Hawaii State
Public Library System

• April 27, 2024
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country.

Help us celebrate the joy of reading with an art contest, open to all keiki in Preschool through 5th grade!

• Preschool Division: 4 years old & under
• Lower Elementary: K-2nd grade
• Upper Elementary: 3rd-5th grade

Design a poster in honor of your favorite children’s book!

Pick up an entry form and the required poster paper at the Kailua-Kona Public Library starting: Tuesday, April 2

• Saturday, April 27: Entry deadline
• Wednesday, May 1-Saturday, May 11: Visit the library to view the art gallery and vote for your favorites!
• Tuesday, May 21 at 5 PM: Award Ceremony

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.

• April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Causes, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

TAG Members!

Time to meet up to discuss events, programs you want to have at the Kailua-Kona Library. Not a member yet? Join us at the meeting to learn more and have your voice heard. The teen librarian is also looking for input on the design of the interior space in the teen room. Need volunteer hours? TAG is a great way to earn volunteer hours throughout the year.

Snacks are always provided through Friends of the Library, Kona (F.O.L.K.)

Join TAG by filling out the application.

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.

• April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Calling all Swifties!

Celebrate all things Taylor Swift in this fun program for all ages.  Join us to make the friendship bracelets and take the moment and taste it! Watch some of the best music videos and enjoy themed snacks in honor of Taylor Swift. Themed snacks are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K).

*Taylor Swift will not be in attendance*

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. 

• April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Love to knit or crochet?

Enjoy the company of other fiber artists?

Just starting out and would like to learn more?

We’d love to see you at the Knit & Crochet Social Circle on the lanai once a month!

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 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.