Hawaii State
Public Library System

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• January 24, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Art, Storytime (for kids)
• 808-933-8890

Children, ages 3 and up, are invited to bring loved ones to weekly story time. This is a wonderful opportunity for youngsters to make connections and build friendships with fellow youngsters. During this time, we shares books, songs, finger plays with the littlest visitors. Children and their families are invited to stay after story time to make crafts. Come join us each week for fun and friendships.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• January 24, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• Culture, Learning
• 808-933-8890

FREE, easy Hawaiian language classes sponsored by the library!

Designed for adults & seniors. Learn Hawaiian chants/oli, songs and prayers. Instructor Puakea Sun has 8 years experience teaching Hawaiian at Kamana Senior Center.

Beginner 2 Class: Thursdays, 1:00- 2:30 PM
Intermediate Class: Thursdays, 3:00- 4:30 PM
Hilo Public Library, Program Room

It is recommended that students have some experience with the Hawaiian language.

Program size is limited. RSVP required. 

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• January 26, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Community, Entertainment
• 808-933-8890

Stop by to play chess with a friend. Chess sets are provided by Hilo Public Library.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• January 26, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Reading programs
• 808-933-8890

Little readers are invited to practice their reading skills with Pierre, a certified therapy chihuahua, and his owner, Maile. Children read their favorite books or tell Pierre stories during this one on one reading session. Pierre loves hearing stories about magical places and characters. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to join their little ones to this special reading time.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• January 26, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Entertainment
• 808-933-8890

Celebrate National Puzzle Day at the library. National Puzzle Day is celebrated every year on January 29^th, but we are celebrating a few days early!  We will have jigsaw puzzles suitable for all ages.  Stop in and help other members of the community put together a puzzle and enter to win a completed puzzle. All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date. Puzzles are courtesy of the Friends of the Hilo Public Library.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• January 29, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Storytime (for kids)
• 808-933-8890

Come to the library in your pajamas! Miss Gretchen will be hosting the Pajama Jammie Jam, a story time before bedtime, in the children’s room of the library. Get comfy and cozy with bedtime stories and music as you wind down your busy day.  All ages are welcome and bedtime attire is encouraged, you can even bring a blanket and pillow!

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 1, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Storytime (for kids)
• 808-933-8890

Babies and toddlers up to 2 years old are invited to attend weekly story times. During this time,  we share books, music, action rhymes with our littlest library users. Toddlers are encouraged to stay and play with toys after story time.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 6, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Entertainment
• 808-933-8890

Come in and try the new Nintendo Super NES classic edition video game console! Two players can play at one time – bring your gaming partner or meet a new one. This program is free and open to ages 11 to 17.

All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library 7 days in advance to request a special accommodations or a sign language interpreter.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 7, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Art, Storytime (for kids)
• 808-933-8890

Children, ages 3 and up, are invited to bring loved ones to weekly story time. This is a wonderful opportunity for youngsters to make connections and build friendships with fellow youngsters. During this time, we shares books, songs, finger plays with the littlest visitors. Children and their families are invited to stay after story time to make crafts. Come join us each week for fun and friendships.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 9, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Art
• 808-933-8890

Join us for free origami crafts!

Every other Saturday
Time: 10:30 AM-1:30PM
Hilo Public Library, lanai

Classes are free! 🙂
Origami ( Ori meaning “folding”, and kami meaning “paper” (kami changes to gami due to rendaku) is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage, the word “origami” is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 9, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Art
• 808-933-8890

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a special craft. This program is free and open to children ages 5-12. Supplies will be provided. Children 5 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 9, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Books
• 808-933-8890

Join us for an author talk with Joseph Theroux!

Joseph Theroux has published three novels, The Devil’s Throat, The White Kahuna and Black Coconuts, Brown Magic (Dial, Doubleday). He has also published fiction and historical articles in Pacific Islands Monthly, New Pacific, Hawaii, Honolulu, Sprit of Aloha, Historic Nantucket, The Hawaiian Journal of History and The Journal of Pacific History. He has lived in Samoa, Hawaii and Cape Cod.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 13, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• Art
• 808-933-8890

Children and teens are invited to make a Valentine after school.  This program is free and  supplies will be provided.  Supplies are limited to one Valentine per person. All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 14, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• 808-933-8890

Attend a special story time with Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool. A craft will follow the story.  This program is suitable for all ages and caretakers are encouraged to attend. Please contact the library 7 days in advance to request special accommodations or a sign language interpreter.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 20, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
• Art
• 808-933-8890

Rev up your imagination by building your very own cardboard car. Participants use basic cardboard and other craft supplies to make basic car parts such as wheels, headlights and bumpers. The cardboard is colored with markers and pens.

Come join us for this afterschool program. This program is appropriate for ages 5 and up.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 23, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
• Books, Community, Reading programs
• 808-933-8890

Mochi is a service dog that loves to be read stories. This program free and open to children who are at an elementary school reading level. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 23, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Art, Culture, Music
• 808-933-8890

Join us as we celebrate the Year of the Pig.  Kozmo Mimzi Animation Theater will be facilitating Chinese New Year themed crafts, music, and a parade. This program is free and all materials are provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Hilo Public Library.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

All programs are subject to change. Please contact the library 7 days in advance to request special accommodations or a sign language interpreter.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 26, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Storytime (for kids)
• 808-933-8890

Come to the library in your pajamas! Miss Gretchen will be hosting the Pajama Jammie Jam, a story time before bedtime, in the children’s room of the library. Get comfy and cozy with bedtime stories and music as you wind down your busy day.  All ages are welcome and bedtime attire is encouraged, you can even bring a blanket and pillow!

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.

• Hawaii – Hilo
• Hawaii
• February 27, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Community, Food and drink, Learning
• 808-933-8890

Learn how to start your own garden and deal with pesky pests!

• A few lucky guests may even go home with their own starter plants!
• PLUS – meet people from your community.
• Join a Walking or Potluck group for a chance to win prizes!
• Compost information.

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY:
info.bluezonesproject.com/eh/gardening 

All programs are subject to change. If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library at least 7 days before the program date.