Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Learning, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Enjoy this fun, interactive session where we’ll share some stories, resources, and tips that support early brain development and pre-reading skills.

Connect with other families and spark a lifelong love of books!

Program is suitable for babies 0-2 years old and their caregivers.

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 22, 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 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Games, Halloween, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Pre-contact Hawai’i was a magical place indeed! There were gods and demi-gods always around us, and the spirit members of the family often visited the physical world to bring us messages or warn of dangers. Animals and plants could animate or converse with people, and heroes wielded magic weapons like talking spears and flying clubs! Just in time for the western celebration of ‘All Hallows Eve,’ come hear historian Boyd Bond describe the spirit world of old Hawai’i, and understand the difference between mana and kupua!

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 27, 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.

• October 29, 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 29, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Entertainment, Halloween, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Something wicked this way comes…

Join us at the library for an evening of eerie entertainment! Come listen to spine-chilling stories — some strange, some sinister, and all perfectly spooky for Halloween.

Whether we’re joined by a live storyteller or sharing stories together, you’ll enjoy a mix of terrifying tales and ghostly legends. Bring a friend… if you dare.

Costumes welcome.

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.