Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 16, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and much more!

Story time lasts around 30 minutes with a fun craft to follow that keiki are sure to love!

Best suited for ages 2-5 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.

• July 17, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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. Registration is required. Please contact the library at 808-453-6566.

Virna Cheung is a passionate Yoga instructor who has been sharing the transformative benefits of yoga since 2015.

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.

• July 19, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join acclaimed musician Jeff Peterson for an engaging program featuring slack key guitar music and stories that explore the history and evolution of this unique Hawaiian tradition from the 1830s to today. One of Hawaiʻi’s most versatile musicians, Peterson has performed as a solo artist and collaborated with acclaimed artists from Hawaiʻi and around the world. Suitable for all ages, this 45-minute event celebrates the rich heritage and enduring beauty of Hawaiian music.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This is a production of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension 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.

• July 22, 2026 @ 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 instructors: Rebecca Neudorf & 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 23, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and much more!

Story time lasts around 30 minutes with a fun craft to follow that keiki are sure to love!

Best suited for ages 2-5 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.

• July 26, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• 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. Registration is required. Please contact the library at 808-453-6566.

Virna Cheung is a passionate Yoga instructor who has been sharing the transformative benefits of yoga since 2015.

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.

• July 26, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-453-6566

A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.  Movie is rated PG for some rude humor and brief mild language.  Refreshments will be provided on a first come first serve basis.

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.

• July 27, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-453-6566

2026 is Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai: the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana.

Discover Hawaiʻi’s living shoreline, learning about limu, coral reefs, native fish, and how nearshore ecosystems support life across our islands. A local expert will share insights into nearby coastal habitats, the species that depend on them, along with hands-on ways to help protect, restore our waters through conservation and volunteer efforts. This free, 30-minute program is suitable for all ages.

Presented by the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife, in partnership with local conservation organizations.

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.

Image credit: Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources

• July 30, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and much more!

Story time lasts around 30 minutes with a fun craft to follow that keiki are sure to love!

Best suited for ages 2-5 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.

• August 6, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Join us every Thursday morning for an hour of themed stories, songs, rhymes, and much more!

Story time lasts around 30 minutes with a fun craft to follow that keiki are sure to love!

Best suited for ages 2-5 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.