Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 7, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Join Ms. Mindy for playful and educational movement, music & stories.

Suitable for keiki ages 2 – 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 7, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Bridge is a four-player partnership trick-taking card game.

Join others interested in learning either game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit and skill!

Adults and teens welcome.

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.

• July 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Mahjong is a game played with colorful tiles, with a rich history.

Join others interested in learning this game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit and skill!

Adults and teens welcome.

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.

• July 8, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-335-8418

For Kindergarteners through 3rd graders

Hearing books read aloud improves listening and reading skills. Learn new vocabulary! Expand your imagination!

Funny stories, classic tales, short stories and chapter books

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.

• July 9, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-335-8418

The Correspondent : a novel
by Virginia Evans

“A lifetime’s worth of letters combine to portray a singular character. Sybil Van Antwerp, a cantankerous but exceedingly well-mannered septuagenarian, is the titular correspondent in Evans’ debut novel … Thoughtful musings on the value and immortal quality of letters and the written word populate one of Sybil’s notes to a young correspondent while other messages are laugh-out-loud funny, tinged with her characteristic blunt tartness … As Sybil grows into a delayed self-awareness, her letters serve as a chronicle of fitful growth. An affecting portrait of a prickly woman.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Tea & cookies courtesy of the Friends of the Hanapēpē 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Entertainment, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Author Brandi-Ann Uyemura will read her book I Am A Bon Dancer​ to the children. Kauaʻi Soto Zen Temple will demonstrate a bon dance. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author after the reading and bon dancing. ​

Keiki of all ages and family are welcome.

Refreshments and programming co-sponsored by Kauaʻi Soto Zen Temple & Friends of the Hanapēpē 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Join us for a free hula lesson, taught by ʻAnakē Nani Higa.​

No experience required. ​

​Restricted to ages 14 – adult. Pre-registration is 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 14, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Join Ms. Mindy for playful and educational movement, music & stories.

Suitable for keiki ages 2 – 5 years old. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• July 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Bridge is a four-player partnership trick-taking card game.

Join others interested in learning either game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit and skill!

Adults and teens welcome.

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.

• July 15, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Games
• Contact: 808-335-8418

Mahjong is a game played with colorful tiles, with a rich history.

Join others interested in learning this game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit and skill!

Adults and teens welcome.

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.