Hawaii State
Public Library System

• June 1, 2023 - July 29, 2023
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

PROJECT SCHEDULE:

• WRITE TO PEN PALS: Tuesday-Saturday, June 1-July 28, All Day Drop-In Activity
• PEN PAL ZOOM PARTY: Saturday, July 29 at 10:00 A.M.

Make new friends and learn about Arizona! Visit the library throughout the summer to write postcards to the keiki of the Apache Junction Public Library.

Remember to return to the library often to read and reply to mail from our friends abroad!

On Saturday, July 29th at 10:00 A.M., join us at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a Zoom party with the friends we’ve made in Apache Junction, featuring goodies from Arizona!

This program is suitable for keiki in 2nd grade through 5th grade. 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.

• June 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge!

Mu‘olaulani is a contemporary Hawaiian dance company showcasing hula at its highest art form. Artistic Director and Kumu Hula (Dance Master) Michael Pili Pang brings to the stage Hawaiian rituals, myths, and legends with a contemporary flair, to tell the stories of Hawai‘i and its rich culture.

This free 45-minute program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i and the 2023 Summer Reading sponsors. This program is a production of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Outreach College Statewide Cultural Extension Program with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

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.

• June 6, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge!

Learn the basics of playing the ʻukulele with Maka! Maka is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, and accomplished performer on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Known for her unique play style, versatility, and powerful voice, Maka continues to create music that is true to who she is.

B.Y.O.U. (Bring Your Own ʻUkulele) or reserve an ʻukulele and tuner online while supplies last; please call the library if you need assistance with reservations.

This free 1-hour program is suitable for all ages. 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.

• June 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join us for this fun food event. Learn some easy, no-bake recipes and taste test them all!

Suitable for ages 12+ and requires advanced registration. Please inform the event organizer of any food allergies prior to the event.

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. 

• June 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join us for movie matinees this summer! Fun for the whole family. Bring a comfy chair and relax and beverages in closed containers are allowed. Light snacks will be provided.

June 15: Moana ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi  (voiced in the Hawaiian language with English subtitles) (Rated PG; 113 minutes)

July 6: Lilo and Stitch (Rated PG; 85 minutes)

July 20: Big Hero 6 (Rated PG; 102 minutes)

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. 

• June 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Art, Culture, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Celebrate the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge!

Join Ms. Jen the Kids Librarian for a sensory exploration of kalo, commonly known as taro.

• Listen to a story about kalo and its connection to ʻohana (family)
• Taste samples of Hawaiian kalo dishes, including poi and kūlolo
• Create hand-print stamp art of your moʻokūʻauhau (genealogy)

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

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.

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

• June 27, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Bring your family, bring your friends to family board game nights this summer at your library!

Tuesday June 27, July 11, July 25.

Light snacks will be provided by our sponsor, Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.). Beverages in closed containers are permitted.

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. 

• July 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

In celebration of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge!

In pre-war and the World War II years of the 1930’s to 1950’s, Hawai‘i entered the world scene. From the popular radio show, “Hawai‘i Calls” hosted by Webley Edwards and the appeal of Hawaiian music on the mainland which featured such legendary artists as Gabby Pahinui, Johnny Alameida, Alfred Apaka, and the hapa-haole music of R. Alex Anderson.

The World War II years, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, were an era of dramatic transition and change culturally, socially, economically, environmentally and politically. How those changes affected the lives of ordinary residents during that era were recorded and published by the Center for Oral History. Their words will be dramatically interpreted by narrators from the Statewide Cultural Extension Program Readers’ Theatre Ensemble with a sampling of music from that period.

Readers’ Theatre Ensemble members:
Nyla Fujii-Babb, Joseph Miller, Janine Oshiro, Dann Seki, and Bailey Matsuda

This is a production of the University of Hawai‘i Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and the University of Hawai‘i.

Photos provided by the University of Hawai‘i Center For Oral History.

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.

• July 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join us for movie matinees this summer! Fun for the whole family. Bring a comfy chair and relax and beverages in closed containers are allowed. Light snacks will be provided.

July 6: Lilo and Stitch (Rated PG; 85 minutes)

July 20: Big Hero 6 (Rated PG; 102 minutes)

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. 

• July 8, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Art, Books, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Try your hands at book folding and create a honu design. Perfect for beginners but fun if you’ve tried book folding before. Snacks will be provided.

Suitable for ages 12+, online RSVP required and space is limited. Call the library with questions.

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.