Virtual branch book clubs

Why read alone when you can read with others?

A number of our branches now offer regular online book clubs. Contact the hosting library for more information. Program schedules are subject to change.


Aina Haina Public Library

Recommended for: Adults

Time: Meets third Wednesday of the month from 10:30AM – 12:00PM

Place: Online through Zoom

Contact: For more information or to register, call (808) 377-2456


Hanapepe Public Library

Recommended for: Adults

Time: Meets second Thursday of the month from 6:30PM – 7:30PM

Place: Online through Zoom

Contact: For more information or to register, call (808) 335-8418


Hilo Public Library

Newbery Quiz Bowl Book Club

  • A book club in preparation for the Newbery Quiz Bowl, an annual literature competition held on Hawaii Island.
  • Recommended for: Children in Grades 4-7; must be a Hawaii Island resident
  • Time: Fridays from 3:00PM – 4:00PM
  • Place: Online through Zoom
  • Contact:For more information or to register, call (808) 933-8890 or email hilopubliclibrary@gmail.com

Zoom Book Club

  • Recommended for: adults
  • Time: Fourth Wednesday of the month from 5:00PM – 6:00PM
  • Place: Online through Zoom
  • Contact: For more information or to register, call (808) 933-8890 or email hilopubliclibrary@gmail.com

Kailua-Kona Public Library

A book club in preparation for the Newbery Quiz Bowl, an annual literature competition held on Hawaii Island.

Recommended for: Children in Grades 4-7; must be a Hawaii Island resident

Time: Tuesdays from 5:00PM – 6:00PM

Place: Online through Zoom

Contact: For more information or to register, call (808) 327-4327


Kealakekua Public Library

Recommended for: Children ages 7-12

Time: Meets on the last Tuesday of each month from 1:00PM – 2:00PM (times are subject to change)

Place: Online through Zoom

Contact: For more information or to register, call (808) 323-7585 or email hklcirc@librarieshawaii.org


Molokai Public Library

Recommended for: Adults

Time: Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Place: Online through Zoom

Contact: For more information or to register, call (808) 553-1765


Nēnē Award Book Club

Hosted by Aiea, Mānoa, and Waipahu Public Libraries

Recommended for: Kids grades 4-6

Time: Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 3:30-4:30

Place: Online through Zoom. Registration is required.

For more information email nenezoomclub@gmail.com or call (808) 843-7333.


Waianae Public Library

The Waianae Public Library Book Club reads a variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction based on member suggestions. Titles are selected once a year and the entire list is available in January.

Recommended for: Adults

Time: Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM – 7:30PM

Place: Online through Zoom

Contact: For more information or to register, email Sheryl Lynch or call (808) 697-7868

 

All public libraries will be closed for the upcoming state holidays:
Tuesday, March 26, for Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day, and Friday, March 29, for Good Friday.

In State observance of the Good Friday holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024.