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Kailua-Kona Public Library
About
Welcome to the Kailua-Kona Public Library! Designed by architect George Iwasaki, our library opened on a leap day – Feb. 29, 1992. It is the second largest and second busiest library on Hawai‘i Island. We have a drive-through bookdrop and won an exemplary architectural design award from the Commission on Persons with Disabilities.
Upcoming events at this branch
- July 15, 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.
- July 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Categories: Community, Culture, Dance, Environment, History, Learning, Music, Poetry, Science
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Let’s get loud! Come and learn a simple chant and hula describing the sights and sounds of a volcanic eruption at Kīlauea!
This event is for keiki and families! Mahalo nui to Waikōloa Dry Forest for leading this event!
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.
- July 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games, Learning
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Ready to roll? Put your Dungeons & Dragons training to the test in this 3-part campaign with experienced Dungeon Master, Nikki.
- Wednesday, July 9 at 1 PM to 3 PM
- Wednesday, July 16 at 1 PM to 3 PM
- Wednesday, July 23 at 1 PM to 3 PM
Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
This program is suitable for young adults ages 12-18 years old.
Program spaces are limited. Contact the library to secure your spot.
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.
- July 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Categories: Community, Culture, History, Learning
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Learn Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane.
The same class will be offered twice, but feel free to attend both and improve your skills! Contact the library to sign-up.
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 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies, Learning, Music
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Join us on Fridays at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a free film screening!
July 18th’s Friday Film: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G, 98 min)
Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for generously sponsoring this event!
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 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Categories: Books, Entertainment, Games, Learning, Music, Reading programs
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Calling all middle schoolers & high schoolers! Tune in to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with the Kailua-Kona Public Library’s Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card!
Complete 5 tasks in a row (horizontally, vertically, diagonally) to earn a raffle ticket for a $50.00 gift card of your choosing!
The Young Adult BINGO Card task options include:
- Attending YA programs at the Kailua-Kona Public Library;
- Curating our collaborative Spotify playlist;
- Exploring different YA genres and formats;
- Participating in the YA Programming Survey;
- Reading or Listening to award-winning YA titles; and
- Registering for the Summer Reading Challenge
Ready to play? Visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library as of Saturday, May 31st to pick up a Read-apalooza Young Adult BINGO Card. Once you complete 5 tasks in a row, see Kauʻi the Young Adult Librarian to redeem your raffle ticket.
- Raffle tickets must be redeemed by Saturday, August 2nd.
- One lucky winner will be contacted on Tuesday, August 5th.
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.
- July 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months.
Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we will read, sing, rhyme, and play to encourage family bonding and help build our littlest library users’ early literacy skills.
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.
- July 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Culture, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Author Matias Arredondo will read his book, Little Lighthouse, and participants will build their own unique paper lighthouse!
This event is for keiki and families! We will also host a writer’s workshop with author Matias Arredondo for adults on June 14th!
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.
- July 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment
- Contact: 808-327-4327
Make the worst art possible and have the best time doing it! Join us for an afternoon of laughter and unhinged creativity.
Participating artists will have time to create their masterpieces, showcase their work, and vote for the worst art of them all!
Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.
This program is suitable for young adults ages 12-18 years old.
Program spaces are limited. Contact the library to secure your spot.
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.
- July 22, 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.
Hours
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12:00PM - 7:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 11:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
Access
| Parking spots | 23 |
| Parking fee | Free |
| Handicap parking spots | 2 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Services
| Computers | 20 |
| Magazines | 38 |
| Newspapers | 5 |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Friends' book store | No |
| Free computer classes | Yes |
| Meeting rooms | No |
| Photocopying | Yes |
| Test proctoring services | Yes |
