Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 22, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play. We also have an assortment of other board games to choose from.

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

Program is suitable for ages 8 to adult. Children must be always accompanied by an adult.

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 and will not be held on State holidays.

• October 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Aloha kākou! Please join us at Hilo Public Library for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna will show us how to include using the Hawaiian language in our daily lives and much more.

The Thursday morning sessions are scheduled from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and repeats in the afternoon. Schedule has been extended through November 13, 2025 (last day). Program suitable for adults, all skill levels welcome. No registration required.

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.

• October 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Aloha kākou! Please join us at Hilo Public Library for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna will show us how to include using the Hawaiian language in our daily lives and much more.

The Thursday afternoon sessions are scheduled from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Schedule has been extended through November 13, 2025 (last day). Program suitable for adults, all skill levels welcome. No registration required.

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.

• October 24, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Books
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Join fellow toddlers for weekly story times as we share books and songs with one another. Books are read by the librarian during this time to promote the love of reading  with our youngest readers. Music provides a wonderful outlet as little ones enjoy moving around after a story.  Once our time of stories and music concludes, children and their loved ones may spend time enjoying our story time toys.

We hope to see you. This program is suitable to children up to age 5 accompanied by and adult.

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.

• October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Meet our newest therapy dog Adaka!  This  program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and no judgment. However, if you don’t want to read to the dog, you can just visit.  All the dogs that participate are specially trained and can help kids of all ages practice reading aloud without judgment.  If you want a comfortable setting to practice your reading fluency, reading comprehension, or comfort with canines in general, this is the event for you.  Registration is not required.

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.

• October 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Make a fun dog craft using cardboard and cardboard tubes. Participants’ join two cardboards by gluing a tube to them. Once the cardboard is glued, the fun of decorating begins. Kids use markers and stencils to draw and decorate their Halloween dog.  We hope you will join us for some holiday crafting and fun.

This craft is suitable for children 5 and up.

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.

• October 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Books, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Tina is a certified Therapy Dog with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, delighting in the company of people of all ages, with a special fondness for children. She loves a good book and eagerly awaits your visit to read to her and offer some gentle pets.

This program is free and suitable for ages 5 and up.  Parent or caregiver must be present when child is participating in this program.  This program is to help young readers feel comfortable practicing their reading skills in a relaxed environment.  Registration is not necessary and inquiries are welcome.

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. 

• October 29, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Join us for a “talk story” and presentation by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).

This free informational session is geared for kupuna, adults with disabilities, and/or caregivers. The ADRC will share an overview of their services and programs as well as discuss best practices for older adults.

The Hawai’i ADRC provides information, awareness and referrals island wide. If you are unable to attend, information and assistance can be obtained via their website, Visit Aging & Disability Resource Center.

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.

• October 29, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play. We also have an assortment of other board games to choose from.

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

Program is suitable for ages 8 to adult. Children must be always accompanied by an adult.

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 and will not be held on State holidays.

• October 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Aloha kākou! Please join us at Hilo Public Library for ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes led by Kumu Edna Baker. Kumu Edna will show us how to include using the Hawaiian language in our daily lives and much more.

The Thursday morning sessions are scheduled from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and repeats in the afternoon. Schedule has been extended through November 13, 2025 (last day). Program suitable for adults, all skill levels welcome. No registration required.

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.