Hawaii State
Public Library System

• April 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lapsit for babies 2 years old and under.

Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on.

Together, we will review books, action rhymes, songs and incorporate playtime 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 librarieshawaii.org/events.

• April 25, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country.

Help us celebrate the joy of reading with an art contest, open to all keiki in Preschool through 5th grade!

• Preschool Division: 4 years old & under
• Lower Elementary: K-2nd grade
• Upper Elementary: 3rd-5th grade

Design a poster in honor of your favorite children’s book!

Pick up an entry form and the required poster paper at the Kailua-Kona Public Library starting: Tuesday, April 2

• Saturday, April 27: Entry deadline
• Wednesday, May 1-Saturday, May 11: Visit the library to view the art gallery and vote for your favorites!
• Tuesday, May 21 at 5 PM: Award Ceremony

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 librarieshawaii.org/events.

• April 26, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country.

Help us celebrate the joy of reading with an art contest, open to all keiki in Preschool through 5th grade!

• Preschool Division: 4 years old & under
• Lower Elementary: K-2nd grade
• Upper Elementary: 3rd-5th grade

Design a poster in honor of your favorite children’s book!

Pick up an entry form and the required poster paper at the Kailua-Kona Public Library starting: Tuesday, April 2

• Saturday, April 27: Entry deadline
• Wednesday, May 1-Saturday, May 11: Visit the library to view the art gallery and vote for your favorites!
• Tuesday, May 21 at 5 PM: Award Ceremony

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 librarieshawaii.org/events.

• April 27, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country.

Help us celebrate the joy of reading with an art contest, open to all keiki in Preschool through 5th grade!

• Preschool Division: 4 years old & under
• Lower Elementary: K-2nd grade
• Upper Elementary: 3rd-5th grade

Design a poster in honor of your favorite children’s book!

Pick up an entry form and the required poster paper at the Kailua-Kona Public Library starting: Tuesday, April 2

• Saturday, April 27: Entry deadline
• Wednesday, May 1-Saturday, May 11: Visit the library to view the art gallery and vote for your favorites!
• Tuesday, May 21 at 5 PM: Award Ceremony

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 librarieshawaii.org/events.

• April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Causes, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

TAG Members!

Time to meet up to discuss events, programs you want to have at the Kailua-Kona Library. Not a member yet? Join us at the meeting to learn more and have your voice heard. The teen librarian is also looking for input on the design of the interior space in the teen room. Need volunteer hours? TAG is a great way to earn volunteer hours throughout the year.

Snacks are always provided through Friends of the Library, Kona (F.O.L.K.)

Join TAG by filling out the application.

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.

• April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Calling all Swifties!

Celebrate all things Taylor Swift in this fun program for all ages.  Join us to make the friendship bracelets and take the moment and taste it! Watch some of the best music videos and enjoy themed snacks in honor of Taylor Swift. Themed snacks are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K).

*Taylor Swift will not be in attendance*

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. 

• April 27, 2024 @ 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?

We’d love to see you at the Knit & Crochet Social Circle 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.

• May 1, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Games, Health & Wellness, Learning, Music, Science, Technology, Writing
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Tweens & Teens!

On the first and third Wednesday of the month, drop in for an activity in the YA room after school. From gaming to art, or even a short movie – join us for a fun activity.

Free snacks to all who attend, so bring your friends.

Mahalo to 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. 

• May 4, 2024
• Categories: Comics, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-327-4327

On Saturday, May 4th, visit this participating library during open hours to receive a free comic book of your choice, while supplies last. Some titles include:

• Disney’s Encanto
• Investigators: Class Action Sneak Peek
• One Piece
• Pokemon Adv Ruby Alpha Sapphire
  & Splattoon 3
• Snoopy: Beagle Scout Adventures
• Star Wars
• Ultimate Universe/Spider-Man

Selection may vary at each participating location.

Hawaii’s Free Comic Book Day is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library 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. All programs are subject to change. 

• May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Comics, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

May the 4th Be With You on Free Comic Book Day!

This year, Star Wars Day falls on the annual Free Comic Book Day at Kailua-Kona Public Library!

Join the light (or dark) side for a day of free comics, activities, interactive presentations, enter the raffle for cool prizes, and pizza.

See the schedule of events for age group specifics. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Schedule of Events & Details below:

ALL DAY (9am-4pm): Comic book giveaways provided in part by Wonderberry’s Comics; photo booth; complete a passport to enter our raffle of awesome prizes! All ages welcome!

10am-11am: Character Sketch with graphic artist Wayne Lo (Adult Room) Suitable for ages 8+

11am-12pm: Children’s Lightsaber Craft (Children’s Room) while supplies last. Suitable for Pre-K to Grade 5 

12pm-1pm: Kona Crust Pizza & drinks (Lanai) All ages welcome!

1pm-2pm: UH Mānoa Film Students Short Film Festival and Q&A with the filmmakers (Adult Room) All ages welcome!

Mahalo to our generous sponsors: Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) and Wonderberry’s Comics!

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.