Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• June 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-675-0358

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. (IMDB) Rated PG for action and peril.

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.

• June 28, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-675-0358

Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge by attending a special story time, prize drawing, art activity, and mascot visit by the creators of “Kumusta Pusa Loves” children’s book series.
Inspired by the Filipino spirit of warmth, resilience, and joy, Kumusta Pusa loves making friends and embodies a love for heritage and a playful approach to life.  Her philosophy is simple: celebrate where you come from, stay curious, and greet every day (and everyone) with a heart full of kindness. As the main character of the “Kumusta Pusa Loves” children’s book series, her purr’pose is to inspire a sense of culture and happiness, one paw print at a time.
For more information visit this website: Kumusta Pusa Website

Storytime will start at 10:30am followed by an art activity and prize drawings. Participants will have a chance win either a book or activity booklet.

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.

• July 2, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Music, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-675-0358

In celebration of the 2025 summer reading theme E Heluhelu Kākou: Mele, Waipahu Library will be hosting a Kid Karaoke party! All music will be family friendly and everyone can sing and dance along to their favorite tunes. Library will provide mics and sound system.

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.

• July 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-675-0358

LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks. No sign up is required, and the library will provide the LEGO pieces. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

• July 16, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-675-0358

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.  Rated PG for action, mild rude humor and some thematic elements. (IMDB)

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.