Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 11, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Marbling is a fun way to make interesting shapes and patterns using simple products. Learn how to marble and take your own unique piece of art home.

Program suitable for ages 5+, accompanied by an adult caregiver.

All materials are generously provided 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Research, Science
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and take home your creation!

All materials are generously provided 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Challenge art and craft supplies will be available for you to come and create! Bring your own to add to your creations.

Suitable for all ages! Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

All materials are generously provided 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Get together with family and friends and play some board games! We have classic and new board games to try: Ticket to Ride, Here to Slay, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Sorry, and more. There are nearly 20 board games to choose from–or you can bring your own!

Recommended for players aged 6 and above.  All young children must be accompanied by an adult.

All programs are subject to change.  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.

• July 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Want to learn to knit? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll teach you the basics, from casting on to creating your first project!

• Basic knit and purl stitches
• How to read simple patterns

This 2 hour program is suitable for ages 8+ and space is limited. All materials will be provided.

Please RSVP below!

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• July 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Try your hands at making quilled earrings! Create a set of earrings to take home and learn about quilling.

Program is suitable for adults and class is limited.

Register below!

All materials are generously provided 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Research, Science
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and take home your creation!

All materials are generously provided 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Challenge art and craft supplies will be available for you to come and create! Bring your own to add to your creations.

Suitable for all ages! Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

All materials are generously provided 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. All programs are subject to change.

• July 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Celebrate the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

Discover the world of knights, armor, and ancient traditions in Heroes of the Classical Era with Greywolf, a hands-on historical experience for all ages. Greywolf, a Native American master armorer with over 20 years of experience, brings history to life with authentic weapons, period costumes, live demonstrations, and audience participation. Engaging and age-appropriate, this unique 45-minute event offers a fascinating gore-free look at medieval life.

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.

Photo credit: Jamm Aquino

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.

• July 24, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening!

“The History of the Sons of Hawai‘i” is an award-winning documentary that tells the story of the charismatic band that helped launch the Hawaiian cultural renaissance. Spanning forty years of Hawaiʻi’s rich musical tradition, the 80-minute film offers an intimate look at a unique group of performers and composers: their songs, their humor, and their devotion to a sound that continues to convey something essential about the Hawaiian spirit. Suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided at the event, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.

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.