Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

Come and enjoy reading to a therapy dog at the library! This program in collaboration with volunteers from K9 TheraPets is designed to give keiki […]

Come in and watch 2012's The Lorax, starring Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, and Taylor Swift. Then take a look at the book and spot the […]

Family Story Time! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. Program is suitable for age 2 and over. All children must be accompanied […]

Adults and their children actively participate in storytelling adventures! This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Bring your own small […]

Summer Storytime is here!​ ​Join us this summer on Tuesday mornings for Children's Storytime at Lihue Public Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs. Best for […]

Join the discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Excerpt from Goodreads.com: Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an activity. Great […]

Celebrate the importance of early literacy and come together to nurture pre-reading skills in your child. Listen to a few stories, enjoy a  magnet activity, […]

Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]

In person or via Zoom! Join us in reading and discussing the following titles on the third Wednesday of each month: January 17:  Before We […]

Please join us Thursday mornings for stories, songs & crafts! Best suited for 2 - 5 year olds. All children must be accompanied by a […]

Themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and their adult caregiver.  We […]

The Preschool Storytime will be held in the Windward Mall's Center Court. Join Auntie Ariel for Thursday morning storytimes! Please bring blankets, mats or something […]

Join us as we make and decorate origami bookmarks (suggested ages: 8-12).  Limited to 12 participants. Sign up in the library or call the branch […]

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

Design and create your own mini library. Completed libraries will be put on display for the Summer Reading Challenge. Guests may pick up their libraries […]

Storytime is great fun for keiki and their families! Join us for stories, simple crafts, and activities. Suitable for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an […]

Every Friday in June & July at 1pm! Celebrate Summer Reading Challenge. Join us for a book-to-movie adaptation film screening all summer long! Want to […]

Join us for a magical journey into the world of "The Last Sakura: Tales of the Yuta" written by Ashley Nakanishi and beautifully illustrated by […]

Welcome to Teen Book Club! This month we're finishing up The Invisible Life of Addi LaRue by V.E. Schwab. In this meeting we'll be discussing […]

TAG Members! Time to meet up to discuss events, programs you want to have at the Kailua-Kona Library. Not a member yet? Join us at […]

By using UV resin and recycled book paper, teens are invited to create a stunning pendant that would be great as jewelry or a keychain. […]

Inspired by the rich culture and history of the Moanalua ahupua’ (land division), local artist/author Patrick Ching painted Moanalua Memories (acrylic on canvas, 1999) displayed […]