Hawaii State
Public Library System

• January 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Environment, Learning, Research, Science, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientist-in-Charge Ken Hon, as he summarizes earthquakes and eruptions over the past year in Hawaii, highlighting hazards that can impact you and how you can participate in citizen science.

Did you know that earthquake hazard in the State of Hawaii is among the highest in the United States? During this past year, there were 3 earthquakes larger than 4.5 felt throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii also experiences frequent volcanic eruptions, including 2 recently at Kīlauea volcano.

Hon will host a table for an hour before the presentation, and be available to answer questions. Come talk story, browse resources, and learn more about the volcanoes in your backyard.

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 schedule is subject to change.

• January 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness.

This program is suitable for keiki in preschool and those beginning independent reading.

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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

• January 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Culture, Poetry
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Welcome to teen book club! We meet once a month to discuss books chosen by our members (you!)

This month, we’re discussing The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean, a dark fantasy novel about a secretive society of “Book Eaters”, humanoid-creatures who consume books to retain the knowledge within them.

We’ll also distribute February’s book, and choose March’s book. New participants are welcome, and encouraged to bring suggestions!

Snacks are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.). This program is suitable for teens. All programs subject to change.

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 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, 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. 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.)

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 28, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play?
Whatever your level of chess play we invite you to come and enjoy the game, learn new skills, share a little competition and get your chess on!

This program is open to all ages and levels of play.

We are dedicating a space every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm with a limited supply of boards and a handful of volunteers to bring the excitement of chess to our community.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call for more information.

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

A new approach to ukulele music with a rich, layered sound of familiar compositions, “From Beatles to Bossa Nova,” played with multiple parts in precise harmony.

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 schedule is subject to change.

• January 29, 2025 @ 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.

Team meetings throughout the school year will be held synchronously at both the Kailua-Kona Public Library and the Kealakekua Public Library. Join our branches’ team to participate in the annual Big Island Heluhelu Quiz Bowl.

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.

• February 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Culture, Environment, Health & Wellness, Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-327-4327

In honor of Chinese New Year, Feng shui expert Clear Englebert will present a lecture about the Chinese art of placement.

Clear has an abundance of interesting success stories, including several obake stories. The feng shui principles of each story will be explained.

Clear Englebert has practiced and taught feng shui since 1995. He has written seven books, including Feng Shui for Hawaii and Feng Shui for Real Estate. His books will be for sale, with profits going to the Friends of the Library, Kona.

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 schedule is subject to change.

• February 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Attend a free one-hour session on computer basics. Participants will learn:

• Parts of the computer
• Key computer terms
• Types of software
• Safe computer use

Registration is required. Sign up on the Kailua-Kona Public Library’s registration page or call the library at (808) 327-4327.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.

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.

• February 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Attend a free one-hour session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn:

• How to get online
• Use the address bar
• Navigate web browsers
• Web navigation

Registration is required. Sign up on the Kailua-Kona Public Library’s registration page or call the library at (808) 327-4327.

A partnership of Hawaii State Public Library System and the State of Hawaii’s Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Workforce Development Division. Funding provided by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant.

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.