Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• May 19, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Mahalo nui to 4 Pillars Hobby Shop and the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for sponsoring this event!

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. 

• May 19, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Gotta catch ‘em all! Meet up with friends to talk Pokémon, play the Pokémon trading card game, and learn how to play! 

Spaces are limited: contact the library to make a reservation.

This program is appropriate for ages 5-14

Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Mahalo nui to American Library Association, the Pokémon company, generous community donations, and 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. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• May 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join Julia for stories, songs, and play to strengthen our preschoolers’ early literacy skills!

This program is suitable for ages 3-5 years old.

Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

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. Program schedules are subject to change.

• May 26, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Films & Movies
• Contact: 808-327-4327

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. 

• May 30, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Music
• Contact: 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.

• May 30, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning, Reading programs
• Contact: 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. 

• May 30, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Films & Movies, Games, Learning, Research, Science, Technology, Virtual, Writing
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Due to scheduling conflicts, this meeting is cancelled. Be sure to join us at our next Teen Advisory Group meeting on Saturday, June 27th at 1:00 PM!

From planning programs to curating collections, here is your chance to get involved at the library and build community with like-minded teens!

Join our Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G) to tailor young adult library services, spaces, and collections to your interests. Being a T.A.G. team member is also a great way to earn volunteer service hours and leadership experience throughout the year. Visit the Young Adult Room to pick up an application.

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.

• June 3, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Join our Teen D&D adventure where you will be whisked away to a land made entirely of food! Create a character, battle the rot, and save the realm one bite at a time.

This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

Spaces are limited: contact the library to reserve your spot. Reservations will apply to all events within this series:

• Wednesday, June 3, 2:00-4:00 PM.
• Wednesday, June 17, 2:00-4:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 1, 2:00-4:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 15, 2:00-4:00 PM

Refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

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 the HSPLS Events Calendar.

• June 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

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. 

• June 9, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment, Games, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327

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.