Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 6, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Missed the opportunity to catch all 5 Hunger Games movies in theaters before Sunrise On the Reaping premieres in November? Watch them at the library!

In the fourth and final installment of the “Hunger Games” saga, Katniss and her allies face their biggest challenge yet as the uprising sets its sights on revenge against President Snow during its siege of the Capitol.

This movie is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and for some thematic material. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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.

• October 11, 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. Keiki and ʻohana 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.

• October 11, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

Doctor Strange tampers with a risky forbidden spell that alters time and space and accidentally opens a gateway to the multiverse. Together with the Scarlet Witch and the unflappable Wong, Doctor Strange confronts countless dangers in strange and mysterious alternate realities to attempt to restore a single stable reality. As they travel through myriad different layers of the multiverse, they face down a new yet unsettlingly familiar adversary that they will need help to conquer.

Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 years old. This movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for intense sequences of violence and action, frightening images and some language. Parental guidance is suggested.

• October 13, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come on over and join the fun—play Hanafuda with your fellow community members! We’re excited to let you know that after a summer break, we’re back with this program. We have several Hanafuda decks available during the event, on a first-come, first-served basis, for anyone eager to play. It’s a great chance to meet new friends, challenge yourself, and just have a good time! If you’ve learned how to play Hanafuda from Helen Nakano and her Sensei, now’s your moment to practice those skills in a friendly game.

This will be a relaxed, self-directed play session—no formal instructions will be provided. However, we’ll have instruction sheets available for those interested in learning more about this wonderful game. Everyone, no matter your experience level, is welcome to join! Just a quick note: young children should be accompanied by an adult.  For more info, feel free to contact us at (808) 733-8422 or ask at the Kaimukī Public Library Adult Reference Desk. 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.  All programs are subject to change.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 18, 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.

• October 18, 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. Keiki and ʻohana 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.

• October 18, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

Deadpool is now happily forgotten as Wade Wilson tries to live an ordinary but more peaceful life. However, things are upended when the Time Variance Authority forces him on a mission to save his home universe from destruction. Donning the Deadpool identity again, he finds Wolverine to hopefully help him. But Deadpool’s first real mission is to convince an embittered Wolverine that the universe is worth saving.

This movie is rated R which means restricted under the Motion Picture Association Film Ratings system.  Some material may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. Contains adult material such as strong bloody violence and language throughout, gore and sexual references.  Parental guidance is suggested. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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.

• 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.

• October 25, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Entertainment, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

With a wave of a magic wand, the amazing magician James Lee the Magnificent will be appearing at this special Halloween magic show storytime on Sunday, October 25!

The program is open to children of all ages, but young children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This event was generously sponsored by our Friends of the Kaimukī Public Library. Mahalo!

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.

• October 25, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Want to get better at reading?  Are you an animal lover?  Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog from Pet Partners, a national organization that has helped to evaluate and support therapy animal teams since 1977.  This is a great opportunity for beginning readers to practice their reading skills with a totally non-judgmental listener.

Did you know reading to dogs can boost your reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills!?

This program is open to people of all ages.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.  As spaces are limited, registration is required as it will be based on a first come first served basis on the day of the program. Call (808)733-8422 or stop by the library to sign up for the program.  On the day of the program a sign up sheet for 5-10 minutes will be made available prior to the start of the program at the Adult Reference Desk.

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.