Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• March 31, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
• Categories: Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-933-8890

• March 31, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Music
• Contact: 808-933-8890

This music program is designed for all ages. Students will learn several introductory ukulele chords. Younger keiki will participate in movement activities as older keiki and adults progress to more challenging ukulele chords. We encourage students to bring their own ukulele as a limited amount can be provided for class use. Hilo Library does provide ukulele rentals with a valid library card. All classes will be taught by Melissa Sigh, who has 26 years of teaching experience.

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 1, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
• Categories: Books, Community, Reading programs
• Contact: 808-933-8890

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. The registered therapy dogs of K9 Therapets Hawaii visit the first Wednesday of the month.  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.

• April 1, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings on the library’s lanai from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play and more. 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.

• April 2, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Join us for a story time and information session with Aunty Hazel from Ohana Literacy Assistance. This is a non-profit organization that provides reading and literacy assistance to Big Island families. This program is free and registration is not necessary. 

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 7, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
• Categories: Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-933-8890

• April 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Categories: Music
• Contact: 808-933-8890

This music program is designed for all ages. Students will learn several introductory ukulele chords. Younger keiki will participate in movement activities as older keiki and adults progress to more challenging ukulele chords. We encourage students to bring their own ukulele as a limited amount can be provided for class use. Hilo Library does provide ukulele rentals with a valid library card. All classes will be taught by Melissa Sigh, who has 26 years of teaching experience.

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 8, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Categories: Community, Games, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Game on! Join us Wednesday evenings on the library’s lanai from 4:30-6:30 pm for Scrabble play and more. 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.

• April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Location: Program Room

Curious about loom weaving? Discover and learn how to create cloth on a loom in this hands-on class. This session will be taught by members of the Hawai’i Handweavers’ Hui and is free and open to the public.

Registration is required and spots are limited. Register online at Hawai‘i Handweavers’ Hui Loom Weaving Registration Page (Hilo Public Library is not handling registration.)

Email classes@hawaiihandweavers.org for additional 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 11, 2026 @ 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.