Hawaii State
Public Library System

• May 1, 2024 - May 11, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

From May 1st through May 11th, visit the Children’s Room at the Kailua-Kona Public Library to vote for your favorite Children’s Book Week 2024 artists!

HOW TO VOTE:

• Pick up a paper ballot at the librarian’s desk
• View the gallery and vote for one artist per division*
• Place ballot in the ballot box

*3 Divisions: Preschool Division (4 years old and under), Lower Elementary Division (K-2nd Grade), and Upper Elementary Division (3rd-5th Grade)

Remember to attend our Award Ceremony on May 21st at 5 PM to celebrate all our artists and our winners!

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.

• 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

This event has been cancelled. 

The next Teen Hangout will be held on May 15th.

• May 2, 2024 - May 12, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

From May 1st through May 11th, visit the Children’s Room at the Kailua-Kona Public Library to vote for your favorite Children’s Book Week 2024 artists!

HOW TO VOTE:

• Pick up a paper ballot at the librarian’s desk
• View the gallery and vote for one artist per division*
• Place ballot in the ballot box

*3 Divisions: Preschool Division (4 years old and under), Lower Elementary Division (K-2nd Grade), and Upper Elementary Division (3rd-5th Grade)

Remember to attend our Award Ceremony on May 21st at 5 PM to celebrate all our artists and our winners!

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.

• May 3, 2024 - May 13, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

From May 1st through May 11th, visit the Children’s Room at the Kailua-Kona Public Library to vote for your favorite Children’s Book Week 2024 artists!

HOW TO VOTE:

• Pick up a paper ballot at the librarian’s desk
• View the gallery and vote for one artist per division*
• Place ballot in the ballot box

*3 Divisions: Preschool Division (4 years old and under), Lower Elementary Division (K-2nd Grade), and Upper Elementary Division (3rd-5th Grade)

Remember to attend our Award Ceremony on May 21st at 5 PM to celebrate all our artists and our winners!

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.

• 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 - May 14, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

From May 1st through May 11th, visit the Children’s Room at the Kailua-Kona Public Library to vote for your favorite Children’s Book Week 2024 artists!

HOW TO VOTE:

• Pick up a paper ballot at the librarian’s desk
• View the gallery and vote for one artist per division*
• Place ballot in the ballot box

*3 Divisions: Preschool Division (4 years old and under), Lower Elementary Division (K-2nd Grade), and Upper Elementary Division (3rd-5th Grade)

Remember to attend our Award Ceremony on May 21st at 5 PM to celebrate all our artists and our winners!

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.

• 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.

• May 5, 2024 - May 15, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

From May 1st through May 11th, visit the Children’s Room at the Kailua-Kona Public Library to vote for your favorite Children’s Book Week 2024 artists!

HOW TO VOTE:

• Pick up a paper ballot at the librarian’s desk
• View the gallery and vote for one artist per division*
• Place ballot in the ballot box

*3 Divisions: Preschool Division (4 years old and under), Lower Elementary Division (K-2nd Grade), and Upper Elementary Division (3rd-5th Grade)

Remember to attend our Award Ceremony on May 21st at 5 PM to celebrate all our artists and our winners!

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.

• May 6, 2024 - May 16, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

From May 1st through May 11th, visit the Children’s Room at the Kailua-Kona Public Library to vote for your favorite Children’s Book Week 2024 artists!

HOW TO VOTE:

• Pick up a paper ballot at the librarian’s desk
• View the gallery and vote for one artist per division*
• Place ballot in the ballot box

*3 Divisions: Preschool Division (4 years old and under), Lower Elementary Division (K-2nd Grade), and Upper Elementary Division (3rd-5th Grade)

Remember to attend our Award Ceremony on May 21st at 5 PM to celebrate all our artists and our winners!

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.

• May 7, 2024 - May 17, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

From May 1st through May 11th, visit the Children’s Room at the Kailua-Kona Public Library to vote for your favorite Children’s Book Week 2024 artists!

HOW TO VOTE:

• Pick up a paper ballot at the librarian’s desk
• View the gallery and vote for one artist per division*
• Place ballot in the ballot box

*3 Divisions: Preschool Division (4 years old and under), Lower Elementary Division (K-2nd Grade), and Upper Elementary Division (3rd-5th Grade)

Remember to attend our Award Ceremony on May 21st at 5 PM to celebrate all our artists and our winners!

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.