Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• June 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-733-8422

We’re excited to invite you to our Legislative 101 program featuring our special guests from the Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA)!  They will be discussing local legislation and sharing how you can get involved in the legislative process to help make a positive impact in our community.

In addition to the training, they will also provide a recap of the highlights from the 2025 legislative session. Come learn how to make your voice heard and be a part of the change in our community! We can’t wait to see you there!

To sign up for this program please register at the Adult Reference Desk or give us a call at (808) 733-8422.

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.

• June 15, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Dance, Entertainment, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

• June 16, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Anoʻai me ke aloha!  This Summer Kaimukī Public Library is offering a Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun and engaging way.  This class taught by Librarian Moki Renti Cruz will incorporate Hawaiian songs as a tool to help build vocabulary and understand sentence structure.  No prior music experience needed.

Did you know that before the Hawaiian language was first printed in the 1820s, it was passed down orally for generations? It’s a rich and beautiful tradition we are excited to share with you!

This class is recommended for youth ages 13 and up.  Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To register for this program please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk or give us a call at: (808)733-8422. For more information please contact our library at: (808)733-8422.

Please don’t wait to register, as we are limiting the class size to 20 individuals. 

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

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.

• June 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Four teens attending a fashion design school form a girl group and strive for pop stardom. When they fall under the spell of a duplicitous showbiz mogul, one of their mother’s works to save the foursome.

Get into the heart and spirit of this year’s summer reading challenge theme, mele, with some music-filled movies! From Disney Channel original movies to box office films, enjoy the journey that can only be found with the power of music. This program series is for teens and tweens, and will be held in the Meeting Room.

Some light refreshments and popcorn will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own treats as well.

Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimukī Public Library for sponsoring this event.

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.

• June 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Grab your friends, throw on your best retro gear and come ready to belt out your favorite tunes during this karaoke night! Attendees can join Kaimukī Public Library for a night of fun and food, as we reminisce with music and singing. Library will provide mics and sound system.

Please feel free to bring a favorite appetizer to share with other attendees. You don’t want to miss out on this epic night of fun!

Due to the limited space, Pre-registration for this program is advised. Please contact the Kaimukī Public Library at (808)733-8422 or come in-person at the Adult Reference Desk to register. Ages 18 & over only.

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.

• June 22, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us for a special edition of Storytime as we kickoff the celebration of our 60^th anniversary with the fantastic string quartet, Allegro Keiki!

Allegro Keiki creates live instrumental musical experiences tailored for the youngest audiences and their caregivers. Driven by a passion for making instrumental and classical music both accessible and fun, Allegro Keiki offers interactive programs that spark joy and curiosity in little listeners. By blending both familiar and new songs with expressive movement, these events provide an inspiring and unforgettable introduction to instrumental music for children and their families. Performed by members of O‘ahu’s Kai String Quartet—professional musicians who are also parents themselves. Members of the Kai Quartet are frequent performers with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra and other local arts and education organizations. Allegro Keiki believes that musical seeds planted early support a deep bond for keiki and ‘ohana that boost keiki‘s emotional, social and cognitive development. More information can be found at Allegro Keiki Website or follow @allegrokeiki on Instagram. 

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

• June 22, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Causes, Community, Culture, Dance, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us as we celebrate Kaimukī Public Library’s 60th anniversary at our current location! To be commemorated with festivities, activities, and refreshments all day, including a Time Capsule to be opened in 2035.   Please see below for more details:

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Pre-Events (Photobooth, kids activities & Allegro Keiki performance):  10:30 am

Refreshments: 12:00 pm 

Greetings & Pre-Seating: 12:30-12:45 pm

Welcome Ceremony & Acknowledgements: 1:00 pm 

Ka Pā Hula o Kauanoe o Waahila: 2:00 pm

Due to limited parking, we recommend car pooling, or arriving early to find parking.   

• June 23, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Anoʻai me ke aloha!  This Summer Kaimukī Public Library is offering a Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun and engaging way.  This class taught by Librarian Moki Renti Cruz will incorporate Hawaiian songs as a tool to help build vocabulary and understand sentence structure.  No prior music experience needed.

Did you know that before the Hawaiian language was first printed in the 1820s, it was passed down orally for generations? It’s a rich and beautiful tradition we are excited to share with you!

This class is recommended for youth ages 13 and up.  Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To register for this program please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk or give us a call at: (808)733-8422. For more information please contact our library at: (808)733-8422.

Please don’t wait to register, as we are limiting the class size to 20 individuals. 

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

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.

• June 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Environment, Films & Movies, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

In this entertaining, music-filled sequel, the Cheetah Girls are off to spend their summer vacation in Spain, where the girls prepare to compete in a Barcelona music festival.

Get into the heart and spirit of this year’s summer reading challenge theme, mele, with some music-filled movies! From Disney Channel original movies to box office films, enjoy the journey that can only be found with the power of music. This program is for teens and tweens, and will be held in the Meeting Room.

Some light refreshments and popcorn will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own treats as well.

Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimukī Public Library for sponsoring this event.

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.

• June 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

A mythic adventure set around 2,000 years ago across a series of islands in the South Pacific. The film follows the journey of a spirited teenager named Moana as she meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui, and together they traverse the open ocean, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds.

In keeping with the theme of this year’s summer reading challenge of Mele and in recognition of the Hawaiian language as an official language of the state of Hawaiʻi, this movie will be shown in the Hawaiian language (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi) with English subtitles. Hawaiian language translation was provided by UH Manoa Director of the Institute of Hawaiian Language Research Puakea Nogelmeier, and his team.

This film is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association for some scary images and brief thematic elements. Parental guidance is suggested.

Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library for sponsoring this event.

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.