Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• November 18, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition!

Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. Call the library if you’re interested in volunteering to teach!

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring 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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• November 18, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind of stitches by making a dishcloth.

This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space is limited. All materials will be provided.

Please contact the library to make a reservation at 808-327-4327.

This program is proudly sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona. (F.O.L.K.)

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.

• November 18, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Learn Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane. 

The same class will offered monthly. Feel free to attend each one and improve your skills!

Contact the library to sign-up: 808-327-4327.

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.

• November 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills!

This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old.

Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring 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 schedules are subject to change.

• November 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Health & Wellness, Learning, Science, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Computer class November 19th has been canceled.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Free computer classes on November 12th and 19th; space is limited.

Class 1 will get you started, Class 2 is a deeper dive. Both classes will cover:

Telehealth Usage

• Learn telehealth basics
• How to use Zoom video calls
• MyChart & other patient portals

Online Safety

• How to connect to Wifi
• Learn to browse the web safely
• Learn about passwords protection & scams

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.

• November 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Health & Wellness
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Social Service Navigator Heather Rosehill from Vibrant Hawaii will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting.

Wednesdays, 12 – 4pm on November 5, 12, 19, 26.

Get help with housing applications, SNAP, financial assistance (SSI/SSDI, TANF) and necessary documents, MedQuest, Federal Marketplace, mental health resources, domestic violence support, family services, emergency rental aid, and more.

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.

• November 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring 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. For a schedule of events, go to the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• November 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Learning, Science, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Learn more about AI and what you can do with it.  Presenter Lawrence Hunter will explain and show you how to use chatbots like ChatGPT, and generate images of anything you can imagine!

No prior experience required, so bring your questions!

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.

• November 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Love to knit or crochet? Enjoy the company of other fiber artists? Just starting out and would like to learn more? The Kona Library Needlework Circle would love to see you on the lanai once a month!

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.

• November 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Games, Learning, Science, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327