Hawaii State
Public Library System

• March 18, 2019
  |Recurring Event (See all)

  One event on March 18, 2019 at 12:00am

• Categories: Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-323-7585

In lieu of storytime this month, a storytime packet will be available to you and your child in the children’s area. Each storytime will have a featured subject or concept, and includes books, instructions, and a simple activity or craft.

Storytime promotes early literacy and brain development through increased knowledge, vocabulary, imagination, and concentration.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date

• March 20, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Causes, Community, Entertainment, Food and drink, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Join us for this documentary where filmmaker Taggart Siegel examines how the disappearance of bees affects the planet.

This film is Not Rated and is proudly supported by Friends of the Libraries, Kona. Free, freshly popped popcorn will be served and beverages in closed containers are permitted.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• March 22, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
• Categories: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

In this second class, you will learn about tooling, sewing, and staining, and will walk away with a luggage tag. This 1-hour program is suitable for ages 10+ and is limited to the first 8 patrons. All materials will be provided.

Program size is limited. RSVP is required. RSVP online for this event by selecting the RSVP function. Reservation period will close on March 21st, while availability lasts. Please call the library (808-323-7585) or visit if reservation assistance is needed.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• March 27, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Causes, Culture, Entertainment, Food and drink, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

At the end of each Antarctic summer, the emperor penguins of the South Pole journey to their traditional breeding grounds in a fascinating mating ritual that is captured in this documentary by intrepid filmmaker Luc Jacquet.

This film is Rated G and is proudly supported by Friends of the Libraries, Kona. Free, freshly popped popcorn will be served and beverages in closed containers are permitted.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• March 27, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Here is your opportunity! Learn the knitted cast, the knit, and bind of stitches. Learn the skills to knit a dishcloth for your kitchen! This 1-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and is limited to the first 8 patrons. All materials will be provided. Small children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. All materials will be provided.

Program size is limited. RSVP is required. RSVP online for this event by selecting the RSVP function below. Reservation period will close on March 26th, while availability lasts. Please call the library (808-323-7585) or visit if reservation assistance is needed.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• March 28, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Categories: Art, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

Springtime is here! Create these neat animals in their habitat, make them run, swim, and dance. This craft is suitable for ages 5+. Small children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

This program is proudly sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona. (F.O.L.K.)

• April 1, 2019
  |Recurring Event (See all)

  One event on April 15, 2019 at 12:00am

• Categories: Books, Learning, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-323-7585

In lieu of storytime this month, a storytime packet will be available to you and your child in the children’s area. Each storytime will have a featured subject or concept, and includes books, instructions, and a simple activity or craft.

Storytime promotes early literacy and brain development through increased knowledge, vocabulary, imagination, and concentration.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date

• April 3, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Art, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Food and drink, Sports and fitness
• Contact: 808-323-7585

An Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; he does, and the 1919 Chicago White Sox come.

This film is Rated PG and is proudly supported by Friends of the Libraries, Kona. Free, freshly popped popcorn will be served and beverages in closed containers are permitted.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• April 8, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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  This program is ongoing and will recur the first Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Please call the library at 808.323.7585 to check the schedule with a staff member. 
• Categories: Art, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

This new monthly program at Kealakekua Public Library is for you to get together with other beaders and jewelry makers to create, discuss, and work together!

We have the space, you bring the tools and projects. BYOB (bring your own beads) and bead away the afternoon.

This program is ongoing and will recur the first Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Please call the library at 808.323.7585 to check the schedule with a staff member.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date

• April 9, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Categories: Art, Learning
• Contact: 808-323-7585

In this experiment we will learn the science behind plate tectonics using graham crackers and whipped cream. We’ll even get to eat our experiment at the end, YUM!

This program is suitable for ages ­­6 +and is limited to the first 10 patrons. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. All materials will be provided.

Program size is limited. RSVP is required. RSVP online for this event by selecting the RSVP function. Reservation period will close on April 8th, while availability lasts. Please call the library (808-323-7585) or visit if reservation assistance is needed.

This program is proudly sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.)

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.