Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• December 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Bedazzled books are great gifts for the upcoming holiday season! Attendees can bring one book of choice to customize with gems. All art supplies will be provided by the library. Please visit our Reference Desk or call (808) 266-9911 by Monday, December 15th to RSVP.

This event is intended for Young Adults (ages 12-18). Limit of 10 patrons. Program is funded and sponsored by the Friends of Kailua 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.

• December 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have for keiki. There’s lots to learn at Keiki Storytime.

Program is suitable for ages 5 and under. 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• December 18, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-266-9911

Please join us for chess at the library every first and third Thursday night of the month!

Six boards will be available- first come, first serve

All experience levels are welcome

Recommended for ages 16 and older

Sponsored by the Friends of Kailua 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.  Program schedule is subject to change.

• December 20, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-266-9911

The kids are whining, “I’m Bored!” The frantic festivities have everyone frazzled.

If you want to occupy the kids or wind down and focus on something calming, bring the whole family to the library to work on a variety of craft projects together.

Best for ages 7 and older; all ages welcome. 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. Program schedule is subject to change.