Community Calendar

Come on over and join the fun—play Hanafuda with your fellow community members! We’re excited to let you know that after a summer break, we’re back with this program. We have several Hanafuda decks available during the event, on a first-come, first-served basis, for anyone eager to play. It’s a great chance to meet new friends, challenge yourself, and just have a good time! If you’ve learned how to play Hanafuda from Helen Nakano and her Sensei, now’s your moment to practice those skills in a friendly game.

This will be a relaxed, self-directed play session—no formal instructions will be provided. However, we’ll have instruction sheets available for those interested in learning more about this wonderful game. Everyone, no matter your experience level, is welcome to join! Just a quick note: young children should be accompanied by an adult. For more info, feel free to contact us at (808) 733-8422 or ask at the Kaimukī Public Library Adult Reference Desk. We look forward to seeing 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.

Perform on the historic stage of Hawaiʻi Theatre, our biggest performance opportunity yet! Throughout this vibrant dance series, you’ll prepare for an exciting group performance at the Diwali Celebration while immersing yourself in the rich traditions of Brazilian dance.

Feel the rhythm of Brazil pulse through your body as you explore Samba, Afro-Brazilian, Orixá, and other traditional dance styles that inspire joy, connection, and freedom of expression. Each class includes an energizing warm-up, foundational steps, dynamic choreography, and cultural insights that reveal the roots and spirit behind each movement.

Whether you’re new to dance or have years of experience, this series is your chance to grow as a dancer, connect with an inspiring community, and experience the thrill of performing on one of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic stages. Just bring your enthusiasm and dedication, we’ll take care of the rest!

This six-week series explores the fundamental movements and body awareness at the heart of Contemporary Modern Dance. Open to all levels, each class includes warm-ups, structured improvisation, across-the-floor combinations, and choreography designed to help you discover the joy, freedom, and expressive power of movement. Whether you’re building a strong foundation or refining more advanced technique and artistry, each dancer will be supported at their individual level.

Through mindful movement and creative exploration, you’ll deepen your body awareness, strengthen the connection between mind and movement, and discover new ways to express yourself. This class encourages you to explore your unique movement potential while cultivating confidence, presence, and authenticity, both as a dancer and as a human being.

The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will host a free talk on September 17th as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series. Talks are Third Thursdays from 12 noon to 1 pm via Zoom.

This month’s speaker is JoYi Rhyss on the topic “The Choice for Peace: Intention, Attention, Meaning, Attitude, & Response.”

“Peace is not one grand choice. It is a thousand small choices to pay attention differently, hold a truer attitude, and respond in ways that do not keep reproducing your own suffering,” says Rhyss.

Rooted in attitudinal healing and mindfulness, this session explores how individuals and organizations can move from reactive patterns to deliberate, heart-centered responses, transforming how they show up in conflict.

Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public. To get the Zoom link, contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at (808) 935-7844 or visit hawaiimediation.org.

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

This series is perfect for 5 & 6 year old keiki (kids) learning to navigate a more structured class setting. This half hour class incorporates storytelling and hula implements to engage your keikiʻs attention. Families are warmly welcome to attend class, as we take regular hug breaks with parents!

Young children seem magnetically drawn to Kumu Mālia. She’s full of laughter and magically engages their attention and imagination. She has produced her own album of Hawaiian songs for children called “Keiki Hula Love”, many of which the children learn and perform in her series.

Participation in this hula hālau (school) is one of the best introductions to Hawaiian language and culture. Children will learn both hula kahiko (ancient hula) and hula ʻauwana (modern hula), with the basic steps as well as oli (Hawaiian chants). Some classes may learn to use implements, such as the ipu (gourd drum).

*Please reserve your child’s spot under your child’s own name, not under the parent’s name.

Learn the basics of Lindy Hop, a style of swing dance, then dance the night away with your new moves! No experience or partner necessary. This workshop is a perfect date night activity — or a fun, new experience with friends!

Looking for something new to try? Sign up for our swing dance workshop, happening every Third Friday! Beginners are welcome!

For the first hour, instructor James Novy will walk you through the basics of the Lindy Hop, a type of swing dance that originated from NYC's Harlem neighborhood. Afterward, dance the night away with your new moves!

No experience or partner necessary. This workshop is a perfect date night activity... a fun, new experience with a friend... or a great way to make new friends!

Cultivate presence through an Ashtanga-inspired practice that blends breath, movement, and mindful alignment. With thoughtful modifications and personalized guidance, you’ll develop a strong foundation for a balanced and sustainable yoga practice.

Perform on the historic stage of Hawaiʻi Theatre, our biggest stage yet! Take your aerial practice beyond technique and into artistry as you prepare for this exciting performance opportunity.

This performance-focused series is designed for students who want to build confidence, develop expressive movement, and create a polished aerial dance routine.

Throughout the series, you’ll explore choreography, musicality, transitions, stage presence, and storytelling while refining your aerial skills. Each class builds on the last, culminating in a professionally choreographed performance at the Diwali Celebration at Hawaiʻi Theatre, an unforgettable opportunity to showcase your growth on one of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic stages.

Whether you’re preparing for your first performance or looking to deepen your artistic expression, this series offers a supportive environment to challenge yourself, connect with fellow aerialists, and experience the magic of performing.

Come ready to move, create, and tell a story in the air.

🧠 Do you find yourself stuck in your head when the moment calls for spontaneity?
🤐Does lack of confidence / negative self-talk prevent you from stepping into the spotlight?
💃 Are you ready to graduate from following others’ directions to confident and joyful artistic autonomy?

Too long have you lived in the shadows. It’s time to reclaim your center stage with Interplay!

Seasoned play-former Skyler Riela will lead you through playful and powerful practices designed to unlock your inner creative sparks. Discover ease, joy, and deeper awareness as you reconnect with personal and communal creativity using fun and incremental improv forms. Say Aloha (hello) to loving the lime light and Aloha (goodbye) to stage fright for good!

Whether you are a singer, dancer, writer, actor, artist, or have only created in your dreams, this 4 week series has something to get everyone’s creativity going: