Hawaii State
Public Library System

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• November 14, 2018
• Books, Branch book clubs, Entertainment, Learning
• 808-327-4327

Children in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades are invited to participate in the Nēnē Readers Challenge at the Kailua-Kona Public Library.

Read and review Nēnē Award-nominated books to earn a chance at winning wonderful prizes!

• Read & review 5 nominees: earn a ticket to the Voting Party & a F.O.L.K. book sale gift certificate!
• Read & review 10 nominees: earn a ticket into a grand prize drawing for a $50 Kona Stories gift certificate!
• Vote for your favorite nominee: if your nominee wins the 2019 Nēnē Award, you’ll win a personal paperback copy!
  

The challenge begins August 1, 2018! Talk to Ms. Jen the Kids Librarian to learn more!

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• November 15, 2018 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
• Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• 808-327-4327

Children (2 to 5 years old) and their adult caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen the Children’s Librarian for stories and learning activities that promote early literacy skills.

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

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• November 17, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Art, Books, Entertainment, Learning
• 808-327-4327

LEGO builders ages 4 through 11 are invited to celebrate building creativity at the Kailua-Kona Public Library.

Listen to a story about creativity, then let your own creativity loose with LEGO bricks! Share your story about your LEGO creation, and see it proudly displayed in a public LEGO exhibit in our main lobby.

Children 5 years old & younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. This program is limited to the first 20 participants. Pick up an event ticket in the Children’s Section as early as 15 minutes prior to the program’s beginning. We hope to see you here!

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• November 24, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Community, Culture, Learning
• 808-327-4327

Monthly two hour meetings of the Circle include an eclectic collection of travel research tips, what’s new in the library in the travel related sections, where we’ve been and where we are going.  We are active travelers trekking the near and far corners of the planet and returning with tips and stories to share.  You can even send a postcard to the library!  attn: Denise

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• November 27, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Culture, Entertainment
• 808-327-4327

Kailua-Kona Public Library is pleased to host an evening performance by Niall de Burca, one of Ireland’s finest traditional storytellers.

A native of the West of Ireland, a land soaked in legend, de Burca will take listeners on an unforgettable journey through the landscape of ancient Ireland.  More dangerous than the pied piper, de Burca will cast a spell on young and old alike.

This free, 45-minute program is funded by Friends of the Libraries, Kona and is a production of the UH Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• December 1, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Books, Entertainment, Learning
• 808-327-4327

Neil McIntyre is a professional speaker, Hip-Hop emcee, beatboxer, and goofball. He uses his talents as “Mr. Kneel” to encourage and uplift children of all ages. Mr. Kneel creates original Hip-Hop music that assists educators & parents in promoting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. See www.mrkneel.com for more information.

Mr. Kneel will be joined by B-Boys, break dancers who move acrobatically, intricately, and elaborately. Come and join our dance party at your library! Get ready to have fun and get loud!

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• December 4, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Culture, Entertainment
• 808-327-4327

Get in the holiday spirit by joining us for the Kanikapila Christmas Special to sing and play along with your guitar or ukulele …or just listen to the music.  Generously sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• December 6, 2018 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
• Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• 808-327-4327

Children (2 to 5 years old) and their adult caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen the Children’s Librarian for stories and learning activities that promote early literacy skills.

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

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• December 13, 2018 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
• Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• 808-327-4327

Children (2 to 5 years old) and their adult caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen the Children’s Librarian for stories and learning activities that promote early literacy skills.

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

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• December 20, 2018 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
• Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• 808-327-4327

Children (2 to 5 years old) and their adult caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen the Children’s Librarian for stories and learning activities that promote early literacy skills.

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

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• December 22, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Community, Culture, Learning
• 808-327-4327

Holiday Travels? Our monthly two hour meetings of the Circle include an eclectic collection of travel research tips, what’s new in the library in the travel related sections, where we’ve been and where we are going.  We are active travelers trekking the near and far corners of the planet and returning with tips and stories to share.  You can even send a postcard to the library!  attn: Denise

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Kailua-Kona
• Hawaii
• January 26, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Community, Culture, Learning
• 808-327-4327

Holiday Travels? Our monthly two hour meetings of the Circle include an eclectic collection of travel research tips, what’s new in the library in the travel related sections, where we’ve been and where we are going.  We are active travelers trekking the near and far corners of the planet and returning with tips and stories to share.  You can even send a postcard to the library!  attn: Denise

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.