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Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to […]

Every Monday 2:00 - 4:00 PM, except holidays. Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, document guidance […]

Please join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a fun and educational family storytime. This program is geared towards families with children ages 0-5. […]

Join us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. There will be a free new book […]

Come talk story with the Hawai‘i Climate Commission and share your ideas, concerns, and vision for our islands. Your in-person feedback will help guide the […]

Can diabetes be prevented or controlled?  ‘Ae hiki nō! Learn about diabetes, how a healthy diet can help you, and try some healthy food samples. […]

Come on over and join the fun—play Hanafuda with your fellow community members! We're excited to let you know that after a summer break, we're […]

Join us as we have free build with LEGOs each week. Limited supply, on a first come basis. Young children must be accompanied by a […]

Bridge is a four-player partnership trick-taking card game. Join others interested in learning either game that challenges the brain! A way to practice strategy, wit […]

Have you ever played chess? Do you want to learn? Are you an avid player and want to help others learn how to play? Whatever […]

Aloha pumehana kākou!  We are continuing the  Basic Hawaiian Language class for those interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in a fun and engaging way.  This […]

Come talk story with the Hawai‘i Climate Commission and share your ideas, concerns, and vision for our islands. Your in-person feedback will help guide the […]

“Poetry and beauty are always making peace. When you read something beautiful you find coexistence; it breaks walls down.” —Mahmoud Darwish Join us as we […]

Need Health Insurance? Legal Aid Society of Hawaii offers free help with enrolling families in Medicaid and Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) health insurance. Anyone who […]

Social Service Navigator Heather Rosehill from Vibrant Hawaii will be on-site to offer first-come, first-served navigation and appointment setting. September visits will be Wednesdays, 9am-4pm. […]

Discover the power of play in this engaging 90-minute family workshop! Designed for families with children ages 2-5, this program explores how play supports healthy development, […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]

Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills! This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old. Young children […]

Learn to use library resources to build your family tree! YA Librarian Kylee will walk you through usage of databases and journals, that you can […]

Play games and make stuff at the library! This weekly after school program is for youth between 5-12 years old (Gr K-7). Each month, we’ll […]

Celebrate 75 years of stories, community, and imagination with us! Enjoy a day full of fun for all ages. Come write the next chapter with […]

Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play. We also have an assortment of other board games to choose from. Please check […]

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!  In honor of you, come in and make a library card lanyard on us.  The D.I.Y. station will […]

Do you need a kickstart for that novel you’ve been meaning to write? Have you gotten "stuck" in the middle of writing your memoirs? Or […]

All levels are welcome! In this class you’ll learn simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into your everyday life.  Class led by Susan […]

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be on-site to […]

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the 4th Thursday […]

The Preschool Storytime will be held in the Windward Mall's Center Court. Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Please bring blankets, mats or something […]

Come visit Kīhei Public Library on Thursday mornings for simple stories, songs, movement, and fun! Program is best suited for children ages 3 - 5 […]

Ever wondered how to access ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines from the library? This workshop is for you! Explore the library's digital collections through the […]

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!  In honor of you, come in and make a library card lanyard on us.  The D.I.Y. station will […]

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, visit the Kailua-Kona Public Library to meet with a Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi representative. The representative […]

Join the Holoholo Bookmobile at Napili Park!  Visit the Holoholo Bookmobile to register for a library card, borrow books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  Learn about […]

Every first Thursday of the month 1:00 – 4:00 PM, except holidays. Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua […]

This month's selection is Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. Read the book by 9/25 and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. Snacks provided! The […]

Join Arnie Serota MD for a FREE CPR class.  In this class you will learn how to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest and other […]

Do you love libraries and want to find a way to support them? Do you live in the Mountain View or Volcano communities? If so, […]

Join us every 4th Thursday of the month for a different craft, activity, or presentation for grades 6-12. Snack packs provided while supplies last. In […]

Challenge yourself with a puzzle! Try your hand at dominoes, checkers or chess. For little ones, slide down Chutes and Ladders or Connect 4! Join […]

Please join ADHD coach Isabel Ebrahimi for a session exploring best practices for managing ADD/ADHD, either for yourself or your children. She will discuss some […]

Join us at the Kaneohe Library Pop-up at Windward Mall! Interested in learning the basics of Chinese Mahjong or looking for a friendly group of […]

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! On the last Friday […]

Are you a chess aficionado who would like to up your game a bit? Come to Salt Lake-Moanalua! Matthew Washington has coached chess at Pearl […]

Come join us for Knitting Club! Make something fun and some new friends. Bring your own supplies or use our stuff and start a new […]

This month's selection is I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore. Read the book by 8/29 and come watch the movie. Short discussion will follow. […]

Join us and learn how to play Apples to Apples, the game of hilarious comparisons! A fun family game for a group of 4-10 players. […]

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  This […]

Meet our newest therapy dog Adaka!  This  program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and […]

Love to knit or crochet? Enjoy the company of other fiber artists? Just starting out and would like to learn more? The Kona Library Needlework Circle would love […]

Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by […]

Join the Teen Book Club for our first-ever reading social! Bring a book of your choice, read quietly among fellow bibliophiles, then gather at the […]

Join us for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours, all skill levels are welcome and patient […]

Time to meet up to discuss events, programs you want to have at the Kailua-Kona Library. Not a member yet? Join us at the meeting to learn more and have your voice heard.

Unleash your inner spy! In this 5-session D&D campaign, you’ll explore hidden mysteries, navigate tricky situations, and roleplay as a member of the Violet Shield, […]

Join us for a screening of Shikata Ga Nai, which depicts the silent struggle of WWII veteran Tats, who is permanently haunted by a secret […]

Join Uncle Tim every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimuki Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles, and time for […]