Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

This event is canceled as the library is closed for Presidents' Day Weekend Holiday.     Ever wanted to try this fun, portable, and practical […]

Starting in the 1880s, we will delve into the story of Sojourner Truth, an activist for African American civil rights and women's rights. We'll also […]

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 […]

Attend a free one-hour session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to get online Use the address bar Navigate web […]

Attend a free 90 minute session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to get online Use the address bar Navigate […]

Taught by Alan Akaka (Hawaiian Steel Guitarist, in charge of Hawaiian music school Ke Kula Mele), and working with Hawaiian Institute for Music Enrichment and […]

Get together with family and friends and play some classic board games! All materials will be provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service […]

Starting in the 1880s, we will delve into the story of Sojourner Truth, an activist for African American civil rights and women's rights. We'll also […]

Join us for an afternoon of musical fun with the Galliard String Quartet of Chamber Music Hawai‘i. Co-presented by the Friends of Hanapēpē Library, this […]

"Those of the uplands share their crops, those of the seaside share their catch." Join us for a community Barter & Trade gathering! Bring your […]

Join us for a free community concert with the Galliard String Quartet of Chamber Music Hawai‘i. This performance will feature classical, Hawaiian, and modern pop […]

Attend a free one-hour session on connecting to and navigating the Internet. Participants will learn: How to get online Use the address bar Navigate web […]

Join us for movie night: Bob Marley One Love, rated PG-13. Families are welcome to bring their own blankets to sit on and their own […]

Parents and caregivers are invited to stop in the children's room to learn about the resources that PATCH has to offer. We will have a […]

Join the Holoholo Bookmobile at Napili Park!  Enjoy an interactive storytime at 2:00 and visit the Holoholo Bookmobile to register for a library card, borrow […]

Come join us for a free viewing of, "Harold and the Purple Crayon".  Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life […]

Starting in the 1880s, we will delve into the story of Sojourner Truth, an activist for African American civil rights and women's rights. We'll also […]

Attend a free 90 minutes session on computer basics. Participants will learn: Parts of the computer Key computer terms Types of software Safe computer use […]

By popular request, Daniel Tremblay and Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library present: Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar Lessons! Having created a name for himself in the last couple months […]

Come by and bring your mending & upcycling projects, sewing, knitting, or other handwork. Share ideas, learn about and find mentors for your favorite craft. […]

Hello, teens! Are you interested in learning how to code but don't know where to start? Come check out our beginner's workshop for Python! We […]

Enjoy the sounds of old Hawai’i with this hands-on experience most Saturdays* beginning at 10:00am. Danny K Kila, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar player & teacher, […]

We’re celebrating Engineers Week with a family-friendly Engineering Bash! Meet some of the island’s most talented students, professional engineers, and community members and discover the […]

Join us as we kickstart the Year of the Snake! Enjoy a short introduction to Chinese Lion dancing and a live performance. There will be […]

Starting in the 1880s, we will delve into the story of Sojourner Truth, an activist for African American civil rights and women's rights. We'll also […]

Welcome to teen book club! We meet once a month to discuss books chosen by our members (you!) This month, we're discussing Radium Girls by […]

Have you ever wanted to fight dragons or defeat a troll? See your self as a sly rogue or intelligent cleric? Join us and learn […]

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.

Design and build your own fantastic LEGO creations inspired by real structures and imaginative stories! This program is suitable for ages 8-18. Spaces are limited: […]

Art and History Exhibition Closing Reception: Artist Talks Meet featured artists as they share the inspiration behind their work.  We Tell Our Story: A History […]

Starting in the 1880s, we will delve into the story of Sojourner Truth, an activist for African American civil rights and women's rights. We'll also […]

In this interactive workshop, local poet Laurel Nakanishi will lead you through drama, art and writing activities that stretch the imagination. Invent an imaginary creature […]

Location: Meeting Room Generations in the future following Caesar's reign, apes are living harmoniously as the dominant species -- and humans are living in the […]