Hawaii State
Public Library System

• October 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Health & Wellness, Science
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Feng shui expert Clear Englebert will present a lecture about using the areas around your yard to promote good feng shui. Water features, plantings, and outbuildings will also be discussed.

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. To learn more about his work, visit fungshway.com.

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.

• October 5, 2024 @ 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.

• October 8, 2024 @ 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.

• October 9, 2024 @ 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.

• October 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lap-sit for babies 2 years old and under.

Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we will review books, action rhymes, songs and incorporate playtime 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.

• October 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Music
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Meet the West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet and enjoy a live musical event featuring delightful works spanning the 18th to the 20th century, by composers including Josef Haydn, Hedwige Chretien, and Paul Hindemith.

Featuring: Barbara Coffman on flute; Peter Bosted on oboe; Robbie Brown on clarinet; Jessica Dahlke on French horn; and John Lundgren on bassoon.

Young children must be accompanied by an 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.

• October 12, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind of stitches by making a dishcloth.

This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space is limited. All materials will be provided.

RSVP below or contact the library to make a reservation.

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.

• October 15, 2024 @ 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.

• October 15, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Films & Movies, Halloween
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Get into the Halloween spirit! Join us for a free screening of Hotel Transylvania (PG, 91 minutes).

Light refreshments will be available while supplies last.
Young children must be accompanied by an 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.

• October 16, 2024 @ 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.