Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• September 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Discover the power of presence and appreciation through guided journaling.

A reflective, heart centered workshop designed to help you explore & practice gratitude in meaningful ways. Through guided journaling prompts, creative mapping, & mindful exercises, you’ll deepen your awareness & connection to what truly matters.

Registration is required. Please 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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• September 24, 2025 @ 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
• Categories: Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Are you a kupuna, and would you like tech support?  A Tech Savvy Teen could help you with your laptop, tablet (e.g. iPad or Kindle), or smart phone.

Bring your device and questions for on-the-spot troubleshooting and connect with knowledgeable teens ready to share their skills. This FREE, 1-on-1 tutoring event is open to kupuna who need tech support.

Registration required. Space is limited. Call 808-453-6566 or stop by the Reference Desk to sign up.

Tech Savvy Teens is part of an afterschool workforce development program created and run by Kaulike Academy, a 501c nonprofit organization.

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.

• September 25, 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.

• September 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Dance, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and so much more! Storytime lasts around 30 minutes with a fun craft to follow that keiki are sure to love!

Best suited for ages 2 to 5 years old, but all are welcome and encouraged to come!

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.

• September 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Let us help you “Read for your Rights” and make a 5D Diamond Bookmark.

Join us as we prepare to kick-off for Banned Book Week which will take place October 5 – 11, 2025 and make a 5D Diamond bookmark! Tools, materials and guidance will be provided.

Registration is required. Please 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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 2, 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.

• October 2, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Dance, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and so much more! Storytime lasts around 30 minutes with a fun craft to follow that keiki are sure to love!

Best suited for ages 2 to 5 years old, but all are welcome and encouraged to come!

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.

• October 6, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-453-6566

You’ll explore easy and gentle techniques that promote mindfulness in your daily movements. Virna expertly modifies techniques to suit your individual needs. This practice is beneficial for individuals of all ages. No previous yoga experience needed. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Virna Cheung is a passionate Yoga instructor who has been sharing the transformative benefits of yoga since 2015. Limited registration, please contact the library at 808-453-6566 to sign up.

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 librarieshawaii.org/events.

• October 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Pearl City Crafters invite you to join their Make-n-Take craft!

You will make Boo-boxes! Let your creative imagination run wild w/this project!  Space is limited for the activity. Styles will vary.

Registration is required by 10/3/25 . Please 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. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• October 8, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Community, 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 instructors: Rebecca Neudorf and Ron Ishimaru are certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute. They teach Sun style Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, an evidence-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.