Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 28, 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.

• October 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Halloween
• 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. 

• October 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Come hear the sounds of the SeaNotes, a female barbershop quartet ready to enchant you!

Their unique blend of tight harmonies and classic songs will transport you to another time. Experience the charm of barbershop music performed by four sensational voices.

Featuring:

Karen Harrison, bass: Karen joined the SeaNotes several years ago and is so grateful because it’s so much fun. She has been singing with Kona Choral Society for 14 years.

Peg Beauchamp, tenor: Peg grew up in a family of musicians and began performing as a young girl, singing and playing cello. She has performed all over the world and now lives on the Big Island!

B Hoist, baritone: B has been surrounded with music her whole life, but only in the past 7 years discovered female barbershop singing. She is extremely grateful and lucky to be singing with Peg, Karen and Barb.

Barb Fraley, lead: Classically trained in her youth, Barb has been a life-long choral singer and occasional soloist. She has sung with Kona Choral Society for 6 years. New to the barbershop style, Barb is enjoying every minute of it!

This program is proudly sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona. (F.O.L.K.)

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.

• October 29, 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.

• October 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Family Hui Hawai’i for:

• 4 interactive workshops for families with young children 0-5 years old
• Learning through play with your child
• Receive a copy of the Embracing Your Journey As Your Child’s First Teacher family guide
• Receive children’s books and take-home activities weekly

This is the second in a four-part series, on four consecutive Thursdays: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13

Pre-registration is required (familyhui.as.me/jwhawaii): Register with Family Hui Hawai’i!

This program is suitable for families. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Mahalo nui to Family Hui Hawai’i for leading this program series!

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.

• October 31, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 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.

Fridays, 11am – 4pm on October 3, 24, 31.

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.

• November 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

• November 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Learn about a variety of traditional Hawaiian cultural arts with a small hands-on activity.

This month learn to make lauhala ornaments!

For adults only. Space is limited.

Please contact the library to sign-up.

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.

• November 1, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning, Science, Technology
• 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. 

• November 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

This November, enjoy the sounds and voices of our community by celebrating our local musicians!

Featuring: Maka Gallinger and Eli Ka’imilani

Maka is a Hawaiian advocate, activist, singer-songwriter, recording artist and accomplished performer on the Island of Hawai’i. Known for her unique ukulele play style, versatility and powerful voice, Maka continues to create music that is true to who she is. Her music blends tones of reggae, Latin and island sounds with lyrics that will uplift and inspire the listener.  Her album “Simple Life,” released in Dec of 2023, was a Na Hoku HanoHano Award finalist for “Reggae Album of The Year.”

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.