Hawaii State
Public Library System

• July 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Culture, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-453-6566

2024 is officially Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds). Staff from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry & Wildlife will share information about Hawai‘i’s birds, the threats they face, and efforts to resist extinction. The interactive program will also allow you to hear the different birdsongs, watch a brief documentary featuring hula and other practices related to forest birds, take a virtual field trip to a conservation center, and view some creative clips of a youth video challenge on forest birds. Stickers and activity sheets will be offered.

This free one-hour event is suitable for ages 5 and older.

For a complete schedule of “Year of the Forest Birds” programs, view our online events calendar.

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.

• August 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Attend a free one-hour 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 for this basic skills computer class on the website HSPLS Oahu – Pearl City Branch Registration – Mapunawai Inc 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.

• August 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment
• Contact: 808-453-6566

After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.. (IMDB)

Throughout the month of August we celebrate the release of Kung Fu Panda 4 with weekly cipher puzzles with a chance to win some Hello Panda cookies and join us on the day of for some noodles (while supplies last).

Rated PG for sequences of animated action violence, some language and 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.

• August 6, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Pearl City Crafters invite you to join their Make-n-Take class.

You will make a Vintage folio.  Colors & designs will vary based on availability. Kits are available.

Space is limited for the activity. Registration Required. Call the library @ 453-6566 to RSVP by Friday, Aug 2nd.

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.

• August 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Attend a free one-hour 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 for this basic skills computer class on the website HSPLS Oahu – Pearl City Branch Registration – Mapunawai Inc 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.

• August 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Attend a free one-hour 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 on the website HSPLS Oahu – Pearl City Branch Registration – Mapunawai Inc 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.

• August 18, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-453-6566

HSPLS and AARP Hawai‘i invites Baby Boomers 50+ and kūpuna to a retirement workshop featuring AARP volunteers Kevin Johnson and Richard Storaasli, who will provide free, unbiased information about Social Security and Medicare. Understand how they work, learn about their challenges, and plan ahead.

Part One – Social Security, 1:30 pm
Part Two – Medicare, 2:45 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.

• August 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Attend a free one-hour session on staying safe online and avoiding scams. Participants will learn:

• How to recognize online scams
• Smart online practices
• How to spot phishing emails
• Actions for suspected scams

Registration is required. Sign up for this basic skills computer class on the website HSPLS Oahu – Pearl City Branch Registration – Mapunawai Inc 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.