Hawaii State
Public Library System

• March 22, 2019
  |Recurring Event (See all)

  An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until March 30, 2019

• Categories: Entertainment, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Each year, Kapolei Public Library holds it Children’s Spring Reading Program during most schools’ intercessions.  Children who participate in this program are eligible to win weekly and bonus prizes just for reading!  Registration starts on Saturday, March 16 and the program ends on March 30.

• Children (babies to 6th grade) are welcome to enter this program.
• Participants may win one prize per week if they read one book per week or at least one hour per week.
• Bonus prizes will be awarded to children who read 5, 10, or 15 hours during this 2-week program.
• Children may register or claim their prizes anytime during library open hours.
• Parents are encouraged to read to their children who can’t or need help reading.
• This year, for the first time, we are offering an optional NENE Award Book Challenge for 4th – 6th graders.
• See staff at the Children’s Reference Desk for details.

Please note:  this Spring Reading Program is unique to Kapolei Public Library and does not utilize the online Beanstack program.

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

All programs are subject to change.  If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, contact the library at least 7 days prior to the program.

• March 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Kapolei’s rabbit program has been CANCELLED. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

• March 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Join us for a special storytime featuring Disney’s Aulani VoluntEARS!  They will share a read-aloud of great stories followed by a Disney-themed craft.

Please note: this program is conducted by Disney VoluntEARS and Disney characters will not be present.

The Disney VoluntEARS are dedicated to contributing personal time, expertise and effort to make a positive impact on our communities.

Program schedule is subject to change.  If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, contact the library 7 days prior to the program date.

• March 25, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
  |Recurring Event (See all)

  An event every week that begins at 10:00am on Monday and Thursday, repeating until April 29, 2019

• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-693-7050

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

March 04 – April 29, 2019.  Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

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

All programs are subject to change.  If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• March 30, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Learning, Research
• Contact: 808-693-7050

How do you decide which colleges to apply to?  Which colleges are the best fit for you?

The Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling (HACAC) will conduct a presentation on how high school students and their families can make informed decisions about college and financial aid.  This free presentation is suitable for high school students and their families.  Younger students are welcome to attend.

The HACAC is a non-profit organization of professionals working in the realm of college admissions, both on the secondary and post-secondary levels.  HACAC members are dedicated to helping students transition to post-secondary opportunities through education, collaboration, and community building.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• April 3, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs
• Contact: 808-693-7050

The Kapolei Public Library Book Club will discuss Circe: a Novel by Madeline Miller.

First-time attendees should register at the Fiction/Hawaiiana reference desk in person or by phone. The meeting will be held in the second-floor break room.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• April 6, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Art, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Bunny!  Chick!  Piglet!

Celebrate Spring by creating a cute needle-felted craft under the guidance of crafter, Wendy Ikeda.  Your craft could be a great addition to a child’s Easter basket, a gift for a friend, or a keepsake for yourself.

This program is limited to 10 participants and registration is required.  Call our library during business hours at the number below or register at the Young Adult Reference Desk to reserve your spot.  This program, suitable for ages 10 and older, is sponsored by the Friends of the Library Kapolei.

All programs are subject to change.  If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, contact the library at least 7 days prior to the event.

• April 6, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Antonio Bale, a financial services professional, and Jennifer Okubo, an estate planning and trust administration attorney, will present information on estate tax laws, available legal vehicles (wills, trusts, etc.), income planning (long-term care insurance, life insurance, etc.), avoiding complications and delays in inheritance, financial protection from disability.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• April 27, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-693-7050

Bring the whole family for 2 hours of learning through presentation, activities and interaction with consumer-oriented nonprofit exhibitors.    Presentation topics will include budgeting, creating wealth, tax changes, predatory lending, consumer fraud/scams, and consumer credit.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.