Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• December 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Health & Wellness, Learning, Science, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327

This class has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Class 1 will get you started, Class 2 is a deeper dive. Both classes will cover:

Smartphone Basics

• Manage settings, apps, and notifications confidently
• Staying safe from scams

Telehealth Usage

• Lean Telehealth basics
• How to use Zoom video calls on your phone
• Downloading MyChart & other patient portals

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.

• December 9, 2025 @ 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.

• December 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Holiday Season
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Julia for a Winter Wonderland Ornament Workshop! We’ll enjoy a cozy afternoon of crafting: take home your Winter ornament, or leave it here to spread warmth and cheer in the library!

This program is appropriate for ages 5+. 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.

• December 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Holiday Season, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Neighborhood Place of Kona and Hawai’i Police Department for “Cocoa with a Cop”! Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of the season at our annual Cocoa with a Cop keiki party! Join us for FREE storytime, crafts, goodie bags, and keiki ID.

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.

Mahalo nui to Neighborhood Place of Kona and Hawai’i Police Department for hosting this event!

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.

• December 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills!

This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old.

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. Program schedules are subject to change.

• December 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Holiday Season, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

You’re on the naughty list, and now it’s time to make things right whether by choice or by force.

Infiltrate the North Pole, steal Santa’s magical Bag of Ho-Ho-Holding, add your name onto the Nice list and make it back in time for dinner.

Join us on December 6th or December 13th for a D&D one-shot adventure filled with magic and mischief!

This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

Space is limited: contact the library to reserve your spot. If a minimum of 3 participants is not reached, the program will be rescheduled for a future date. Sign up with a friend! 

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.

• December 16, 2025 @ 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.

• December 16, 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.

• December 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Julia for cozy holiday stories, songs, and play to strengthen early literacy skills for the whole family. 

All are welcome! This program is suitable for all ages, particularly 0-5. This is our final storytime of the year, as we’ll take a brief pause during the holidays. 

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. Program schedules are subject to change.

• December 17, 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.