Hawaii State
Public Library System

• May 1, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Bring your kids into Pearl City Library every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 to play and challenge their minds! Various puzzles and problem-solving toys are placed in the Children’s Room leading up to our weekly story time at 10:30.

Providing children with age-appropriate puzzles and toys develops their fine motor and problem-solving skills in a way that’s fun for everyone!

Recommended for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

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.

• May 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Entertainment
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Come and be amazed with our keiki magic show by Ron Ishimaru of Magic Academy Hawaii! Unlike any other magic show, keiki will learn valuable life skills through magic and have some laughs along the way.

Recommended for ages 2-5 but all are welcome to come and enjoy!

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.

• May 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Learning, Music, Poetry, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Get your babies moving and grooving with this interactive storytime designed for you and your baby! Bring a blanket and your baby, and we’ll provide the stories, songs, and more.

Storytime to last around 20-30 minutes with a free play at the end.

Recommended for ages 0-24 months.

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 at HSPLS Events Calendar

• May 7, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join us to celebrate Mother’s Day and learn how to make 5D Diamond Mother’s Day keychains!  Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.  Best suited for those 5 years old and up.

Registration Required.

Sign up at the Juv Ref Desk or Call: 808-453-6566.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pearl City Public Library

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.

• May 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Technology
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Attend a free 90 minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn:

• Parts of the computer
• Key computer terms
• Types of software
• Safe computer use

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai registration page  or call the library at 808-453-6566.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.

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.

• May 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Technology
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Learn the basics of 3D Printing.  Participants must have or create an online TinkerCAD account in order to design their own 3D print.  Parental assistance and approval will be needed to create an account at tinkercad.com.  Pearl City Public Library Chromebooks will be available for participants to use during the program.

Recommended for upper elementary to high school students.  Space is limited to 15 persons. Please call the Reference Desk to reserve your space.

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.

• May 14, 2025 @ 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+. 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.

• May 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Technology
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Attend a free 90 minute session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn:

• How to get online
• Use the address bar
• Navigate web browsers
• Web navigation

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai Registration Page or call the library at (808) 453-6566.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.

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.

• May 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join us this May for a special slime time for Mental Health Month! You’ll be using glue, baking soda, contact solution, and additives.

We will host (2) slime sessions.

1:00pm – 2:00pm

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Best suited for ages five years and up.

Registration Required.

Sign up at the Juv Ref Desk or Call: 808-453-6566.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Pearl City Public Library.

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.

• May 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Technology
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Attend a free 90 minute session on using email to connect with family and friends. Participants will learn:

• How to setup email accounts
• Write and send emails
• Email Navigation (Gmail)
• How to attach files and features

Registration is required. Sign up for this basic skills computer class at Mapunawai Registration Page or call 808-453-6566.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.

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.