Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• October 8, 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 10, 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 11, 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 15, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Community
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Tweens/Teens can celebrate “Inktober” as they make ink art using our provided supplies. Beginner-friendly as each person will make their own ink blot and work from there. Please bring your own aprons or avoid wearing nice clothes as ink stains. Gloves will be provided.

Teens/Tweens may take home their art or submit it for our upcoming “Inktober” patron display in mid-November. If you have requested your artwork to be returned, it will be available to pick-up Dec. 2 – Dec. 16 during business hours.

• October 15, 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 16, 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. Class will not be held on October 9th. 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 16, 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

• October 16, 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. Class will not be held on October 9th. 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 17, 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 17, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Arts & Crafts
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Learn the basics of knitting and create pieces you can practice on with Karen.

The first projects will be easy to finish in just a few hours.  All supplies will be provided.

​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.