Hawaii State
Public Library System

• May 11, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

• May 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Grab your friends, throw on your best retro gear and come ready to belt out your favorite tunes during this karaoke night! Attendees can join Kaimukī Public Library for a night of fun and food, as we reminisce with music and singing. Library will provide mics and sound system.

Please feel free to bring a favorite appetizer to share with other attendees. You don’t want to miss out on this epic night of fun!

Due to the limited space, Pre-registration for this program is advised. Please contact the Kaimukī Public Library at (808)733-8422 or come in-person at the Adult Reference Desk to register. Ages 18 & over only.

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.

• May 18, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

• May 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Meeting Room

Deadpool is now happily forgotten as Wade Wilson tries to live an ordinary but more peaceful life. However, things are upended when the Time Variance Authority forces him on a mission to save his home universe from destruction. Donning the Deadpool identity again, he finds Wolverine to hopefully help him. But Deadpool’s first real mission is to convince an embittered Wolverine that the universe is worth saving.

This movie is rated R (Restricted) by the Motion Picture Association. Children under 17 require an accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains adult material such as strong bloody violence and language throughout, gore and sexual references.  Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library for sponsoring this 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• May 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come and play Hanafuda with your fellow community members!  We have several hanafuda packs available during the program for those who wish to play, on a first come, first serve basis.  Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and have fun! For those who learned how to play Hanafuda from Helen Nakano and her Sensei, now you can practice those skills in a game!

This will be a a self-directed play time, and no instructions will be given.  Although we will have sheets of instructions for those who wish to learn more about this wonderful game.  All experience levels are welcome to play!  Please note that young children must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information please contact us at: (808)733-8422 or ask at the Kaimukī Public Library Adult Reference Desk.

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.

• May 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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.

• May 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come on down and join us for Kanikapila Friday on the last Friday of each month from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in our Library meeting Room!  We’ll be jamming to some great songs sourced from our Public Library Resources, although song recommendations will also be considered.  Players of all skill levels are also welcome, and you may either use an ʻukulele provided by the library  (subject to availability) or bring your own instrument along.

This event is suitable for anyone ages 10 and up.  Children must be accompanied by a parent of guardian.  Registration is recommended. We do recommend signing up in advance, so feel free to register at the Reference Desk or give us a call at (808) 733-8422. We can’t wait to see you there!

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.

• June 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in the 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 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location Adult Reading Room

Enjoy the melodious sounds of a fascinating instrument, the harmonica or “mouth organ”, during this entertaining and informative program. Danilo Marrone will treat your ears, hearts and minds to this beloved instrument, which can be played and heard in all genres of music, including Hawaiian! Please join us for this performance and Q & A session. Registration is not required.

Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library for sponsoring this event.

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.

• June 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Bon Season is upon us!  All are welcome to come and learn dances that are often danced at the bon dance; which for Hawai’i will be until October.  This program is fun for all ages and will be held in the Adult Reading Room!

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Bon Dances or Bon Odori, it is an annual Japanese Dance Festival that occurs during Obon season in the Summer.  It is a celebration of family, heritage, tradition, a celebration of life, and a way to honor ones’ ancestors.  Children under 12 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Please bring water, a sweat towel, and comfortable footwear as we will be on our feet for most of the program.  Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi Shin Kobukai for doing this program for us!  Due to the limited space, Pre-registration for this program is advised. Please contact the Kaimukī Public Library at (808)733-8422 or come in-person at the Adult Reference Desk to register.

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.