Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• February 5, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Sign up and join us for a discussion of Brave the Wild River, by Melissa L. Sevigny.

Space is limited: please visit, call the library at 808-327-4327, or email hkacirc@librarieshawaii.org to register.

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.

• February 6, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 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.

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.

• February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Culture, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

In honor of Chinese New Year, Feng shui expert Clear Englebert will present a lecture about the Chinese art of placement.

Clear has an abundance of interesting success stories, including several obake stories. The feng shui principles of each story will be explained, including feng shui bagua which determines the Wealth Corner and Relationship Corner.

Clear Englebert has practiced and taught feng shui since 1995. He has written seven books, including Feng Shui for Hawaii and Feng Shui for Real Estate. His books will be for sale, with profits going to the Friends of the Library, Kona. To learn more about his work, visit fungshway.com.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring 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.

• February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

• February 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Mahalo nui to 4 Pillars Hobby Shop and the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring 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. 

• February 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Learning, Science, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Free computer classes on February 10th and 17th, 1pm-3pm; space is limited. 

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

• Computer Basics
• Internet Usage
• Email Usage
• Online Safety
• Telehealth

To register, please contact the library at 808-327-4327 or visit Kailua-Kona Mapunawai Registration Page

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.

• February 10, 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.

• February 10, 2026 @ 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.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring 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.

• February 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Due to holiday closure on Saturday, 2/14, we are switching the order of our Wednesday and Saturday Preschool Storytimes this month. We will still have one Wednesday and one Saturday Preschool Storytime.

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.

• February 11, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Create a cute felt photo/card keychain charm for the things you want to keep close, whether it’s a photo of your favorite K-pop idol, a photo of your friend group, or your HSPLS library card!

This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

Drop in from 2:30 to 3:30 to have enough time to complete this craft.

Refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

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.