Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• May 14, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-832-3466

High school students: do you need a spot to study for finals or finish a project? Stop by our study room for just this week! You can study solo or quietly in a small group. The Teen librarian will monitor the room and there will be House Rules to follow. You may bring in outside food & drink. Main details:

• Study Room days: May 12 to 14 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• The Study Room is only for high school students in grades 9 – 12.
• A light snack will be available daily while supplies last and the item will vary.

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 19, 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.

• May 26, 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.

• June 2, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Games
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Come enjoy games and puzzles at the library!

A small selection of games and puzzles of different varieties and difficulties will be on hand. With games and puzzles, children can improve spatial awareness, cognitive abilities, social skills, and more through play. Suitable for all ages. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver at all times.

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 6, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Are you interested in ceramics?

To kick off the Summer Reading Challenge, ceramist Ash Huang will teach you how to make your own ceramic musubi book!

All materials will be provided.

Recommended for people ages 9 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Limit 18 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.

• June 9, 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.

• June 10, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Come in to see a free rated-R movie connected to our Summer Reading theme of food. Viewers must be 18 yrs. and older to watch the movie.  The movie is Chef (2014), starring Jon Favreau and Sofia Vergara. An out-of-work chef opens a food truck and tries to reconnect with his estranged family. An alternate movie may be selected.

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 15, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Ratatouille from 2:00pm – 3:50pm: A rat who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef teams up with an inexperienced kitchen worker at one of Paris’ finest restaurants.

A Bug’s Life from 4:00pm – 5:40pm: Flik, an ant, must leave home to find insect warriors to save his colony from tyrannical, voracious grasshoppers who demand an annual food tribute.

Both movies are rated G. 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 at librarieshawaii.org/events.

• June 16, 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.

• June 17, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-832-3466

Visit our Teen Table to do a creative activity. This month, we’ll make ‘sand’ tea lights with regular salt. All supplies will be provided. Program is for those in Gr. 5 to 12. 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.