Kailua-Kona Public Library

Address

75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
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TEL: 808-327-4327

Kailua-Kona Public Library

About

Welcome to the Kailua-Kona Public Library! Designed by architect George Iwasaki, our library opened on a leap day – Feb. 29, 1992. It is the second largest and second busiest library on Hawai‘i Island. We have a drive-through bookdrop and won an exemplary architectural design award from the Commission on Persons with Disabilities.

Upcoming events at this branch

Friday Films
Friday Films July 18 Willy Wonka

Join us on Fridays at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a free film screening!

July 18th’s Friday Film: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G, 98 min)

Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for generously 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.

Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card Activity
Read-apalooza YA BINGO Card

Calling all middle schoolers & high schoolers! Tune in to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with the Kailua-Kona Public Library’s Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card!

Complete 5 tasks in a row (horizontally, vertically, diagonally) to earn a raffle ticket for a $50.00 gift card of your choosing!

The Young Adult BINGO Card task options include:

  • Attending YA programs at the Kailua-Kona Public Library;
  • Curating our collaborative Spotify playlist;
  • Exploring different YA genres and formats;
  • Participating in the YA Programming Survey;
  • Reading or Listening to award-winning YA titles; and
  • Registering for the Summer Reading Challenge

Ready to play? Visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library as of Saturday, May 31st to pick up a Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card. Once you complete 5 tasks in a row, see Kauʻi the Young Adult Librarian to redeem your raffle ticket.

  • Raffle tickets must be redeemed by Saturday, August 2nd.
  • One lucky winner will be contacted on Tuesday, August 5th.

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.

Babies, Books, and Blankets
Parents holding a baby while sitting on a blanket with a stack of books and a teddy bear

Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months.

Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we will read, sing, rhyme, and play to encourage family bonding and help build our littlest library users’ early literacy skills.

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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

Little Lighthouse Craft with Author Matias Arredondo!
Cover of the Book "Little Lighthouse" by Matias Arredendo

Author Matias Arredondo will read his book, Little Lighthouse, and participants will build their own unique paper lighthouse!

This event is for keiki and families! We will also host a writer’s workshop with author Matias Arredondo for adults on June 14th!

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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

Bad Art Expo
Bad Art Expo July 19

Make the worst art possible and have the best time doing it! Join us for an afternoon of laughter and unhinged creativity.

Participating artists will have time to create their masterpieces, showcase their work, and vote for the worst art of them all!

Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
This program is suitable for young adults ages 12-18 years old.

Program spaces are limited. Contact the library to secure your spot.

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. 

Tuesday Chess Club
graphic of multicolored cjess pieces

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play?
Whatever your level of chess play we invite you to come and enjoy the game, learn new skills, share a little competition and get your chess on!

This program is open to all ages and levels of play.

We are dedicating a space every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm with a limited supply of boards and a handful of volunteers to bring the excitement of chess to our community.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call for more information.

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.

Tī Leaf Lei Class
July 22 Ti Leaf Lei Class

This summer, learn to make a tī leaf lei!

Our instructor is Bernadette Kamano, an 18th-generational Kanaka ʻŌiwi of Hawaiʻi. Kamano learned the art of lei making from master lei maker/musician Florence Mockchew. All supplies will be provided. Gardening clothes recommended in case of staining from plant material.

Suitable for adults with no prior lei making experience, this program is limited to 12 participants. Contact the library to reserve your spot.

    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.

    Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign Series
    Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Series

    Ready to roll? Put your Dungeons & Dragons training to the test in this 3-part campaign with experienced Dungeon Master, Nikki.

    • Wednesday, July 9 at 1 PM to 3 PM
    • Wednesday, July 16 at 1 PM to 3 PM
    • Wednesday, July 23 at 1 PM to 3 PM

    Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
    This program is suitable for young adults ages 12-18 years old.

    Program spaces are limited. Contact the library to secure your spot.

    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. 

    Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi: Outreach Services for the Community
    Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi Outreach Services for the Community

    Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library to meet with a Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi representative. The representative is able to assist with the following information needs:

    • Accessing vital documents: birth certificates, social security cards, and state IDs
    • Completing the online application for extended Legal Aid services

    Please note that completing an application for service does not mean that Legal Aid will be able to assist you. Your application will be evaluated by a member of Legal Aid’s intake department for eligibility.

    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.

    Huliau | Hālau Hula Ka No‘eau
    Huliau performance with Halau Hula Ka No‘eau

    Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

    Without “mele”, there is no hula as the dance form is dictated by the poetry of the mele. Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang and his performers of Hālau Hula Ka No‘eau will take you on a historical journey of mele; from its foundation of tradition chant, ‘oli, to contemporary hapa haole music. Through their hula they will explore how the poetry generates movement; and the importance of understanding kaona (hidden poetic means) used in the mele and choreography of hula.

    Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i and the 2025 Summer Reading sponsors. This is a production of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with additional funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawai‘i.

    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.

    Hours

    Date Time
    Monday CLOSED - CLOSED
    Tuesday 12:00PM - 7:00PM
    Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Friday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
    Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
    Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

    Access

    Parking spots 23
    Parking fee Free
    Handicap parking spots 2
    Book drop off Yes
    Restrooms Yes

    Services

    Computers 20
    Magazines 38
    Newspapers 5
    WiFi Yes
    Friends' book store No
    Free computer classes Yes
    Meeting rooms No
    Photocopying Yes
    Test proctoring services Yes

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