Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 31, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Halloween
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Show off you awesome costume, parade around our library stacks, and get a little treat.

Halloween craft activities will be available too.

The parade will start promptly at 3pm.

Fun for preschool and elementary children and their families.

• November 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Branch book clubs, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8488

“After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”
— Phillip Pullman

Just because you know how to read, does not mean that the magic of having others read to you is lessened! YA Librarian Kylee will read a chapter (or so) of a book each week and then do a related craft. It’s like Story time but for middle school and high school students.

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 in advance of the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.

• November 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids), Technology
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for the whole family.

Appropriate for elementary school ages, PreK to 5th grade.

• November 4, 2025
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Science
• Contact: 808-733-8488

We love LEGO! Join us and build something for us to display around the library.

LEGOs will be out all day long for our building hands.

We also have a box of Duplo for little hands, ages 1.5+

Fun for ALL ages!

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.

• November 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimuki Public Library where she became well-known for her StoryTime. Thus, despite her current focus in the Young Adult sphere, she is kindly reprising her renowned storytime. There will be books, songs, bubbles and coloring!

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.

• November 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Computer classes (free!), Learning, Research, Technology, Writing
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Skill Builders: Library & Research is a hands-on program designed for homeschooling families who want to develop strong academic skills in a supportive library setting. This program will be taught by Ms. Pukahi, a former Elementary School Librarian Teacher.

Participants will:

• Learn how to navigate the library catalog and digital databases.
• Practice locating reliable and age-appropriate sources.
• Develop strategies for evaluating and organizing information.
• Gain experience writing clear, structured research papers.
• Create presentations using Google Slides.
• Share their work with library friends, building confidence in public speaking and peer learning.

Students may borrow a library Chrome book or bring their own devices for research, writing, and presentations. Parents will appreciate the structured skill-building, while students will enjoy the creativity and teamwork of presenting what they’ve learned.

This program provides a supportive environment where homeschoolers can explore their curiosity, build essential academic skills, and celebrate their learning with a community of peers.

Appropriate for school ages elementary to high school.

• November 6, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Back by popular demand is Daniel Tremblay of HIMELE!

Listen and learn from Daniel, as he teaches the history of Hawaiian Steel Guitars, and how to play. Lessons will take place in the Graphic novel nook, and instruments will be provided!

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.

• November 7, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Calling all LEGO Builders! Are you up for a challenge? Work alone or with a partner. You will get:

• A bag of random LEGOs
• 1 hour
• A specific task to accomplish 

Our Library community will vote on the best build.

Can you do it?

Appropriate for elementary school ages and up.

• November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Branch book clubs, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8488

“After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”
— Phillip Pullman

Just because you know how to read, does not mean that the magic of having others read to you is lessened! YA Librarian Kylee will read a chapter (or so) of a book each week and then do a related craft. It’s like Story time but for middle school and high school students.

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 in advance of the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.

• November 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids), Technology
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Join us for Kids Club. Fun with Ms. Pukahi for story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for the whole family.

Appropriate for elementary school ages, PreK to 5th grade.