Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• July 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Research, Science
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and take home your creation!

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.

• July 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Challenge art and craft supplies will be available for you to come and create! Bring your own to add to your creations.

Suitable for all ages! Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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.

• July 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Environment, Health & Wellness, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

The right plant in the right place! With Master Gardener Ed Fenzl of Living Light Landscaping.

Presentation on:

-Developing a natural garden

-Reducing maintenance

Learn about:

-Removal of invasive species, mulching with compost, and your climate zone

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 schedules are subject to change. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• July 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Join us for movies at Kealakekua this summer! Movie begins at 1 p.m.

Wicked is rated PG and runs for approximately 160 minutes.

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.

• July 11, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Marbling is a fun way to make interesting shapes and patterns using simple products. Learn how to marble and take your own unique piece of art home.

Program suitable for ages 5+, accompanied by an adult caregiver.

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.

• July 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Learning, Research, Science
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Join in for a STEM/STEAM activity for kids ages 7+. Each week features a different science program. Learn about light, sound, numbers, and measuring and take home your creation!

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.

• July 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Challenge art and craft supplies will be available for you to come and create! Bring your own to add to your creations.

Suitable for all ages! Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

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.

• July 16, 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: 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.

• July 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

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!

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

This 2 hour program is suitable for ages 8+ and space is limited. All materials will be provided.

Please RSVP below!

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.

• July 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Try your hands at making quilled earrings! Create a set of earrings to take home and learn about quilling.

Program is suitable for adults and class is limited.

Register 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. All programs are subject to change.