Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• December 10, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Holiday Season, Learning
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Get creative and cozy this holiday season! Join us on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30pm-5:00pm and make your own adorable felt ornament—a festive Christmas tree or a cute polar bear.

Perfect for decorating your space or gifting to someone special. All supplies provided, just bring your imagination and holiday cheer!  Best for ages 12-18 years old.

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 more information got to librarieshawaii.org.

• 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 is a student 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 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Holiday Season
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Sip, snack, and chill! Build your dream cocoa at our over-the-top toppings bar—think marshmallows, candy canes, whipped cream mountains, and more. And kick back for a festive flick with friends. Cozy vibes, sweet treats, and holiday fun all in one spot—don’t miss it!  For grades 6-12.

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 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.

• December 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Games
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Stop by the library for an hour and a half of freestyle board games with our impressive collection of fun board games.

Bring your friends or the whole family and play a game at the 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 31, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-241-3222

Join us for a special storytime for keiki ages 0-5 years old and their families to celebrate the Noon Year! Small keiki usually are asleep by midnight on New Years Eve, so the Noon Year, where we count down from 11:59am to 12:00pm on December 31st is perfect! Enjoy free refreshments and activities.

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.