Hawaii State
Public Library System

• May 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Aloha kākou! This May, 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. 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.

• May 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Aloha kākou! This May, 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. 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.

• May 23, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger.

You are invited to join me and my buddies to a lively story time of books, music and toys. Participants join me as we explore new and wonderful worlds of books. After our engaging romp through books and music, we engage in playtime as we make friends along the way.

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.

• May 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Aloha kākou! This May, 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. 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.

• May 29, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Culture, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Aloha kākou! This May, 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. 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.

• May 30, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Hello my friends! My name is Tigger.

You are invited to join me and my buddies to a lively story time of books, music and toys. Participants join me as we explore new and wonderful worlds of books. After our engaging romp through books and music, we engage in playtime as we make friends along the way.

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.

• June 7, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Categories: Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Imagine It…Build It with Legos.

The library provides Lego enthusiasts with Legos for building and imaginative play for one hour. At the end of the hour, all works of art are displayed in our display case for the month. This program is suitable for ages 5 and up.  You are also invited to dress up as your favorite character during this 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.

• June 12, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Community, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 808-933-8890

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, visit: Parents and Children Together

• June 21, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Culture, Music
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Children and families are invited to a summer reading program celebration with local artist and story teller Kozmo Mimzi.  We will celebrate the snake, the Chinese zodiac symbol for 2025.Our fiesta will include crafts and music. All materials will be supplied.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Registration is not required.  This program is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Hilo Public Library.

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. Events will not be held on State holidays.

• June 27, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Celebrate our summer reading challenge with a Mele craft. Ukulele is a beloved instrument of our island and this summer you can make your very own out of cardboard. Colored paper in glitter and metallic provides various colors to make your ukulele stand out. Participants use markers and string to complete their craft.

This program is suitable for kids 5 and up accompanied by a caregiver. This program is free and supplies are provided through the Friends of the Hilo Public Library. Join us in the program room to make your craft.

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 at librarieshawaii.org/events.