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Senbazuru – 1,000 Cranes

Posted on Mar 4, 2026 in

Patrons are invited to learn and participate in the Japanese art of Senbazuru. Translating to “1,000 cranes”, Senbazuru is a longstanding tradition of folding one ...
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Join us at our usual storytime hour for a joyful morning of storytelling and soothing inner focus fun. Working with Critikos Minds Children’s Museum, there ...
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Boom Whacker Wednesdays

Posted on Jun 14, 2025 in

Make some music (or at least noise) with Kylee! Learn about music notes and octaves, play fun songs, and enjoy the magic of boom whackers. ...
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Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.) Meeting

Posted on Mar 4, 2026 in

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.

Heluhelu Quiz Bowl Team Meeting

Posted on Mar 4, 2026 in

Do you enjoy reading, trivia, and teamwork? Join the Page Masters, a competitive book club for youth in the 4th through 7th grades. Together, team ...
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Tuesday Chess Club

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 in

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition! Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. ...
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Tuesday Chess Club

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 in

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition! Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. ...
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Tuesday Chess Club

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 in

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition! Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. ...
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Tuesday Chess Club

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 in

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition! Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. ...
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Sort of Traditional StoryTime

Posted on Apr 16, 2025 in

Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for our Sort of Traditional StoryTime! Our YA Librarian Kylee, comes to us from Kaimukī Public Library where she became ...
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ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3.
The following branches will be OPEN on July 3 and closed on July 4: ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.

ALERT | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - The Hawaiʻi State Library in Downtown Honolulu will be closed today for a facility issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.