Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• August 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Every first Wednesday of the month, get your babies moving and grooving with this interactive story time 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 20-25 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.

• August 6, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• 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.

• 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.

• August 12, 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.

• August 13, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• 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.

• August 13, 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 14, 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.

• August 20, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• 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.

• August 20, 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 23, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-453-6566

Astronaut Ryland Grace wakes from a coma. He gradually remembers that he was sent to the Tau Ceti solar system, 12 light-years from Earth, to find a means of reversing a solar dimming event that could cause the extinction of humanity. Movie is rated PG-13 for some thematic material and mild suggestive references.  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. All programs are subject to change.