Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• September 29, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, 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.

• October 3, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us as we welcome K9 TheraPets Hawaii to the library!

The registered therapy dogs are specially trained and can help people of all ages practice reading aloud without judgment. If you want a comfortable setting to practice your reading fluency, reading comprehension, or comfort with canines in general, this is the event for you. Children need to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver when child is participating in this program.

A sign up sheet will be available at the Reference Desk on the day of the program. Sessions with a therapy dog are 10 minutes long. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

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 5, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Join us for Keiki Movie Monday this fall break!

Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.

This movie is rated PG and 105 minutes long. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. Outside food is permitted.

Sponsored by the Friends of 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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 6, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Science
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Come garden with us at the library!

Join us for a fun and educational program for keiki about plant propagation. Keiki will learn through a hands-on activity about how seeds and cuttings can be used to grow their own garden now and in the future. Participants will take home plantstarts for their garden. All materials provided. Recommended for children ages 2 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 10 participants. Sign up is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome while supplies last.

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 7, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-832-3466

During Fall Break, come and see a free PG-13 movie. Viewers must be 13 yrs. and older to watch the movie. The movie is Final Girls (2015), a meta-horror movie with a nod to past slasher movies. An alternate movie may be shown.  You may bring in outside food and drink. A light snack is provided, 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.

• October 9, 2026 @ 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 WorkHawaiʻi who will help patrons answer these questions and more. Receive one-on-one job placement assistance and informational resources about WorkHawaiʻi 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.

• October 10, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Want to learn how to crochet? Stop by our Teen Table in the auditorium and make a crochet flower bookmark with keiki librarian, Jhoanne. All materials will be provided. This craft is suited for beginners. Participant limit is 05, and it is first-come, first-served.

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.

• October 13, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, 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.

• October 14, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Come in to see a free rated-R movie. Viewers must be 18 yrs. and older to watch the movie.  The movie is Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) and it’s the latest installment of the movie franchise. An alternate movie may be shown. You may bring in outside food and drink. A light snack will be available while supplies last. Audience limit is 10, and is first-come, first-served.

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.

• October 20, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, 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.