Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 25, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Join us as K9 TheraPets of Hawaiʻi presents: Safety Around Dogs.

Children and their caregivers will learn: 

• How to prevent dangerous encounters with dogs; 

• Basic dog behaviors and what they mean; 

• and a safe protocol for greeting an unfamiliar dog. 

Practice these techniques with real therapy dogs in a meet-and-greet following the program.  This program is appropriate for ages 5 and up.  All young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 

All K9 TheraPets are certified with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, a national therapy dog organization.  According to its founder, the mission of K9 TheraPets of Hawaiʻi is to “spread joy and emotional support to those in need.”   

All programs are subject to change. 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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• July 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your child’s packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• July 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Get together with family and friends and play some board games! We have classic and new board games to try: Scrabble, Kill Doctor Lucky, Shovel Knight: Dungeon Duels, Reign, and more. There are over 40 board games to choose from–or you can bring your own! Recommended for players aged 6 and above, but all young children must be accompanied by an adult. 

All programs are subject to change.  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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 31, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
• Categories: Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

• August 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• August 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Hey Teens & Tweens!  Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge at our Avatar: The Last Airbender party! You’ll get a chance to play games, make a craft, and explore stations inspired by the Water Tribes, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and Air Nomads. You might also spot some familiar characters for photo ops! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei. All young children must be accompanied by an adult. 

All programs are subject to change.  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.  See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar. 

• August 1, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, History
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Find out the latest on Honouliuli National Historic Site, located right here in our community, as park Superintendent Christine Ogura presents plans for the 80th anniversary of Honouliuli Internment Camp’s closing, possibilities for future public access, and other park topics that are important to our community.
Then, talk story with Superintendent Ogura and her team, and offer your input on park operations, access and more.

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.

• August 4, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong?  Stop by the library for a chance to play!  Tables are open for teen and adult players.  Beginners are welcome, but availability of instructors or mentors is not guaranteed.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• August 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple  and fun program that promotes reading to  newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. This challenge is a simple, yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills and helps young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

The concept is simple: read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 before kindergarten.  Each participant will receive a special passport and may have their passports “stamped” for each 100 books read.  

Pick up your child’s packet when you register at our Children’s Reference Desk.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.