Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Need Health Insurance? Legal Aid Society of Hawaii offers free help with enrolling families in Medicaid and Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) health insurance.

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.

• October 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us for Keiki Storytime every Wednesday at 10am! This storytime is designed for preschool-age children and features themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Each storytime is followed by a simple craft. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• October 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Calling all Pokémon trainers! 

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), catch up on the latest news, and enjoy various Pokémon-related activities in our new monthly Pokémon Club!

This program is suitable for children and teens ages 5-14. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pokémon card donations welcome.

This monthly program is offered thanks to a partnership between the American Library Association and The Pokémon Company International.

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.

• October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

The Junior League of Honolulu would like you to bring your keiki and ohana for a fun, one-hour literacy gathering rooted in community and connection.

Enjoy engaging read-alongs, hands-on interactive activities, and simple caregiver tips that support child development and early reading skills.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

• October 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Need Health Insurance? Legal Aid Society of Hawaii offers free help with enrolling families in Medicaid and Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) health insurance.

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.

• October 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Join us for Keiki Storytime every Wednesday at 10am! This storytime is designed for preschool-age children and features themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Each storytime is followed by a simple craft. All children must be accompanied by a parent or 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• October 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Rip up an old book and turn it into a cute Halloween decoration!

Get ready for Halloween and give an old book new life with this ghostly garland craft. All supplies provided.

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.

• October 24, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Learn needlepoint and meet others! Adults of all levels welcome. Repeat students welcome.

Beginner Class
9:30am – 11:30am

This class is an introduction to needlepoint. You will learn the basics of needlepoint, how it differs from other needlework, supplies needed, how to begin stitching a piece and individual instruction as your piece progresses. The Aloha Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild will provide experienced instructors and individual assistance to help you begin your needlework journey! A small needlepoint kit will be provided to stitch the ladybug shown. Take it home and bring it back next time to keep working.

Independent Stitching
1:00pm-3:30pm

Work on your current project in a friendly setting. Drop in anytime during the program.

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.

• October 27, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Music
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Celebrate Halloween with a sing-along to Disney’s greatest hits, led by volunteers from the group Sing For Your Life!

Sing For Your Life has been bringing sing-along entertainment to O’ahu since 2016. Their purpose is to uplift, inspire, promote friendship and strengthen the community.

Costumes welcome. Recommended for children and families. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

• October 28, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-587-7577

Need Health Insurance? Legal Aid Society of Hawaii offers free help with enrolling families in Medicaid and Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) health insurance.

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.