Hawaii State
Public Library System

• May 20, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. Program is best suited for children ages 3 – 5 years old, but families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult 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. All programs are subject to change.

• May 21, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Let’s be creative and fun. Come and join us for arts and crafts time at the library! Crafts from previous storytimes and other library programs will be available once again for patrons to make. All materials will be provided while supplies last. All young children must be accompanied by an adult. Open to children and 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• May 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Music
• Contact: 808-832-3466

A kickoff to our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge program

Join us as musician Grant Kono shares mele (songs) and mo’olelo (stories) of his journey to merge his music and singing skills with his love of Hawaiian music. Grant, along with Dane Fujiwara and Ekolu Chang, form the Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning group Ei Nei. Learn more about the group at Ei Nei Website. Program is suitable for families.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the Kalihi-Pālama Public 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.  All programs are subject to change.

• May 27, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. Program is best suited for children ages 3 – 5 years old, but families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult 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. All programs are subject to change.

• May 30, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Music
• Contact: 808-832-3466

A kickoff to our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge program

Come and enjoy musical group Kualoa at Dawn as they share Hawaiian mele (songs) and hula (dance). Along with musicians Poki’i Vaughan and Leonard Jenkins, hula dancer Caroline will encourage audience participation in hula. Program is suitable for families.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the Kalihi-Pālama Public 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.  All programs are subject to change.

• May 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Dance, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

A kickoff to our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge program

Learn about the relationship between music and stories with school librarian and Zumba instructor Ruby Redona. She’s a seasoned educator, who has worked as an elementary school teacher and a librarian in Hawai‘i public schools. She is currently the K-3 Library Media Specialist at Kamehameha Schools – Kapālama. After the presentation, Ruby will lead the audience in a series of Zumba songs! Program is suitable for an elementary-aged audience, but all ages are welcome.

Limit is 24 for the Zumba portion due to space limits, and is first-come, first-served.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the Kalihi-Pālama Public 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.  All programs are subject to change.

• June 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-832-3466

How can I get help with my job search and applying for a new job? How can I level up my computer skills and resume to be a better job candidate? Visit the library to meet with a representative from WorkHawai`i who will help patrons answer these questions and more. Receive one-on-one job placement assistance and informational resources about WorkHawai`i programs. This program is a partnership with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Community Services.

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.

• June 18, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Come in to see a free rated-R movie. Participants must be 18 yrs. and older to watch the movie.  The movie connects to our Summer Reading theme of mele. It is Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) directed by John McPhail. It’s a zombie Christmas musical. You may bring in outside food and drink. A light snack will be available while supplies last. Audience limit is 10, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

• June 24, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for a special themed storytime for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and an outdoor activity. Materials will be provided. Program is suitable for all ages.

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.

• June 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Causes, Community, Environment
• Contact: 808-832-3466

2025 is the Year of Community Forests. Pua Heimuli from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry & Wildlife will share information about native plants, animals and insects found on Oʻahu. This free one-hour event is suitable for all ages. Learn more about native flora and fauna before the event by checking out our display of featured books.

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.