Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 6, 2026
• Categories: Entertainment, Science
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Fall Break means NO School!

Join us for activities every day during the break.

Tuesday is LEGO Day!

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.

• October 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimukī 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.

• October 6, 2026 @ 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Get ready to build, create, and imagine! Join us for a FREE LEGO Make & Take event where families can drop in and let their creativity run wild. Thanks to a generous outpouring of LEGO donations, we have bricks galore ready for our talented builders!

Each participant will have one hour to construct whatever their imagination dreams up — then take their masterpiece home! Whether you’re a seasoned brick builder or brand new to LEGO, this is a fun, hands-on experience the whole family will enjoy.

Please note: LEGO minifigures (people) are not included in the take-home builds, but everything else is fair game!

Come early and start building!

Space is limited. 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.

• October 7, 2026
• Categories: Entertainment, Games, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Fall Break means NO School!

Join us for activities every day during the break.

Wednesday is Art Day!

Arts & craft activities will be out all day long in the children’s area.

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.

• October 7, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Health & Wellness, Sports & Fitness
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Have you ever wanted to learn Tai Chi? Join us at  Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library, where Jim Gusukuma leads a class in Yang Style 108 Tai Chi! Previous experience not required.

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.

• October 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Join Session 2 of our friendly 6-week beginners’ course where you’ll learn the basics step-by-step in a relaxed and supportive setting.

• Learn the tiles and their meanings
• Understand the rules and gameplay
• Build confidence each week
• Plenty of personal guidance (max 8 players)
• Perfect for complete beginners-no experience needed

*** Spots limited to 8, please RSVP! ***

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.

• October 7, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Youth Service Librarians, Ms. Pukahi – Children’s Librarian and Mrs. Kylee – Young Adult Librarian, team up to bring you an after school extravaganza!

Join us for read alouds, book talks, singing, bubbles, and fun crafts for the whole family! Literacy is always fun with us.

Appropriate for elementary school ages, PreK to Middle School.

• October 8, 2026
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Fall Break means NO School!

Join us for activities every day during the break.

Thursday is Movie Day! Movies all day long. Four different G/PG movie will be playing in the carpet area of the children’s section. We will start all movies promptly at scheduled times.

12:30pm: Fantastic Mr. Fox

2:30pm: The Peanuts Movie

4:30pm: Paddington

Appropriate 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.

• October 8, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-733-8488

Join us for Family Craft Time! Parents, Grandparents, and or caregivers together with your sweet young ones have an opportunity to do something fun and different together. Come with nothing, leave with something special to use, display, or give away as a gift.  Best part is working together and making new memories.

We will be making felt monster plushies.

Skills being learned and used: cutting felt with a pattern, glue gun and/or hand sewing, imagination, and following directions.

Appropriate for all ages and families. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

• October 8, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, 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.