Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• May 13, 2026 @ 9:15 am - 9:45 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.

• May 13, 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.

• May 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Games
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Come learn and play Chinese Mahjong.   This will be on Thursday , May 14th  from 10am-1pm in the Hawaii Kai Library meeting room.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies and 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.

• May 14, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Games
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Come and  learn how to play chess or just come and  play a game(or two).  This will be held in the Hawaii Kai Library meeting room on Thursday, May 14th from 4pm-7pm.

Recommended for ages 7 and older.

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 3, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Entertainment, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Get ready for a “fairy” good time!  Join us for stories, magic, and fun with Susie Roth.

This program is suitable for preschool – age 8.  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.

• June 13, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
• Categories: Entertainment
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Magic Ron combines fun magic tricks with comedy, audience participation, and STEAM principles to answer the question, “What is magic?”

This program is suitable for preschool and up.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Hawaiʻi 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.

• June 24, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
• Categories: Entertainment, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-397-5833

Balloon Storytelling turns library storytime into an unforgettable adventure!  To wrap up the fun, Chris Da Clown will pass out a special balloon to each child.

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 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.