Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• December 3, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Come join us for winter storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development.  Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards.  Materials will be provided.  Suitable for all ages.

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.

• December 10, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Come join us for winter storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development.  Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards.  Materials will be provided.  Suitable for all ages.

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.

• December 11, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Holiday Season, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Celebrate the holiday season at the Library!

Santa Claus will be spreading joy through a delightful 30-minute story session, sharing beloved holiday tales, and taking photos with keiki and their families. Use your own camera to capture the special moment with Santa! Keiki will receive a special gift, while supplies last.

Recommended for children ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome to this free event. All 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 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.

• December 17, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Come join us for winter storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development.  Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards.  Materials will be provided.  Suitable for all ages.

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.

• December 24, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Come join us for winter storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development.  Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards.  Materials will be provided.  Suitable for all ages.

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.

• December 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-982-4281

In partnership with the East Hawai’i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free gardening workshop. Katuk, also known as Sweetleaf Bush, has a tasty leaf with a pea-like or nutty flavor. The leaves, flowers, small fruits, and seeds of the Katuk can be eaten raw or cooked. High in vitamin A, C, and protein. Join us to learn more about this wonderful bush and how to grow it in your garden. If interested sign up by calling the library or coming in person.

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.

• December 30, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Please join us for an afternoon under the stars of Makahiki with Hale Hōkū (Portable Planetarium).  The Gemini Observatory will bring their portable planetarium to Keaʻau Public & School Library and share stories, facts and adventure under Hale Hōkū stars display.  State-of-the art projection equipment and software give viewers a memorable tour of the skies above Hawaiʻi. Suitable for all ages.

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.

• December 31, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Come join us for winter storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development.  Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards.  Materials will be provided.  Suitable for all ages.

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.

• January 6, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Environment, Learning
• Contact: 808-982-4281

In partnership with the East Hawai’i Master Gardeners we will be offering a free gardening workshop. Learn about the many species of beautiful and edible flowers. We will be talking about the many culinary and medicinal uses of marigolds, dandelions, and nasturtiums. Join us to learn more about the wonderful world of edible flowers and how to grow your own at home. If interested sign up by calling the library or coming in person.

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.

• January 7, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-982-4281

Come join us for winter storytime.  A fun and engaging opportunity to listen to a few stories.  In addition, foster a love for reading, enhance your imagination and creativity and strengthen literacy skills and cognitive development.  Children will have the chance to participate in a craft activity afterwards.  Materials will be provided.  Suitable for all ages.

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.