Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• 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.