Teen Advisory Group
Calling all teens! Raise your voice! The Kailua-Kona Library is starting a Teen Advisory Group (TAG), a way for YOU to give input and help plan […]
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Bookmark Design Contest
Ready, Set, Library! Would you like to see your artwork in books all around town? Then submit your bookmark design in the Kailua-Kona Library's Bookmark […]
3 events,
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
Join Auntie Ariel for a storytime perfect for those under 2 years of age. Listen to stories and learn songs you can take home and […]
4 events,
Keiki Library BINGO
Start the new year with a reading challenge! Keiki in Preschool through the 5th grade are invited to pick up a Library BINGO sheet in […]
Eyes on Palestine and Israel
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Eyes on Palestine and Israel
Join us to learn the history of what has led to the current conflict in Palestine/Israel, through film. Included will be full-length dramas, documentaries, and […]
4 events,
Current Events Discussion Group
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Current Events Discussion Group
Join us weekly to share ideas regarding current events of every kind. Moderator Joan Tito will guide the discussion and attendees will be called upon […]
5 events,
First Saturday Community Art Classes
First Saturday Community Art Classes
On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class on a […]
Harmonica Recital Featuring Danilo Marrone
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Harmonica Recital Featuring Danilo Marrone
Enjoy the melodious sounds of a fascinating instrument, the harmonica or "mouth organ", during this entertaining and informative program! Danilo Marrone will treat your ears, […]
5 events,
Civil Beat Pop-Up Newsroom
Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the Wailuku Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. […]
Monday Night Poetry
Monday Night Poetry
Join us on Monday evening in the adult room for a casual and relaxing poetry group. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own poetry or […]
6 events,
Story Time with ʻOhana Readers
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Story Time with ʻOhana Readers
Join the Molokai Public Library and ʻOhana Readers, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to read a different story each month and complete a […]
Toddler Time
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Toddler Time
Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! […]
Book Club: Poverty, by America
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Book Club: Poverty, by America
Join the discussion of Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. Sociologist Matthew Desmond draws on history, research, and original reporting to explore the reasons poverty […]
8 events,
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Talk Story
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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Talk Story
January is Volcano Awareness Month on the Island of Hawai‘i! Join us at one the many free events throughout the month, where you can learn about […]
4 events,
Learn About Utility Assistance Programs
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Learn About Utility Assistance Programs
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affair (DCCA), will provide information on how to navigate the landscape of utility assistance programs. Valerie Trujillo, an […]
5 events,
Keiki Storytime with Jasmine: Ocean Theme
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Keiki Storytime with Jasmine: Ocean Theme
Come join Family Hui Hawaii for an interactive storytime perfect for your young ones! We will be using scarves, songs, bells, and more to bring […]
Special Movie Showing: Mark Twain Festival
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Special Movie Showing: Mark Twain Festival
An enjoyable afternoon will feature a video production from 2006 of the Mark Twain Festival, starring Jerry Tracy. Videoed at the Na'alehu Methodest Church, in Na'alehu, […]
6 events,
Cultivating Mindfulness with Meditation for Children and Adults
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Cultivating Mindfulness with Meditation for Children and Adults
Are you or your child stressed, anxious, struggling in work or school, or having difficulty managing emotions? Learning mindfulness can help you cope with challenging […]
Energy Bagua – Walking Meditation Classes
Energy Bagua – Walking Meditation Classes
八卦內功簡介 Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health. It balances YIN and YANG energy, […]
He Nāwahī Hoi Ko Hawaiʻi: Honoring the Life and Legacy of “Hawai‘i’s Greatest Patriot”
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He Nāwahī Hoi Ko Hawaiʻi: Honoring the Life and Legacy of “Hawai‘i’s Greatest Patriot”
Please join us in the library's first floor reading room for a fascinating lecture on one of Hawaii’s prominent historical figures, Joseph Nāwahī, delivered by […]
7 events,
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
5 events,
What’s an AED?
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What’s an AED?
BRIANA MARTINEZ WILL TALK STORY ABOUT HOW HER LIFE WAS SAVED BY CPR AND AN AED. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public […]
6 events,
SNAP Food Program Assistance
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SNAP Food Program Assistance
Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, document guidance for the SNAP program. SNAP stands for Supplemental […]
WAX RESIST PAINTING OF MAKAHIKI WORKSHOP
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WAX RESIST PAINTING OF MAKAHIKI WORKSHOP
Join visiting teaching artists from Hui No'eau Visual Art Center on Maui, for a fun & unique arts experience. Take a journey back in time […]
Be Knot-y (Winter Crochet)
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Be Knot-y (Winter Crochet)
Come join us to learn how to make a beanie hat. Materials will be provided. Target audience: Children in grades 1 to 6, but all […]
5 events,
How Do I Build a Robot?
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How Do I Build a Robot?
Have you ever wanted to learn how to build a robot? The Assets School Robotics team, Team Waffles, invites you to come and learn how […]
Energy Bagua – Walking Meditation Classes
Energy Bagua – Walking Meditation Classes
八卦內功簡介 Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health. It balances YIN and YANG energy, […]
8 events,
Be Knot-y (Winter Crochet)
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Be Knot-y (Winter Crochet)
Come join us to learn how to make a beanie hat. Materials will be provided. Target audience: Children in grades 1 to 6, but all […]
Battle of the Books Westside
Battle of the Books Westside
Waianae Public Library is gearing up for our first epic Battle of the Books against Nanakuli Public Library and we need your help! The first […]
Hawaii Opera Theatre-Opera Express presents The Curse of Lou Ling
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Hawaii Opera Theatre-Opera Express presents The Curse of Lou Ling
Each year, Hawai’i Opera Theatre produces a 45-minute mini-opera specifically designed to take “on tour” to schools all around the state. We are fortunate that […]
10 events,
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
7 events,
Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
Join us for our weekly preschool storytime program which includes themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for […]
How Do We Monitor Volcanoes Using Earthquakes?
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How Do We Monitor Volcanoes Using Earthquakes?
January is Volcano Awareness Month on the Island of Hawai'i! USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory earthquake specialist Arthur Jolly will present about the different monitoring signals […]
Environmental Book Discussion: “The Climate Book”
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Environmental Book Discussion: “The Climate Book”
Come join us for a lively discussion about Greta Thunberg's The Climate Book. (Reading the book is not required to attend.) Anyone who requires an […]
6 events,
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
SNAP Food Program Assistance
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SNAP Food Program Assistance
Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, document guidance for the SNAP program. SNAP stands for Supplemental […]
Silent Book Club!
Silent Book Club!
Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library's monkeypod tree, weather […]
8 events,
West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet
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West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet
Experience the classic musical piece "Peter and the Wolf," narrated by Charley O'Kelly, and other favorite compositions with live performers. Featuring the flute, oboe, clarinet, […]
Junk Journals
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Junk Journals
Come junk journal at the Kailua Library. What is a junk journal? A junk journal is a handmade book made up of recycled items such […]
Kupuna ID Safety Card
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Kupuna ID Safety Card
Aina Haina Prepared and HPD District 7 invite patrons 55 and older to come get your Kupuna ID safety cards! Kupuna ID is not an […]
5 events,
A Tribute to Queen Emma
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A Tribute to Queen Emma
Join us in celebrating the life and accomplishments of Queen Emma Kalanikaumakaamano Nae'a Rooke, wife of Alexander Liholiho, Kamehameha IV. The participants of Alu Like’s […]
Family Movie – Elemental
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Family Movie – Elemental
An all-new, original film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land-, and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted, and […]
Poetry Workshop
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Poetry Workshop
Are you writing a poem that’s got you stuck or have you got one you would love to share with an audience? Get feedback and […]
5 events,
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Storytime with Aunty Chelsea
Story time is a wonderful way to explore the world of books with stories and music. Join us as we share very simple books and […]
Writer’s Workshop for ages 8-12.
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Writer’s Workshop for ages 8-12.
If you are age 8-12 and enjoy writing, please come to an afternoon workshop just for you. There will be writing prompts and ideas to […]
Battle of the Books Coaches Meeting
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Battle of the Books Coaches Meeting
Ko’olauloa elementary school teachers and parents from Sunset Beach to Ka’a’awa are welcome to attend the second Battle of the Books coaches meeting at Kahuku […]
7 events,
Children’s Storytime
Children’s Storytime
Join us for stories, fingerplays, and songs. This 30-minute storytime is suitable for ages 2 to 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent or […]
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
Keiki Storytime & Whatevahs!
Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]
Family Story Time
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Family Story Time
Join us on Wednesday mornings in the children’s section for a simple and sweet storytime. We’ll read a few stories together, as well as play […]
1 event,
Voting time for the Bookmark Design Contest!
Ready, Set, Library! VOTING TIME! Vote for your favorite bookmark designs submitted by patrons like you at Kailua-Kona Public Library! The theme is: "Ready Set […]
3 events,
SNAP Food Program Assistance
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SNAP Food Program Assistance
Get direct help with program questions, application submission, renewal assistance, application follow-up, Kokua Card assistance, document guidance for the SNAP program. SNAP stands for Supplemental […]
Be Knot-y (Winter Crochet)
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Be Knot-y (Winter Crochet)
Come join us to learn how to crochet a heart for Valentine’s Day. Materials will be provided. Target audience: Children in grades 1 to 6, […]
3 events,
First Saturday Community Art Classes
First Saturday Community Art Classes
On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class on a […]
Energy Bagua – Walking Meditation Classes
Energy Bagua – Walking Meditation Classes
八卦內功簡介 Energy Bagua is a special method of meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the maintenance of good health. It balances YIN and YANG energy, […]
