Hawaii State
Public Library System

• October 11, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Environment, Learning, Music, Science
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the ocean and explore our aquatic wonderland through music, puppetry, and a lot of imagination! “Under the Blue” will feature topics about the environment, science, ocean life, and visual art.

This free 40‐minute performance is suitable for ages 3 and older. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Sponsored generously by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.

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.

• October 15, 2023 @ 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come visit us on Sunday mornings for a fun-filled Storytime! Enjoy our weekly themed books and crafts. We’ll also sing your favorite children’s songs, new and old. Your child will gain early literacy skills, break out of their shell, and have fun!

Appropriate for ages 2-4, but all ages are welcome!

All 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 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 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Art, Community, Culture, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Get ready to trick-or-treat by decorating your own candy basket!

All supplies will be provided for the first 30 attendees. Just bring yourself! Costumes encouraged.

Mahalo to the Friends of the Kaimuki Public Library for generously supporting 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• October 22, 2023 @ 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come visit us on Sunday mornings for a fun-filled Storytime! Enjoy our weekly themed books and crafts. We’ll also sing your favorite children’s songs, new and old. Your child will gain early literacy skills, break out of their shell, and have fun!

Appropriate for ages 2-4, but all ages are welcome!

All 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 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 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm
• Categories: Art, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

We are celebrating the Pgaz k’Nyau (bpwa-ghin-yaw) indigenous people of northern Thailand with a special performance of The Story of Tehnaku.

Through music, puppetry, and recycled materials, MFA Candidate of UH Mānoa Karese Kaw-uh weaves a story about the creation of the first tehnaku (dey-nah-coo), a curved-neck harp unique to the Pgaz k’Nyau people of Thailand.

Mahalo to UH Mānoa for generously providing this event.

• October 29, 2023 @ 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come visit us on Sunday mornings for a fun-filled Storytime! Enjoy our weekly themed books and crafts. We’ll also sing your favorite children’s songs, new and old. Your child will gain early literacy skills, break out of their shell, and have fun!

Appropriate for ages 2-4, but all ages are welcome!

All 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 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, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Get ready for Halloween by singing your heart out to all of Disney’s greatest hits!

All lyrics will be provided. Just bring yourself! Costumes encouraged.

Eight performers in costume from Sing for Your Life will perform a lively sing-along program featuring Disney Songs.  Sing for Your Life volunteers have been bringing sing-along entertainment to Oahu since 2016.  Their purpose is to uplift, inspire, promote friendships and strengthen the community.  Their founder, Chanara Richmond has an extensive background in music featuring roles as a teacher, opera singer, composer and recording artist.

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.

Mahalo to the Sing for Your Life for generously providing this event.