Hilo Public Library

Address

300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, United States
808-933-8888
Hilo Public Library

About

Welcome to the Hilo Public Library! Our library is the largest library on Hawaii Island and opened on Jan. 20, 1951. The Naha, one of two historic stones located in front of the library, is believed to be what King Kamehameha lifted to affirm the prophecy that he would unite the Hawaiian Islands. Well-known Hawaii Island artist Henry Bianchini’s donated sculpture “Involuntary Journey” is located in the library’s atrium.


Upcoming events at this branch

Scrabble letters scrambled

Join us on Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30pm for some fun with board games, including Scrabble.

Please check out the games at the Reference Desk and enjoy them quietly on the designated lanai tables. You may also bring games from home to share.

Program suitable for age 5 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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.

Cartoon animals reading books. Storytime

Our community partner,Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend for ages 2 and up with adult supervision.  Caregivers and families welcome.

To learn more about Parents and Children Together, visit: www.pacthawaii.org

Stuffed Animal Tigger and a toy bus

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger.

I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, enjoy music that makes you move and wiggle as well as play games that build cooperation. Join me and uncle M every Friday for this entertaining story time.

Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! Let’s bounce to story time. Hope to see you here.

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 schedule is subject to change.

Scrabble letters scrambled

Join us on Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30pm for some fun with board games, including Scrabble.

Please check out the games at the Reference Desk and enjoy them quietly on the designated lanai tables. You may also bring games from home to share.

Program suitable for age 5 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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.

Handweave multicolor heart

Join us the fourth Thursday of the month to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy the company of fellow handweaving enthusiasts! Open to handweavers of all skill levels. Don’t be “weft” behind in the fun!

Visit handweavers.org for more information about the Hui and more!

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library 7 days prior to the program date. We will make an attempt to fulfill any requests for accommodations. All programs are subject to change.

Cartoon animals reading books. Storytime

Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend for ages 2 and up with adult supervision.  Caregivers and familes wlecome.

To learn more about the various programs offered by the Partners In Development Foundation visit: https://pidf.org

Stuffed Animal Tigger and a toy bus

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger.

I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, enjoy music that makes you move and wiggle as well as play games that build cooperation. Join me and uncle M every Friday for this entertaining story time.

Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! Let’s bounce to story time. Hope to see you here.

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 schedule is subject to change.

Stuffed Animal Tigger and a toy bus

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger.

I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, enjoy music that makes you move and wiggle as well as play games that build cooperation. Join me and uncle M every Friday for this entertaining story time.

Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! Let’s bounce to story time. Hope to see you here.

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 schedule is subject to change.

Cartoon animals reading books. Storytime

Our community partner,Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend for ages 2 and up with adult supervision.  Caregivers and families welcome.

To learn more about Parents and Children Together, visit: www.pacthawaii.org

Stuffed Animal Tigger and a toy bus

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger.

I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, enjoy music that makes you move and wiggle as well as play games that build cooperation. Join me and uncle M every Friday for this entertaining story time.

Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! Let’s bounce to story time. Hope to see you here.

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 schedule is subject to change.

Hours

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

Access

Parking spots 50
Parking fee Free
Handicap parking spots 3
Book drop off Yes
Restrooms Yes

Services

Computers 10
Magazines 50
Newspapers 8
WiFi Yes
Friends' book store Yes
Free computer classes No
Meeting rooms No
Photocopying Yes
Test proctoring services No

All public libraries will be closed for the upcoming state holidays:
Tuesday, March 26, for Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day, and Friday, March 29, for Good Friday.

In State observance of the Good Friday holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024.

The Kihei Public Library will be closed on March 16, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience to our patrons.