Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• December 7, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Holiday Season, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

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 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Learning
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Want to upgrade your computer skills? Sign up for a free computer class at the library with Northstar Digital Literacy.

Chromebooks will be provided for participants to use during the program and registration will be required. Registration will be capped at 5 sign ups on a first come, first served basis.  Please call the Kaimuki Public Library reference desk at: (808)733-8422 to sign up, or sign up in person at the reference desk. 

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 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8422

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.

• December 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for coloring or a small craft. Best for ages 3-5,  but all ages are 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 the 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 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Want to get better at reading?  Are you an animal lover?  Why not practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Nugget, a therapy dog from Pet Partners, a national organization that has helped to evaluate and support therapy animal teams since 1977.  This is a great opportunity for beginning readers to practice their reading skills with a totally non-judgmental listener.

Did you know reading to dogs can boost your reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills!?

This program is open to people of all ages.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.  As spaces are limited, registration is required as it will be based on a first come first served basis on the day of the program. Call (808)733-8422 or stop by the library to sign up for the program.  On the day of the program a sign up sheet for 5-10 minutes will be made available prior to the start of the program at the Adult Reference Desk.

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 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Environment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-733-8422

• December 15, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Causes, Community, Environment, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-733-8422

The ocean is speaking! What does it say? Join Eliza Taylor, an underwater acoustics researcher from UH Mānoa, on an adventure to explore the amazing sounds of the ocean. What can sound teach us about whales, dolphins and the mysteries of the deep sea? How do scientists listen to the ocean? And is it possible to see sound? Through real
recordings and interactive activities, you’ll uncover a hidden
world of voices that exists beneath the surface. Come listen,
and discover what the ocean has to say!

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 at librarieshawaii.org/events.

Image courtesy of NOAA.

• December 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Out with the old, in with the new – envision what you want the next year of your life to look like at a Vision Board Party!

Put your manifestations to paper and visually plan your personal, professional, and academic goals. All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Feel free to bring a dish to share as well.

This program will take place in Kaimukī Public Library’s Meeting Room and is for ages 13-17.

Due to the limited space, pre-registration for this program is advised and registration is limited to 20 participants. Please contact the Kaimukī Public Library at (808) 733–8422 or come in–person at the Reference Desk to register.

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 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come on down and join us for Kanikapila Friday on the last Friday of each month from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in our Library meeting Room!  We’ll be jamming to some great songs sourced from our Public Library Resources, although song recommendations will also be considered.  Players of all skill levels are also welcome, and you may either use an ʻukulele provided by the library  (subject to availability) or bring your own instrument along.

This event is suitable for anyone ages 10 and up.  Children must be accompanied by a parent of guardian.  Registration is recommended. We do recommend signing up in advance, so feel free to register at the Reference Desk or give us a call at (808) 733-8422. We can’t wait to see 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.

• December 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Holiday Season, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come celebrate the holidays with a joyous, Christmas Kids Sing-Along featuring the fabulous local group, Sing For Your Life. Including all-time holiday favorites such as “Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “Deck the Halls,” this festive program is sure to be hit for the whole family.

Sing For Your Life, whose mission is to uplift, inspire, promote friendship, and strengthen the community has been bringing sing-along entertainment to Oahu since 2016. Bring your family, friends and loved ones, and come sing your holiday heart out with Sing For Your Life!

This special performance will take place in lieu of our regular Storytime, and will occur in the Adult Reading Room. Family Storytime will resume on December 28th at 10:30am in the Children’s Area.