Hawaii State
Public Library System

• December 8, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Fall Storytime:

Sundays @ 10:30am (except on federal and state holidays)

Join us for storytelling, dancing, and a small craft.  Appropriate for ages 3+

We may occasionally replace storytime with an age-appropriate program.

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.

• December 8, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Adult Reading Room

Enjoy playing the challenging game of chess every day during library hours (except Saturdays and state holidays) at Kaimuki Public Library! We have several chess sets and boards available for public use in the library on a first come, first serve basis.

All experience levels are welcome to play. Sorry, but no chess instruction will be provided.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  Please see an Adult Reference Desk staff member or contact the Adult Reference Desk at (808) 733-8422 for more information.

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. For a list of upcoming library events, visit HSPLS Events Calendar.

• December 8, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Holiday Season
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Join us as we create our own parol, pɑːˈroʊl, an icon of Filipino Christmas time.  Parol which translates to lantern, is usually made in the shape of a star, remains an iconic Filipino symbol and has become just as important in the Philippines as the Christmas tree is to Western Cultures.  Did you know that the parol symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, joy, and hope.  A reminder of family and home, especially for those away from home.

All supplies will be provided free of charge.  Due to the limited supplies though, we are restricting the amount of attendees for this program to 15 people.  Registration is required and will be based on a first come-first served basis.  To register, please stop by the reference desk, or call the library at: (808)733-8422.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Mahalo nui to our Friends of Kaimukī Public library for funding this program!

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.

The parol pictured is an actual representation of what we will be making.

• December 15, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Fall Storytime:

Sundays @ 10:30am (except on federal and state holidays)

Join us for storytelling, dancing, and a small craft.  Appropriate for ages 3+

We may occasionally replace storytime with an age-appropriate program.

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.

• December 15, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Adult Reading Room

Enjoy playing the challenging game of chess every day during library hours (except Saturdays and state holidays) at Kaimuki Public Library! We have several chess sets and boards available for public use in the library on a first come, first serve basis.

All experience levels are welcome to play. Sorry, but no chess instruction will be provided.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  Please see an Adult Reference Desk staff member or contact the Adult Reference Desk at (808) 733-8422 for more information.

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. For a list of upcoming library events, visit HSPLS Events Calendar.

• December 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Holiday Season, Learning
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Come spread joy one holiday ornament at a time as we create our own lauhala holiday ornaments with Keanahala.  This special workshop would be a great opportunity for those interested in learning the art of traditional lauhala weaving, ulana lauhala.

Keanahala is a community weaving program of Puʻuhonua Society that perpetuates the native Hawaiian practice of ulana lauhala, pandanus weaving; focusing on weaving as well as learning about and participating in the entire process including harvesting, prepping, and weaving.

Due to the limited supplies we are restricting the amount of attendees for this program to 15 people.  Registration is required and will be based on a first come-first serve basis.  To register, please stop by the reference desk, or call the library at: (808)733-8422.

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 16, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Game Night –Ages 14+

 Are you board (bored) at home and want to digitally disconnect yourself or want to connect with fellow boardgamers?  If so we may be the place for you! Join us for our first of two game nights.  We will have a select amount of games appropriate for Ages 14+ available for playing or bring your own game to share.  Instructors/teachers will not be provided.   This is an open play event in our meeting room.  Board games will be provided for use in the space and cannot be loaned out.  No refreshments will be provided, however, participants are welcome to bring snacks to share.

Call or stop by the library to RSVP, space is limited to 20 participants.  Phone: 808-733-8422.

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.

• December 20, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Season
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Need a last-minute gift for the holidays? Just want something to do for a while over winter break? Join us for a craft! Come in and make a fuzzy key-chain, we provide everything you need. No experience required (it’s actually really easy, we promise)! Please note, supplies are limited to twenty and will be based on a first come, first served basis for the age-group.

Mahalo to our Friends of the Kaimukī Public Library for funding this program!

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 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Adult Reading Room

Enjoy playing the challenging game of chess every day during library hours (except Saturdays and state holidays) at Kaimuki Public Library! We have several chess sets and boards available for public use in the library on a first come, first serve basis.

All experience levels are welcome to play. Sorry, but no chess instruction will be provided.  Young children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  Please see an Adult Reference Desk staff member or contact the Adult Reference Desk at (808) 733-8422 for more information.

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. For a list of upcoming library events, visit HSPLS Events Calendar.

• December 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Holiday Season, Music
• Contact: 808-733-8422

Location: Adult Reading Room

Come celebrate the joy and wonder of the holiday season with Karol’s Karolers at this concert which includes beloved Christmas classics as well as many lesser-known holiday songs from around the world. 

Karol’s Karolers was founded in October 2012 by Karol Nowicki, Michal Nowicki and David Del Rocco with the goal of spreading good cheer with local residents and holiday music from other countries.   This program is suitable for all ages.

Mahalo to the Friends of Kaimuki Public Library for sponsoring this event.

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.