Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• November 21, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Season
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Easy gift to give to friends!

The holidays are right around the corner. Create this easy necklace to give to a friend or keep for yourself. Once you’e made it here, you can easily make it at home with recycled books or music.

Snacks included!

Recommended for ages 12 and older. 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. All programs are subject to change.

• November 24, 2025
• Categories: Causes, Community, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Social Service Navigator Heather Rosehill from Vibrant Hawaii will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting.

Get help with housing applications, SNAP, financial assistance (SSI/SSDI, TANF) and necessary documents, Med Quest, Federal Marketplace, mental health resources, domestic violence support, family services, emergency rental aid, and more.

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.

• November 24, 2025 @ 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
• Categories: Science
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Science sparks at your library!

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!

Recommended for children ages 6 and older. Young children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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. All programs are subject to change.

• November 25, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

From Yarn to Yay! Learn to knit today!

Want to learn to knit? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll teach you the basics, from casting on to creating your first project! All supplies provided.

Learn:

• Basic knit and purl stitches
• How to read simple patterns

Program suitable for ages 8 and up. Advance RSVP required. Sign up below or call the library.

Generously 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. All programs are subject to change.

• November 26, 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.

• December 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am
• Categories: Computer classes (free!), Health & Wellness, Learning, Technology
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Attend a free 120 minute session on smartphone basics. Participants will learn:

Smartphone Basics

• Manage settings, apps, and notifications confidently.
• Staying safe from scams.

Telehealth Usage

• Learn teleheath basics
• How to use Zoom video calls on your phone
• Downloading MyChart and other patient portals.

Registration is required. Sign up on the Mapunawai Registration Page for Kealakekua Public Library  – or call the library.  Participants may qualify for a free tablet.

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.

• December 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Holiday Season, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Don’t want to spend money on fancy decorations this year? Create these beautiful, hand-cut paper trees and angels and re-use them year after year. Create a beautiful holiday forest!

All holiday programming features free snacks and special treats!

Recommended for teens and adults ages 12 and up. Advanced RSVP required. Sign up below or call the library. Program generously 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. All programs are subject to change.

• December 3, 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.

• December 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-323-7585

The Muppets’ version of the Dickens holiday classic about a miser who’s visited by three ghosts features Kermit the Frog as the penny-pincher’s hardworking and loyal employee.

Runtime: 85 minutes

Program generously 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. All programs are subject to change.

• December 5, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Season, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

A Keepsake for Years

Create an ornament to hand on your tree or as decoration at home during this holiday season. All materials provided.

All holiday programming features free snacks and special treats!

Recommended for ages 6 and older. 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. All programs are subject to change.