Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• September 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Craft your own Bookplate!

In honor of the library’s 75th birthday, join us for a creative bookish craft! Design your own personalized bookplate using pages from withdrawn library books – give old stories new life and take home a piece of the celebration.

Program recommended for adults.

Sponsored by 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• September 22, 2025 @ 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Learning, Science
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Each month brings a surprise hands-on science activity-mix, build, explore, and discover something new! For curious kids ages 6 and up. Come spark your imagination!

Program 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• September 24, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, History, Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Celebrate 75 years of stories, community, and imagination with us! Enjoy a day full of fun for all ages. Come write the next chapter with us.

Celebration Schedule:

• 3PM Opening Ceremony
• 3:30-5:45PM Food and Cake
• 3:30PM SonShine Preschool Skit
• 4-5PM Balloon Animals
• 5-6PM Performance by Hawaii Ukulele Ensemble

Throughout: living history slideshow, make your own button, and the announcement of bookmark contest.

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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• September 30, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Get ready to bend reality with optical illusion art! In this hands-on program, you’ll explore angles, circles, shading, and more to create eye-popping 3D effects. Learn how to turn simple lines into amazing illusions using contrast, curves, and perspective.

Open to teens – no art experience needed, just curiosity!

Sponsored by 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• October 1, 2025 @ 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Calling all super fans! Swing by the library after school for a mini Jeopardy-style trivia game packed with your favorite fandoms – from Marvel to Middle-earth, and everything in between!

This event is free and suitable for ages 6 and up. Snacks included!

All materials are generously provided 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. All programs are subject to change.

• October 1, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere.

Movie rated PG and runs about 76 minutes.

Sponsored by 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• October 8, 2025 @ 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Calling all super fans! Swing by the library after school for a mini Jeopardy-style trivia game packed with your favorite fandoms – from Marvel to Middle-earth, and everything in between!

This event is free and suitable for ages 6 and up. Snacks included!

All materials are generously provided 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. All programs are subject to change.

• October 8, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Get together with family and friends and play some board games! We have classic and new board games to try: Cards Against Humanity Family Edition (Newest Game!), Ticket to Ride, Here to Slay, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Sorry, and more. There are nearly 20 board games to choose from–or you can bring your own!

Recommended for players aged 6 and above.  All young children must be accompanied by an adult.

All programs are 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.

• October 13, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Join us for our newest embroidery class – creating fall leaves!

No prior experience needed.

This program is for teens and adults. Register for the class below.

All materials are generously provided 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. Program schedule is subject to change.

• October 15, 2025 @ 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Games
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Calling all super fans! Swing by the library after school for a mini Jeopardy-style trivia game packed with your favorite fandoms – from Marvel to Middle-earth, and everything in between!

This event is free and suitable for ages 6 and up. Snacks included!

All materials are generously provided 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. All programs are subject to change.