Hawaii State
Public Library System

• March 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Enjoy the sounds of old Hawai’i with this hands-on experience most Saturdays* beginning at 10:00am.

Danny K Kila, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar player & teacher, will be in the library’s central atrium sharing melodies and stories from John W. Troutman’s Kika Kila: How the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Changed the Sound of Modern Music.

Stop by and give it a try. Extra guitar available for patron use, but feel free to bring yours!

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.

*except 2/15/25 & 3/1/25

• March 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Join us 4th Saturdays of the month for our musical film series.

Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library’s Magazine Room transforms into a Theater, complete with commentator, popcorn and conversation.

Film buff Dan Devaney, is eager to share and discuss some of our favorite musical films. Dan is a retired attorney who practiced business law in Hawaii for more than 30 years. In college he majored in Asian Studies and spent a year in Tianjin and Beijing; he now spends much of his time gardening, cooking, learning to work on cars, & of course watching movies.

Now Showing: Singin’ in the Rain (1952)   G 1h 43 –  March 22, 2025

This musical comedy follows silent film stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont as they transition to the world of talkies. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood’s shift to sound films, it features iconic dance numbers, including Gene Kelly’s unforgettable “Singin’ in the Rain” sequence, and explores themes of love, fame, and the challenges of adapting to new technology. Known for its charm, humor, and dazzling choreography, it remains one of the greatest musicals of all time.

Rated:  G    /  Run Time: 1 hr 43 min

Coming Soon:

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) NR 1h 31 –April 26, 2025
Monsoon Wedding (2001) R 1h 54m – June 28, 2025
Wizard of Oz (1939)  NR 1 h 42m  –  July 26, 2025
The Commitments (1991)  R  1h 58m – August 23, 2025
Moulin Rouge! (2001) PG-13 2h 7 –  September 27, 2025
The Greatest Showman  (2017) PG 1h 45m- October 11, 2025
Once (2007)  R  1h 26m – October 25, 2025
Across the Universe (2007) PG-13  2h 13m – November 22, 2025
LaLa Land (2016) PG-13  2h 8 December 27, 2025

Sponsored by the Friends of Salt Lake-Moanalua 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. Program schedule is subject to change. All titles, dates, and other information subject to change to reflect, among other things, license status, quality check of library DVDs, and appropriateness of content.

• March 27, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts!

Best suited for 2 – 5 year olds.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• March 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Enjoy the sounds of old Hawai’i with this hands-on experience most Saturdays* beginning at 10:00am.

Danny K Kila, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar player & teacher, will be in the library’s central atrium sharing melodies and stories from John W. Troutman’s Kika Kila: How the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Changed the Sound of Modern Music.

Stop by and give it a try. Extra guitar available for patron use, but feel free to bring yours!

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.

*except 2/15/25 & 3/1/25

• March 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Films & Movies, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Attend a two-hour film screening that highlights the contributions of five key figures to Hawai‘i’s libraries, archives, and museums. Their stories will be brought to life through dynamic actor performances that will educate and inspire. Suitable for ages 11+. Registration is recommended; call the library at (808) 831-6831 to register.

Learn about:

• Edna Allyn (1861-1927), Head Librarian of the Hawai‘i Library and Reading Room Association, portrayed by Eden Lee Murray.
• Charles Reed Bishop (1822-1915), founder of Bishop’s Bank and husband of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, portrayed by Christopher Denton.
• George R. Carter (1866-1933), Hawai‘i Territorial Governor from 1903-1907, portrayed by Ron Heller.
• Emma Nakuina (1847-1929), cultural preservationist and expert in folklore and water rights, portrayed by Kahana Ho.
• Robert Crichton Wyllie (1798-1865), Minister of Foreign Affairs under King Kamehameha III, portrayed by Hamilton Clement.

Mahalo to the Hawai‘i Library Association and Hawaiian Mission Houses for sponsoring this free event.

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.

• April 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Health & Wellness, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Do you love dogs? Read to a therapy dog!  All dogs participating in this program are specially trained and can help patrons practice reading aloud without judgment.

All Ages Welcome! If you want a comfortable setting to practice your reading fluency or reduce stress, this is the event for you. Bring your favorite book or choose from the many available titles on hand.

A sign up sheet will be available at the Info Desk on the day of the program. Registrations can be made on April 2 by phone 831-6831 or in person. Sessions with a therapy dog are 10 minutes long. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

• April 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts!

Best suited for 2 – 5 year olds.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• April 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts!

Best suited for 2 – 5 year olds.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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.

• April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Enjoy the sounds of old Hawai’i with this hands-on experience most Saturdays* beginning at 10:00am.

Danny K Kila, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar player & teacher, will be in the library’s central atrium sharing melodies and stories from John W. Troutman’s Kika Kila: How the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Changed the Sound of Modern Music.

Stop by and give it a try. Extra guitar available for patron use, but feel free to bring yours!

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.

*except 2/15/25 & 3/1/25

• April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-831-6831

Are you a kupuna, and would you like a Tech Savvy Teen to help you with email or 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 808-831-6831 or stop by the Information 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.

This event is also supported by the Friends of the Salt Lake-Moanalua 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.