Kailua-Kona Public Library

Address

75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
Directions

TEL: 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 Hawai‘i 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

A Taste of the Community Weekly Raffle
Text Taste of the Community Week Raffle June 1 - July 31! 4 people sitting on a blanket eating food and socializing

Summer Reading Challenge participants have a chance to win a gift card from a local food spot!

Sign up for Summer Reading and visit each week to submit a raffle ticket for that week’s gift card.

You could win a gift card to:

Poi Dog Deli

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

RC Kona

HiCO

Kona Crust

Denny’s

Island Time Boba Cafe

Kona Brewing Co.

Puna Chocolate Co

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for helping to sponsor 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.

Tuesday Chess Club
graphic of multicolored cjess pieces

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.

Family Storytime: PIZZA PARTY!
star background with image of cat eating pizza in party hat, and pizza boxes. text reads: "Family Storytime Pizza Party"

Join Julia for a special evening storytime for the whole family!

Come enjoy a cozy evening of songs and stories. Make dinner easy and stay for pizza!

Spaces are limited: Contact your library to make a reservation. This event is appropriate for families with children of all ages, particularly 0-5. 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.

Hawaiian Language Beginner’s Class for Adults – Series
Hawaiian Language Beginner's class for adults

Learn Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane. 

This is a series of 4 classes, each Tuesday evening in July.  July 7, 14, 21, 28.

Feel free to attend each one and improve your skills!

Contact the library to sign-up: 808-327-4327.

Mahalo nui to 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.

Super Smash Bros. Teen Tournament
Super Smash Bros. Teen Tournament logo with two teens playing video games. A gold star, gold trophy, and red-and-white mushroom floats over their heads.

Join our Super Smash Bros. Teen Tournament!

Enjoy free snacks and friendly competition. 

This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

Spaces are limited. Contact the library to reserve your spot.

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. 

Paint & Sip: A Paint-by-Numbers Social!
paint by numbers image, hand with paintbrush, paint, top view of a drink with ice and lime

Relax, unwind, make some new friends, and get creative at our adult Paint & Sip program!

Follow a paint-by-numbers design while enjoying a refreshing mocktail.

All supplies will be provided.

Space is limited, please contact the library to make a reservation.

Please note this is a mocktail event; no alcoholic beverages will be served or permitted.

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.

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

Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months.

Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we will read, sing, rhyme, and play 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 HSPLS Events Calendar.

Chess Club Tournament
July 11 Chess Club Tournament featuring two players seated across from each other at a chess board

Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to enroll in our first Chess Club Tournament!

Refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

Spaces are limited: contact the library to reserve your spot. 

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.

A Taste of the Community Weekly Raffle
Text Taste of the Community Week Raffle June 1 - July 31! 4 people sitting on a blanket eating food and socializing

Summer Reading Challenge participants have a chance to win a gift card from a local food spot!

Sign up for Summer Reading and visit each week to submit a raffle ticket for that week’s gift card.

You could win a gift card to:

Poi Dog Deli

Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill

RC Kona

HiCO

Kona Crust

Denny’s

Island Time Boba Cafe

Kona Brewing Co.

Puna Chocolate Co

Mahalo nui to the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.) for helping to sponsor 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.

Tuesday Chess Club
graphic of multicolored cjess pieces

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.

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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