Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

You have 45 minutes to solve our music-themed escape room! Decipher the clues, unlock the boxes, and beat the clock to win!  An escape room is a timed physical adventure game in which players must work together to solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints, and strategy. Recommended for ages 12+.  

Registration required. Maximum 8 players per session, smaller groups will be combined. Each session starts at the top of the hour. We have 9 sessions available: Thursday – Saturday, July 10 – 12 at 1:00 pm, 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. You may register in person or call us during open hours at 808-693-7050. 

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 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

You have 45 minutes to solve our music-themed escape room! Decipher the clues, unlock the boxes, and beat the clock to win!  An escape room is a timed physical adventure game in which players must work together to solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints, and strategy. Recommended for ages 12+.  

Registration required. Maximum 8 players per session, smaller groups will be combined. Each session starts at the top of the hour. We have 9 sessions available: Thursday – Saturday, July 10 – 12 at 1:00 pm, 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. You may register in person or call us during open hours at 808-693-7050. 

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 14, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

• July 16, 2025 @ 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.  Registration will start on Saturday, September 07, 2024.

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 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Give this drum a little twist to make some music! Make your own spin drum with common household items. Recommended for ages 8 and up.  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 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

• July 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Teens!  Feeling stressed?  Yearning to feel mucilaginous globs oozing between your squeezing fingers?  If yes, Kapolei Public Library is the perfect place to be where you can create your own custom slime! Named after the Korean dessert, bingsu slime is known for its crunchy texture and ASMR vibes. Space and materials are limited and registration is required. You may register in person or call us during open hours at 808.693.7050. Please arrive on time or you may forfeit your spot. Walk-ins allowed only if space is available 5 minutes after the program starts.  This program for teens (ages 12 through 19) is sponsored by the 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. 

• July 21, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

• July 22, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies, Games, Music
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Teens and Tweens, ages 12 – 19!  We have a game just for you!

Music can have a profound and memorable impact on all of our lives.  When you think of music from animated movies, do snippets of lyrics make you ponder if you have the simple bare necessities to navigate a whole new world?  Do you swish your tail and just keep swimming under the sea?  If you love music from animated movies, then this game is for you!  You can either test your knowledge on your own or with a team of up to four players to win some prizes!

Registration is required.  You may register in person or call us during open hours at 808-693-7050. 

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 23, 2025 @ 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.  Registration will start on Saturday, September 07, 2024.

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.