Hawaii State
Public Library System

• April 24, 2024 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Caregivers and their babies (0-23 mo.) are invited to the library to socialize, play and read in the Juvenile Room.  Please bring a towel or blanket for younger babies to lay on.  A collection of toys will be available.  Meet caregivers and other babies in your area.  Start the habit of reading and visiting the library early.  Siblings are welcome to attend.

Open Play Wednesdays:

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• April 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join us for Tai Chi – a form of martial arts and low impact exercise for Older Adults 50+, every 4th Wednesday.

Medical clearance by a physician is recommended. Wear comfortable clothing and covered-toe shoes. Bring bottled water or water in reusable drinkware.

About the instructor: Ron Ishimaru is certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute. He teaches Sun style Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, an evidenced-based exercise program endorsed by the CDC and the Hawaii Department of Health EMS and Injury Prevention System Branch.

Mahalo to the Friends of Pearl City Library for sponsoring this 45-minute exercise 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• April 25, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:20 am
• Categories: Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more!

Storytime will be followed with a craft.

Best suited for ages 2-5 and a caregiver.

This is a repeat of the 9:05AM Storytime.

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• April 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment
• Contact: 808-453-6566

With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. (IMDB)

Join us a couple weeks before the movie and draw your candy inventions for a chance to pull a golden ticket. Then, on the day of the movie enjoy our Candy Buffet with an assortment of treats (while supplies last).

PG rating due to some mild violence, mild language, and some thematic elements.

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.

• May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
• Categories: Books, Games
• Contact: 808-453-6566

How good are you at puzzles?

There is a theme tying together all of the books on the mystery display tables (tablecloths).  The theme can be identified by studying the front covers of the books but has nothing to do with their actual content.  Enter your best guess and maybe you will win the weekly prize.

• May 1, 2024 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

This program is suitable for babies 0-23 months and their caregivers.  Learn ways to interact with your little one to promote brain growth, bonding and fun!  This short 20-minute program is filled with interactive rhymes, short read-alouds and songs.  Stick around for free-play and meet other caregivers in the community.  Older siblings are welcomed to join their baby sibling.

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• May 2, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:20 am
• Categories: Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Songs, stories, rhymes and so much more!

Storytime will be followed with a craft.

Best suited for ages 2-5 and a caregiver.

This is a repeat of the 9:05AM Storytime.

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• May 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Resin Bookmarks

May 5^th, 2024

1:00pm – 3:30pm

Resin Bookmark Pickup

May 7^th, 2024

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Join us to make your own resin bookmark!  We will have several decorative items to use and will vary from the sample shown. You must commit to both time slots to sign up for this program. Call 808-453-6566 to register. Registration is required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pearl City Public Library.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library 7 days prior to the program date. We will make every attempt to fulfill all requests for accommodations. All programs are subject to change.

• May 14, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Causes, Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-453-6566

For Ages 8 – 18: Ages 8-10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Registration required. Please contact library.

Learn a brief history of lei-making and giving to understand the strong cultural connection a lei has within Hawaiian culture. Students will learn the basics of lei making and have the opportunity to gift the lei to someone special to them, along with thank you note.

Kapu Kates is a graduate of Brigham Young University-Hawaii in Hawaiian Language studies.

Spark Aloha is a funded Hawaii Positive Engagement Project in partnership with Marisela Larson and Yui Pacis.

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 the library as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

• May 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Environment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-453-6566

HSPLS and AARP Hawai‘i invites Baby Boomers 50+ and kūpuna to a disaster preparedness workshop featuring guest speakers:

• James Burke, AARP volunteer speaker on disaster preparedness.
• John Cummings,recently retired Public Information Officer for the Department of Emergency Management, City and County of Honolulu, and
• Dennis Hwang, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, NOAA and lead author for the Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards

Part One – Create a Plan, 1:00 pm
Part Two – Prepare Your Home, 2:00 pm

Registration required. Limited seating available. Call 808-453-6566 to register.

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.