Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• December 1, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Poetry
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Join the Kaua‘i Live Poets Society for a relaxed poetry workshop at the Līhu‘e Public Library. Open to new members of all skill levels!

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 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Motherhood is a journey full of  joys and challenges, and every mom’s experience is unique.  Whether you’re a new mom, working mom, single mom,  step-mom or a mom who is navigating challenging circumstances, this group is here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to share experiences, seek advice,  and find comfort in a community that understands.  Share your story with us!

For more information please email:

email Mom’s Support Group on Kauai

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 4, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Are you a parent or caregiver to a little one, between the ages of 0 to 2 years old?

Bring your tiny reader to a special storytime program at the library just for babies and their caregivers.

Join us for age-appropriate stories, silly songs and rhymes, and top it all off with sensory play time.

It is sure to be fun for our smallest library users and their loved ones!

Recommended for ages 0-2.

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 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Writing
• Contact: 808-241-3222

The First Thursday Memory Catchers is a poetry group dedicated to the art of “memory catching”. This group brings together the importance of memory in poetry and teaches how to use poetry as a memory keeper. All are welcome!

Bring writing materials.  A suggested prompt will kick off the relaxed storytelling or the letter writing format encouraged.

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 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Meet us in the Early Literacy Center (Children’s Room) to watch Rudolph: The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), rated G, with free snacks. 

“Burl Ives narrates this animated musical, first telecast in 1964. The Johnny Marks score includes the title tune, “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “We’re a Couple of Misfits.” (From Swank Film Licensing)

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 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Dress in your favorite princess or mermaid, or even mermaid princess, attire and enjoy a magical storytime from real mermaids in the Children’s Room!

Tara and Brittny, of Kaua’i Mermaids, join us as they read their self-published children’s books about mermaid adventures. We will top it all off with a fun mermaid craft to take home!

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 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Celebrate local art and artists at a public gallery and reception held in the lobby/ main entrance of Lihue Public Library! All artists are of different backgrounds and skill levels, but they all have one thing in common. Each are students in Penny Nichols’ art class, which has met and painted at the Lihue Public Library, in the conference room on Tuesdays, for years. All pieces showcase how anyone can become an artist at any stage in their life!

Come join us for a celebration of local art with free refreshments and artist meet & greets. *Note: Art will not be for sale on library premises. This event is to show local talent, not for purchase or sell of art pieces.*

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 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Season
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Coloring can be very stress relieving! Add free coffee and refreshments and you have a fun afternoon at the library.

Open to young adults, adults, and seniors.

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 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-241-3222

The Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre presents a mini-opera that combines three folk tales reimagined in a South Pacific setting. The tales include Henny Penny and The Boy Who Cried Wolf woven with the Chuuk story of Needlefish and Crab.

This 45-minute performance is especially for children in kindergarten through 8th grade and includes opportunities for students to guest star as characters in the play.

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.

• December 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Holiday Season, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-241-3222

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.