Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 1, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
• Categories: Entertainment, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Live instrumental music experience for young children and their caregivers.  The interactive program blends familiar tunes with new musical discoveries, movement, and hands-on engagement to spark joy and curiosity in little listeners.

Performed by members of Oahu’s Kai String Quartet—professional musicians and parents who also perform with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and other local performing arts and educational organizations.

This program is suitable for all ages.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Hawaii Kai 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.

• July 8, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  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.

• July 15, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Entertainment, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Janine Oshiro will share Old Seeds, New Growth:  Stories About Trees, Seeds, and Growing Strong.

This program is suitable for toddlers and up.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.  This program is produced by the UH Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Hawaii Kai 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.

• July 18, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Join acclaimed musician Jeff Peterson for an engaging program featuring slack key guitar music and stories that explore the history and evolution of this unique Hawaiian tradition from the 1830s to today. One of Hawaiʻi’s most versatile musicians, Peterson has performed as a solo artist and collaborated with acclaimed artists from Hawaiʻi and around the world. Suitable for all ages, this 45-minute event celebrates the rich heritage and enduring beauty of Hawaiian music.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i. This is a production of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program.

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 22, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  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.

• July 29, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs.  This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5.  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.