Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• April 25, 2026 @ 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? 

Bring your own creations and see what others are doing!

If you’d like to attend a class, please ask at the circulation desk for more information!

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 25, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 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. 

• April 25, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Games, Learning, Research, Science, Technology, Virtual, Writing
• Contact: 808-327-4327

From planning programs to curating collections, here is your chance to get involved at the library and build community with like-minded teens!

Join our Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G) to tailor young adult library services, spaces, and collections to your interests. Being a T.A.G. team member is also a great way to earn volunteer service hours and leadership experience throughout the year. Visit the Young Adult Room to pick up an application.

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.

• April 25, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Poetry
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Stephen and Nancee Cline will enchant you with guitar music and poetry, weaving together their favorite themes of love for nature and the joys and nostalgia for family.

• Poet, author, and retired Hawaii Community College teacher Nancee Cline, has published numerous books focusing on local history and poetry, bringing our community’s stories to life for all ages.
• Professional musician, retired English professor, and published author, Stephen Cline is known for his accomplished playing on guitar and piano, and his sensitive and intelligent lyrics.

Check out Nancee’s book Queen Emma’s Church in Kealakekua and see more about Stephen’s novels, art and music at stephencline.com.

Young children must be accompanied by 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.

• April 28, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition!

Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. Call the library if you’re interested in volunteering to teach!

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.

• April 28, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Come see the big reveal of the mural in the Children’s Room! Show off your hard work, and check out the new artistic addition to the library. Light refreshments will be served.

This program is appropriate for children and families of all ages; No RSVP required, come check it out!

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.

• April 28, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies
• 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. 

• April 29, 2026
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Poetry
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Visit the library and build a unique poem using the titles of young adult books!

• Teens are invited to submit stacks of poetry April 1st through April 18th.
• Voting is open to all ages from April 21st through April 30th.
• The winner will be contacted on May 1st to select a gift card of their choice!

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.

• May 2, 2026
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-327-4327

On Saturday, May 2, visit this participating library and pick out a free comic book of your choice. Quantities are limited and are available while supplies last. Some comic titles include:

• World of Archie
• Stitch
• Energon Universe (Transformers, G.I. Joe)
• Garfield
• Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Armageddon X-Men / Avengers
• Spidey & His Amazing Friends

Costumed character appearances will be available at select O‘ahu libraries. Call for availability and/or schedule.

This comic event is for all ages and sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.

• May 2, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with giveaways & fun activities for all ages!

Event Schedule:

• All Day: Free comic book pickup (Lobby) & Zine Making (Teen Room)
• 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Superhero Storytime
• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Button Making Station
• 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Manga Messiah/Manga Mekia — Comics & Scripture in ʻŌlelo Hawai’i Panel with Wayne Lo
• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Zine Making (Children’s Room)
• 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM: Screening of Batkid Begins (PG)

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.), Friends of the Library Hawaiʻi, and Wonderberry’s Comics 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.