Hawaii State
Public Library System

• July 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Celebrate the end of summer by spending time with us at Camp Halfblood for our Percy Jackson party! You’ll get a chance to play games, find out which God/Goddess you’re related to, and make your own camp necklace. 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. 

• July 29, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• August 1, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• Categories: Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• August 5, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• August 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Join us for a talk story with Kumu Hula Sonny Ching, Kumu Hula Lopaka Igarta-De Vera and Hālau Nā Mamo O Pu’uanahulu.

The evening talk story will feature demonstrations and discussions from respected kumu hula as they perform the hula pahu, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Lehua Kawaikapuokalani.

Presented in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Dance Festival by the University of Hawai‛i Statewide Cultural Outreach Program in collaboration with the Hawaii State Public Library System – Kapolei Public Library.

Photos courtesy of University of Hawai’i at Manoa Outreach College, Statewide Cultural Extension Program.

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.

• August 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Categories: Branch book clubs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

The Kapolei Book Club will discuss The Book Store Sisters by Alice Hoffman. Please RSVP in advance to Adult Nonfiction reference.

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 8, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• Categories: Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• August 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Get ready for the holiday season! Learn to create four practical, simple packages to contain Halloween treats, party favors, or small gifts, using commonly discarded papers in this 1.5 hour workshop led by eco-crafter Evelyn Nakamura. All supplies provided—please bring a shoe box or medium sized shopping/gift bag with handle to carry home your samples. All supplies provided. Space is limited—register at the Non-Fiction Reference Desk on the second floor.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library Kapolei.

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.

• August 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.

• August 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• Categories: Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.

Special events may be held in lieu of regularly scheduled storytimes.

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.