Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• April 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Learning, Music, Reading programs, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-327-4327

• April 18, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Design and build otherworldly LEGO architecture fit for the Space Age!

This program is suitable for ages 10-18.

Spaces are limited: contact the library to make a reservation. Reservations will apply to all events within this series:

• Saturday, April 18, 2026
• Saturday, May 23, 2026 (TBD)
• Saturday, June 13, 2026
• Saturday, July 18, 2026

Mahalo nui to Oculus Architecture | Design, AIA Honolulu, and F.O.L.K. for sponsoring this series!

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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

• April 18, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Entertainment, Games, Learning, Science, Technology
• Contact: 808-327-4327

• April 21, 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Entertainment, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

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. Call the library if you’re interested in volunteering to teach!

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.

• April 21, 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.

• April 22, 2026
• Categories: Books, Community, Entertainment, Poetry
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Visit the library and build a unique poem using the titles of young adult books!

• Teens are invited to submit stacks of poetry April 1st through April 18th.
• Voting is open to all ages from April 21st through April 30th.
• The winner will be contacted on May 1st to select a gift card of their choice!

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.

• April 22, 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.

• April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Learning
• Contact: 808-327-4327

Love to knit or crochet? 

Enjoy the company of other fiber artists? 

Bring your own creations and see what others are doing!

If you’d like to attend a class, please ask at the circulation desk 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.

• April 25, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 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. 

• April 25, 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

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.