreat boasting every amenity: organic meals, personal fitness trainers, daily massages–and all of it for free. In fact, you’re paid big money to stay here–more than you’ve ever dreamed of. The catch? For nine months, you cannot leave the grounds, your movements are monitored, and you are cut off from your former life while you dedicate yourself to the task of producing the perfect baby. For someone else.

Jane, an immigrant from the Philippines, is in desperate search of a better future when she commits to being a “Host” at Golden Oaks–or the Farm, as residents call it. But now pregnant, fragile, consumed with worry for her family, Jane is determined to reconnect with her life outside. Yet she cannot leave the Farm or she will lose the life-changing fee she’ll receive on the delivery of her child.

Gripping, provocative, heartbreaking, The Farm pushes to the extremes our thinking on motherhood, money, and merit and raises crucial questions about the trade-offs women will make to fortify their futures and the futures of those they love.

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

We will announce the November selection soon.

Selections for the upcoming season have not been made yet. 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.

• October 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their de-ceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink, and celebration.

Together, we will build an ofrenda (an altar honoring the dead), try traditional foods, and enjoy music & dancing.

All ages 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.

• October 29, 2024 @ 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 demonstrate 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.

• October 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Please join us for weekly preschool programming on Wednesday mornings at 10am to 11:30am.

Storytime – preschool age-appropriate stories read aloud, interactive songs or games and then Playtime – social interactions with educational toys (wooden blocks, puzzles, fake food/dishes, Duplo).

Best suited for children between the ages of 2 and 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.

• November 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Holiday Season
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Fabric Preparation (Optional): Friday, November 1st from  1-3PM

Sewing Session: Monday, November 4th from 10AM-4PM

Want to add some festive flair to your holiday table?

Sharpen your sewing skills and craft something special with us! All supplies included. Basic sewing proficiency required.

Recommended 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.

• November 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Technology
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Is it hard to get to your doctor’s office? Do you prefer to meet online but don’t know how? Find out how the library can help!

Recommended 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.

• November 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Every FIRST AND THIRD Thursday of the month from August to December 2024, Kūpuna Hour will partner with Ke Ola Mamo to provide ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: Hawaiian Language lessons led by Aunty Gigi with kokua from Uncle Nohea Kanahele of Ni’ihau.

Thursdays, August 1st and 15th

Thursdays, September 5th and 19th

Thursdays, October 3rd and 17th

Thursdays, November 7th and 21st

Thursdays, December 5th and 19th

“Aloha Mai Kakou O Anaka 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.

• November 7, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Join us for a bilingual story time featuring tales in both Spanish and English. This dynamic lesson is designed to promote language acquisition and enhance literacy in both languages.

All ages 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.

• November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Bring your keiki to join Jasmine from Family Hui Hawai’i in her interactive Keiki Imagination Adventure as we dive into our imaginations to tell stories, read books, play with scarves, puppets, and more on our journey to continue loving stories and books! 

Recommended for children ages 2-5.

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.

• November 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-293-8935

Join us for a movie and some popcorn!

Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. Action and hilarity guaranteed.

All ages 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.