Hawaii State
Public Library System

• March 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Taught by Alan Akaka (Hawaiian Steel Guitarist, in charge of Hawaiian music school Ke Kula Mele), and working with Hawaiian Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences, (HIMELE) Daniel Tremblay travels the islands sharing the music and history of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. Occasionally teaching classes, as well as refurbishing instruments, Daniel’s dedication to the instrument is something he wishes to inspire in others.

Join us every Wednesday, 2:30 -3:30 p.m.! Daniel will be demonstrating the Hawaiian lap steel guitar, as well as answering any questions regarding the history of the instrument. All ages welcome!

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.

• March 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8488

By popular request, Daniel Tremblay and Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library present: Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar Lessons!

Having created a name for himself in the last couple months at Waikīkī-Kapahulu for his lovely steel guitar playing, Daniel is now offering instruction. While his regular Wednesday demonstrations will still occur, lessons on the Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar will now be Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Young Adult Area. Instruments 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• March 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids), Technology
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Join us for Library Time with Ms. Pukahi. Listen to a story, book talks, learn something new, and a hands on activity.

Ms. Pukahi is Waikiki-Kapahulu’s Library’s new Children’s librarian. Previously she was the Librarian Teacher in elementary schools and is now using her teaching skills to service our children and families in our community. Books and learning is fun!

Appropriate for elementary school ages, PreK to 6th grade.

• April 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Come to Waikīkī-Kapahulu  Public Library every Tuesday at 2:00pm and learn how to play chess! From the very basics to strategy instruction, all levels of chess players and ages are encouraged to join. The instructor, Lou Tomsic, is a Class B player, United States Chess Federation (USCF). On days that Lou is not able to come in, patrons are still encouraged to come and play with other chess enthusiasts!

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.

• April 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Taught by Alan Akaka (Hawaiian Steel Guitarist, in charge of Hawaiian music school Ke Kula Mele), and working with Hawaiian Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences, (HIMELE) Daniel Tremblay travels the islands sharing the music and history of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. Occasionally teaching classes, as well as refurbishing instruments, Daniel’s dedication to the instrument is something he wishes to inspire in others.

Join us every Wednesday, 2:30 -3:30 p.m.! Daniel will be demonstrating the Hawaiian lap steel guitar, as well as answering any questions regarding the history of the instrument. All ages welcome!

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.

• April 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8488

By popular request, Daniel Tremblay and Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library present: Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar Lessons!

Having created a name for himself in the last couple months at Waikīkī-Kapahulu for his lovely steel guitar playing, Daniel is now offering instruction. While his regular Wednesday demonstrations will still occur, lessons on the Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar will now be Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Young Adult Area. Instruments 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• April 5, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Environment, Health & Wellness, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Join us as Jasmine Joy from Beelieve Hawaii teaches us about “hive mindfulness”:

• Life cycle of honey bees
• Pollination
• Other pollinators in Hawaii
• Solutions to help the pollinators

AND get an up close look at bees in their observation hive.

Appropriate for all ages.

Registration is recommended. Register at the link below.

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 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Come to Waikīkī-Kapahulu  Public Library every Tuesday at 2:00pm and learn how to play chess! From the very basics to strategy instruction, all levels of chess players and ages are encouraged to join. The instructor, Lou Tomsic, is a Class B player, United States Chess Federation (USCF). On days that Lou is not able to come in, patrons are still encouraged to come and play with other chess enthusiasts!

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.

• April 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Taught by Alan Akaka (Hawaiian Steel Guitarist, in charge of Hawaiian music school Ke Kula Mele), and working with Hawaiian Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences, (HIMELE) Daniel Tremblay travels the islands sharing the music and history of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. Occasionally teaching classes, as well as refurbishing instruments, Daniel’s dedication to the instrument is something he wishes to inspire in others.

Join us every Wednesday, 2:30 -3:30 p.m.! Daniel will be demonstrating the Hawaiian lap steel guitar, as well as answering any questions regarding the history of the instrument. All ages welcome!

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.

• April 10, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8488

By popular request, Daniel Tremblay and Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library present: Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar Lessons!

Having created a name for himself in the last couple months at Waikīkī-Kapahulu for his lovely steel guitar playing, Daniel is now offering instruction. While his regular Wednesday demonstrations will still occur, lessons on the Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar will now be Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the Young Adult Area. Instruments 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.