Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 21, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

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.

• October 21, 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.

• October 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

• October 22, 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.

• October 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Learning, Science, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327

What is AI?

Want to know what all the hype is about?

What is it for and how do we use it?

Presenter Lawrence Hunter will take you through the basics and answer all 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.

• October 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Family Hui Hawai’i for:

• 4 interactive workshops for families with young children 0-5 years old
• Learning through play with your child
• Receive a copy of the Embracing Your Journey As Your Child’s First Teacher family guide
• Receive children’s books and take-home activities weekly

This is the first in a four-part series, on four consecutive Thursdays: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13

Pre-registration is required (familyhui.as.me/jwhawaii): Register with Family Hui Hawai’i!

This program is suitable for families. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Mahalo nui to Family Hui Hawai’i for leading this program series!

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. See a schedule of upcoming events at librarieshawaii.org/events.

• October 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

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.

• October 24, 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.

Fridays, 11am – 4pm on October 3, 24, 31.

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.

• October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment, Halloween, Learning, Writing
• 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. 

• October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Culture, Dance, Entertainment, Halloween, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Celebrate spooky season in style! Dress up in your costume and come enjoy the musical stylings of Mr. Kneel, a local children’s Hip Hop performer!

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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.