The Friends of the Libraries, Kona Book Club meets on the lānai of the Kailua-Kona Public Library. This month, we will discuss The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson.

Allan Karlsson ends up in a nursing home after a long and eventful life similar to Forrest Gump. Desperate to avoid his 100th birthday party, Allan climbs out of the window of his room and heads to the nearest bus station. Allan’s colorful and complex history, having witnessed some of the most important events of the twentieth century, merges with his present-day escapades, and readers will be treated to a new and charmingly funny version of world history while getting to know a very youthful old man whose global influence knows no age limit.

Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.