Kailua-Kona Public Library

Address

75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-327-4327

Kailua-Kona Public Library

About

Welcome to the Kailua-Kona Public Library! Designed by architect George Iwasaki, our library opened on a leap day – Feb. 29, 1992. It is the second largest and second busiest library on Hawaii Island. We have a drive-through bookdrop and won an exemplary architectural design award from the Commission on Persons with Disabilities.


Upcoming events at this branch

graphic of multicolored cjess pieces

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.

Trivia Night: Music Edition

Bring your friends and your brain power for a fun night of music-related trivia!

  • Round 1: Name The Artist
  • Round 2: Who Said It: T. Swift or Shakespeare?
  • Round 3: Name The Song

Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
This program is suitable for young adults ages 12-18 years old.

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. 

Parents holding a baby while sitting on a blanket with a stack of books and a teddy bear

Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months.

Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we will read, sing, rhyme, and play to encourage family bonding and help build our littlest library users’ early literacy skills.

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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

Dungeons & Dragons Intro Series

Ready to roll? Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with experienced Dungeon Master, Nikki. Attend every session to prepare for our campaign in July!

  • Wednesday, June 18 at 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday, June 25 at 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday, July 2 at 1 PM to 3 PM

Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. This program is suitable for young adults ages 12-18 years old.

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. 

Read-apalooza YA BINGO Card

Calling all middle schoolers & high schoolers! Tune in to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with the Kailua-Kona Public Library’s Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card!

Complete 5 tasks in a row (horizontally, vertically, diagonally) to earn a raffle ticket for a $50.00 gift card of your choosing!

The Young Adult BINGO Card task options include:

  • Attending YA programs at the Kailua-Kona Public Library;
  • Curating our collaborative Spotify playlist;
  • Exploring different YA genres and formats;
  • Participating in the YA Programming Survey;
  • Reading or Listening to award-winning YA titles; and
  • Registering for the Summer Reading Challenge

Ready to play? Visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library as of Saturday, May 31st to pick up a Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card. Once you complete 5 tasks in a row, see Kauʻi the Young Adult Librarian to redeem your raffle ticket.

  • Raffle tickets must be redeemed by Saturday, August 2nd.
  • One lucky winner will be contacted on Tuesday, August 5th.

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.

graphic of multicolored cjess pieces

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.

Text reads "Preschool Story Time, Time to Read!" with an image of a library card, and a clock on top of a stack of books

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. For a schedule of events, go to HSPLS Events Calendar.

Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Series

Ready to roll? Put your Dungeons & Dragons training to the test in this 3-part campaign with experienced Dungeon Master, Nikki.

  • Wednesday, July 9 at 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday, July 16 at 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday, July 23 at 1 PM to 3 PM

Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
This program is suitable for young adults ages 12-18 years old.

Program spaces are limited. Contact the library to secure your spot.

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. 

Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi Outreach Services for the Community

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.

Friday Films July 11 Greatest Showman

Join us on Fridays at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a free film screening!

July 11th’s Friday Film: The Greatest Showman (PG, 96 min)

Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

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

Hours

Date Time
Monday CLOSED - CLOSED
Tuesday 12:00PM - 7:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 23
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 2
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 20
Magazines 38
Newspapers 5
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

ALERT | In holiday observance of Independence Day, all public libraries will be closed July 4 to 6, 2025.
Libraries that are normally closed on Mondays, will be OPEN on June 30, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.