Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 9, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimukī Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for keiki 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.

• August 16, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimukī Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for keiki 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.

• August 18, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Know thy shelf, and share your love of reading manga and graphic novels with other young readers in your community!

Kaimukī Public Library will be hosting a free, walk-in teen manga and graphic novel book club program on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5pm – 7pm. Join us in the meeting room to talk about manga & graphic novels that you’ve read, are reading, or would like to read.

We’ll also be selecting topics to discuss at the next meeting.

Please see the YA Librarian or Reference Desk for more information.

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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• August 23, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimukī Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for keiki 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.

• August 30, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimukī Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for keiki 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.

• August 30, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

This movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for strong violence, language, thematic elements, and some suggestive and drug references. Parental guidance is suggested.

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

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.

• September 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Know thy shelf, and share your love of reading manga and graphic novels with other young readers in your community!

Kaimukī Public Library will be hosting a free, walk-in teen manga and graphic novel book club program on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5pm – 7pm. Join us in the meeting room to talk about manga & graphic novels that you’ve read, are reading, or would like to read.

We’ll also be selecting topics to discuss at the next meeting.

Please see the YA Librarian or Reference Desk for more information.

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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• September 27, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a ’60s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel’s First Family is introduced as they face a daunting challenge. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic herald, Silver Surfer.

This movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for action/violence and some strong language. Parental guidance is suggested.

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

• October 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Know thy shelf, and share your love of reading manga and graphic novels with other young readers in your community!

Kaimukī Public Library will be hosting a free, walk-in teen manga and graphic novel book club program on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5pm – 7pm. Join us in the meeting room to talk about manga & graphic novels that you’ve read, are reading, or would like to read.

We’ll also be selecting topics to discuss at the next meeting.

Please see the YA Librarian or Reference Desk for more information.

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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• November 1, 2026 - November 13, 2026
• Categories: History, Learning, Photography, Research
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Hawaiʻi & Pacific section of the Adult Reading Room

Learn about the Nisei (second generation Japanese American) soldiers of World War II through an interesting and informative six-panel pop-up exhibit which provides a brief history of the various military units, as well as information about veterans who went on to become prominent leaders in Hawaiʻi.

In honor of Veterans Day, this pop-up exhibit created by the non-profit organization Nisei Veterans Legacy, may be viewed during library hours from Sunday, November 1st through Friday November 13th, 2026 in the Hawaiʻi & Pacific section of the Adult Reading Room.  In addition, Byrnes Yamashita, president of the organization, will also have a complementary afternoon presentation in the meeting room on Sunday, November 8th on the Nisei soldiers, sharing their achievements both during and after World War II, and why this is still relevant for modern day Hawaiʻi and the nation.

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.