Kailua-Kona Public Library

Address

75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
Directions

TEL: 808-327-4327

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 Hawaii 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

Friday Films In the Heights June 13

Join us on Fridays at the Kailua-Kona Public Library for a free film screening!

June 13th’s Friday Film: In the Heights (PG-13, 142 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.

Read-apalooza YA BINGO Card

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.

Architecture LEGO Fantasy Builds

Design and build your own fantastic LEGO creations inspired by real structures and imaginative stories!

This program is suitable for ages 8-18. Spaces are limited: contact the library to make a reservation.

Mahalo nui to Oculus Architecture | Design, AIA Honolulu, and F.O.L.K. for generously 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.

Parents holding a baby while sitting on a blanket with a stack of books and a teddy bear

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.

Matias Arredondo Writing Workshop

Author of the picture book Little Lighthouse, Matias Arredondo, will present his book and teach aspiring authors about writing children’s books.

For adults who are aspiring writers or simply interested!

We will also host an event with author Matias Arredondo for keiki and ‘ohana on July 19th!

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.

graphic of multicolored cjess pieces

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.

June 17 Mr. Kneel

Mr. Kneel uses beatboxing and rhymes in an exploration of song and poetry that is sure to tickle your imagination!

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.

Text reads "Preschool Story Time, Time to Read!" with an image of a library card, and a clock on top of a stack of books

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

Dungeons & Dragons Intro Series

Ready to roll? Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons with experienced Dungeon Master, Nikki. Attend every session to prepare for our campaign in July!

  • Wednesday, June 18 at 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday, June 25 at 1 PM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday, July 2 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.

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. 

Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of Hawaiian Music, a documentary film

Join us as we celebrate Mele, our 2025 Summer Reading theme, with a free local documentary film screening!

Words, Earth & Aloha: The Source of Hawaiian Music honors the profound role of music in Hawaiian life. Focusing on a pivotal era from the 1870s to the 1920s, the film pays tribute to a remarkable generation of Hawaiian composers whose mele (songs) continue to resonate today. This screening is a moving journey into the heart of Hawaiian music—its origins, meanings, and enduring legacy. The 58-minute film is suitable for ages 7 and up.

Free documentary copies will be provided at the event, while supplies last.

Mahalo to The Hawaiian Legacy Foundation for generously sponsoring this film screening event and for their gracious donation of film copies.


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.

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

ALERT | In holiday observance of Independence Day, all public libraries will be closed July 4 to 6, 2025.
Libraries that are normally closed on Mondays, will be OPEN on June 30, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.