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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 Hawai‘i 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
- January 6, 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.
- January 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Music
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Visit the library for a beautiful string instrumental performance provided by the Hawaii International Music Festival.
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.
- January 7, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 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.
Wednesdays, 12 – 4pm in January
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.
- January 7, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Entertainment, Learning
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Do you enjoy reading, trivia, and teamwork? Join the Page Masters, a competitive book club for youth in the 4th through 7th grades.
Together, team members will read, study, and prepare for participation in the annual Big Island Heluhelu Quiz Bowl (April 16, 2026) for a chance to win top prizes and meet an award-winning author.
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.
- January 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Categories: Community, Culture, Health & Wellness, Learning
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Come join Family Hui’s Aunty Jasmine with your keiki as we tell stories, sing songs, play with scarves and more to spark your little one’s imagination and kickstart their love of books!
This program is suitable for families. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
Free book and craft for the first 20 keiki to register at: The Family Hui Hawai’i Big Island Story time Registration Page
Mahalo nui to Family Hui Hawai’i for leading 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.
- January 10, 2026 @ 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.
- January 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Illustrators unite! Come to our ʻaha pāheona (art party) to meet up with other teen illustrators, share your talents, and participate in a community art challenge.
This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers.
Space is limited: contact the library to reserve your spot.
Refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
This program is brought to you by our Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.). Join T.A.G. to learn more!
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.
- January 10, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Learning, Writing
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Author of the picture book Little Lighthouse, Matias Arredondo, will present his book and teach aspiring authors about writing children’s books.
For adults who are aspiring writers or simply interested!
We will host an event with author Matias Arredondo for keiki and families on February 3rd, at 4pm!
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.
- January 13, 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.
- January 13, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Learning, Research
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Start your college journey in West Hawaiʻi at Hawaiʻi Community College – Pālamanui!
Meet with the Office of Student Services team from Pālamanui to guide you in exploring programs, choosing the right path, and planning for success.
Discover opportunities at Pālamanui, including:
- Exciting Programs of Study such as Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, Fire Science, Hawaiian Studies, and Liberal Arts
- University Center Supported Programs with 60+ bachelor’s and graduate degrees available through distance education
- Scholarships and financial aid designed to support local students
- …and much more!
This program is suitable for teens and adults. Registration is required–scroll down to access online registration.
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.
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 |
