Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• June 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-327-4327

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 27, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Games, Learning, Research, Science, Technology, Virtual, Writing
• Contact: 808-327-4327

From planning programs to curating collections, here is your chance to get involved at the library and build community with like-minded teens!

Join our Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G) to tailor young adult library services, spaces, and collections to your interests. Being a T.A.G. team member is also a great way to earn volunteer service hours and leadership experience throughout the year. Visit the Young Adult Room to pick up an application.

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 27, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Crosswinds Trio consists of 3 friends who enjoy playing all genres of music including jazz, classical and pop.

With their own arrangements and unusual instrumentation, they will play songs you know and enjoy!

Musicians:

Dale Ross – Piano

Jessica Dahlke – Horn

Gary Ross – Trumpet

Sponsored by the Kamuela Philharmonic and the County of Hawaii.

Young children must be accompanied by a 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.

• June 30, 2026
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Food, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Summer Reading Challenge participants have a chance to win a gift card from a local food spot!

Sign up for Summer Reading and visit each week to submit a raffle ticket for that week’s gift card.

You could win a gift card to:

Poi Dog Deli

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

RC Kona

HiCO

Kona Crust

Denny’s

Island Time Boba Cafe

Kona Brewing Co.

Puna Chocolate Co

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for helping to sponsor 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 30, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Reading programs
• 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. 

• June 30, 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.

• July 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

• July 1, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join our Teen D&D adventure where you will be whisked away to a land made entirely of food! Create a character, battle the rot, and save the realm one bite at a time.

This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

Spaces are limited: contact the library to reserve your spot. Reservations will apply to all events within this series:

• Wednesday, June 3, 2:00-4:00 PM.
• Wednesday, June 17, 2:00-4:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 1, 2:00-4:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 15, 2:00-4:00 PM

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

• July 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Julia for a special storytime series for the whole family! This series centers on kalo, maiʻa, ʻulu, and ʻuala — nourishing foods that have fed families in Hawaiʻi for generations.

Our third session will focus on ʻulu (breadfruit). Come have a taste!

This program is appropriate for ages ~2-8. Spaces are limited: Contact your library to make a reservation.

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.

• July 7, 2026
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Food, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Summer Reading Challenge participants have a chance to win a gift card from a local food spot!

Sign up for Summer Reading and visit each week to submit a raffle ticket for that week’s gift card.

You could win a gift card to:

Poi Dog Deli

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

RC Kona

HiCO

Kona Crust

Denny’s

Island Time Boba Cafe

Kona Brewing Co.

Puna Chocolate Co

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