Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• December 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us for a children’s movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but 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 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Games
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week.

Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young 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. All programs are subject to change.

• December 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us for a children’s movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but 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 8, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Learning, Photography, Technology
• Contact: 808-962-2229

This two-part beginner-friendly workshop on 8 & 15 December encourages everyone to “talk story” through art — blending imagination, humor, and Hawai‘i’s rich storytelling traditions, led by Lee Walczuk, Ohana Arts

Keiki will learn to bring inanimate objects to life using simple materials and basic frame-by-frame animation techniques.

The workshop is free and all materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sketchbooks or favorite small objects to animate and if possible, a cell phone.

Space is limited. Sign-up at the library or call 962-2229. Ages 10+.

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 8, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Culture, Poetry
• Contact: 808-962-2229

The poetry group is taking a brief break for the holidays and will return 12 Jan.

Join us on Monday evening for a casual and relaxing poetry group. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own poetry or some of their favorites for open readings and discussions of all things poetry.

Attendance is free!

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• December 8, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Environment, Learning, Research, Science
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join the Join the Laupāhoehoe P&S Library, the Honeybee Education Program, and the Laupāhoehoe Train Museum for a talk story and a slide presentation to learn about edible landscaping, the practice of growing food, flowers, and native plants together in a home landscape setting, to beat the weeds naturally, increase production, and reduce labor and inputs while revitalizing the soil.

About the instructor
David Sansone is the owner of Hawaii Edible Landscaping, LLC, and has developed drought-resilient edible landscapes, ecological farms, and food forests for over 20 years.

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 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Games
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week.

Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young 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. All programs are subject to change.

• December 12, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community
• Contact: 808-962-2229

December is a busy and festive baking month for lots of us! Come join the fun at our second annual holiday cookie exchange. It’s a great chance to swap treats and get into the holiday spirit!

Feel free to browse our collection of cookbooks for ideas and inspiration, make a family favorite or try out the latest viral online recipe.

Bring along your homemade or store-bought cookies to share with everyone. We can’t wait to enjoy some tasty treats together!

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 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-962-2229

Join us for a children’s movie selected with care each week. Appropriate for children 5+, younger children are welcome but 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 15, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Learning, Photography, Technology
• Contact: 808-962-2229

This two-part beginner-friendly workshop on 8 & 15 December encourages everyone to “talk story” through art — blending imagination, humor, and Hawai‘i’s rich storytelling traditions, led by Lee Walczuk, Ohana Arts

Keiki will learn to bring inanimate objects to life using simple materials and basic frame-by-frame animation techniques.

The workshop is free and all materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sketchbooks or favorite small objects to animate and if possible, a cell phone.

Space is limited. Sign-up at the library or call 962-2229. Ages 10+.

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.