Kailua-Kona Public Library

Address

75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
808-327-4327
Kailua-Kona Public Library

About

Welcome to the Kailua-Kona Public Library! Designed by architect George Iwasaki, our library opened on a leap day – Feb. 29, 1992. It is the second largest and second busiest library on Hawaii Island. We have a drive-through bookdrop and won an exemplary architectural design award from the Commission on Persons with Disabilities.

Upcoming events at this branch

Tuesday Chess Club
white and brown chess pieces on a chess board

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 your level of chess play we invite you to come and enjoy the game, learn new skills, share a little competition and get your chess on!

This program is open to all ages and levels of play.

We are dedicating a space every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm with a limited supply of boards and a handful of volunteers to bring the excitement of chess to our community.

Inspiring curiosity and creating opportunities for all to read, learn and connect!!

If you are interested in volunteering, please call for more information.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. 

Alphabet Story Time
Alphabet Story Time title curved over book with ABC print

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for an alphabet-focused story time to develop early literacy skills, including print recognition and phonemic awareness.

This program is suitable for keiki in preschool and those beginning independent reading.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this program!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. For a schedule of events, go to librarieshawaii.org/events.

Architecture LEGO Studio
Lego city building

Design and build a LEGO Community!

In this program series, you will have the opportunity to work with local architect Maziyar Rajaei of Oculus, LLC. to learn about what it takes to build a community from the ground up. This project will last between 6-9 months and repeat attendance to the events is highly encouraged. Building a community is not a one-person job, but takes teams. You’ll work together, building a community out of LEGOs!

For tweens and teens, you will explore career fields in:

  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Construction

This program series is for Grades 3-12 so bring your family!

Mahalo to Oculus, LLC. for volunteering your time, and to Friends of the Libraries, Kona for providing funding for supplies and snacks.

Call the Kailua-Kona Library to sign up for the program! 808-327-4327

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Beginning Knitting with Joann
knitting sample

Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind of stitches by making a dishcloth.

This 1.5-hour program is suitable for ages 8-100 and space is limited. All materials will be provided.

Contact the library to make a reservation.

This program is proudly sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona. (F.O.L.K.)

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Tuesday Chess Club
white and brown chess pieces on a chess board

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 your level of chess play we invite you to come and enjoy the game, learn new skills, share a little competition and get your chess on!

This program is open to all ages and levels of play.

We are dedicating a space every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm with a limited supply of boards and a handful of volunteers to bring the excitement of chess to our community.

Inspiring curiosity and creating opportunities for all to read, learn and connect!!

If you are interested in volunteering, please call for more information.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. 

Hawai’i Coffee Tasting with Pacific Coffee Research
Pacific Coffee Research coffee cups coffee beans

In this Hawaiʻi Coffee Tasting led by Madeleine from Pacific Coffee Research, you will have the opportunity to taste four different coffees from Kona, Kaʻū, and Maui while learning about the history of coffee in Hawaiʻi and what’s happening today. This informal tasting will introduce you to the basics of building sensory skills in coffee simply through intentional observation of what you’re experiencing in the cup.

We hope you’ll come taste and learn with us as we explore the world of coffee in Hawaiʻi!

Limited to 20 attendees; please contact the library to make a reservation.

This program is proudly sponsored by Friends of the Libraries, Kona. (F.O.L.K.)

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Teen Hangout
green background. images of drawing, switch controller, art, cat with popcorn, chess pieces

Tweens & Teens!

On the first and third Wednesday of the month, drop in for an activity in the YA room after school. From gaming to art, or even a short movie – join us for a fun activity.

Free snacks to all who attend, so bring your friends.

Mahalo to Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this program!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. 

Babies, Books, and Blankets
Parents holding a baby while sitting on a blanket with a stack of books and a teddy bear

Join Kauʻi the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lapsit for babies 2 years old and under.

Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on.

Together, we will review books, action rhymes, songs and incorporate playtime to encourage family bonding and help build our littlest library users’ early literacy skills.

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this program!

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. For a schedule of events, go to librarieshawaii.org/events.

Teen Book Club
teen book club circle design

Welcome to Teen Book Club!

This month we’re reading The Invisible Life of Addi LaRue by V.E. Schwab.

In this meeting we’ll be discussing parts 1-3 (about half of the book). If you need a copy, stop by the library to pick one up.

Snacks are generously provided by Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.)

This program is suitable for teens.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. 

Tuesday Chess Club
white and brown chess pieces on a chess board

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 your level of chess play we invite you to come and enjoy the game, learn new skills, share a little competition and get your chess on!

This program is open to all ages and levels of play.

We are dedicating a space every Tuesday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm with a limited supply of boards and a handful of volunteers to bring the excitement of chess to our community.

Inspiring curiosity and creating opportunities for all to read, learn and connect!!

If you are interested in volunteering, please call for more information.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. 

Hours

Date Time
Monday CLOSED - CLOSED
Tuesday 12:00PM - 7:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday CLOSED - CLOSED

Access

Parking spots 23
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 2
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 20
Magazines 38
Newspapers 5
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store No
Free computer classes Yes
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services Yes

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In State observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed from May 25 to 27, 2024.