Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• September 15, 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.

• September 15, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Gotta catch ‘em all! Meet up with friends to talk Pokémon, play the Pokémon trading card game, and learn how to play! 

Spaces are limited: contact the library to make a reservation.

This program is appropriate for ages 5-14

Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Mahalo nui to American Library Association, the Pokémon company, generous community donations, and 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• September 15, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games, Technology
• 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. 

• September 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Visit every other Tuesday evening in September to continue working on your basic Hawaiian language learning with Kumu Ka’uhane.

These sessions are for those who have attended a previous class or have some beginner Hawaiian language skills.

Tuesdays September 1, 15, 29.

If you’d like to attend a 4-part series class for beginners, they will be held on Thursday mornings in September at 10am. Please see other event posting.

Registration preferred.

Contact the library to sign-up: 808-327-4327.

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

• September 16, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind off 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.

Please contact the library to make a reservation at 808-327-4327.

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.

• September 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, History, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Learn Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane. 

This is a series of 4 classes, each Thursday morning in September. 

September 3, 10, 17, 24.

Feel free to attend each one and improve your skills!

Contact the library to sign-up: 808-327-4327.

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

• September 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! Our session is pushed back one Saturday this month due to Labor Day closure on Saturday, 9/5. Thanks for understanding!

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. Program schedules are subject to change.

• September 22, 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.

• September 22, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

This program is brought to you by our Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.). Join T.A.G. to learn more!

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. 

• September 22, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Come enjoy a cozy afternoon of crafting! Paint a canvas pouch to fill with pencils, pens, paintbrushes, and more! You can also use our supplies to work on your own projects, all you need to bring is your creativity.

Spaces are limited: Contact your library to make a reservation.

Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

This program is appropriate for ages 5+

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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.