Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

• April 25, 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.

• April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• Categories: Books, Branch book clubs, Community
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Teens/tweens are invited to join in our teen book discussion. Our April book selection will be the manga, Kagurabachi, volume 1. The first title of this manga series

Teens and tweens from ages 12 to 18 can sign up in the children’s room. If you are interested in checking the book out, please visit our circulation desk or request a copy with your library card. Have your own copy? Bring it with you to the meeting.

Light refreshments will be provided. Mahalo to the Friends of the Hilo Public Library sponsoring this program.

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.

• April 28, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
• Categories: Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-933-8890

• April 28, 2026 @ 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. 

• April 29, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Community
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Do you need a keiki ID card or to update the photo on a current one? Officers from the Hilo Police Department will be here to do just that. This is a free service and prior registration is not required.

About keiki ID’s:

The Hawaiʻi Police Department provides free keiki IDs at community events around the island throughout the year. A photograph of the child is taken and laminated onto a department-issued identification card with emergency information about a child. Parents are then given the keiki ID card. Remember to update your keiki’s photo at least yearly as there will be changes to physical characteristics with age.

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 29, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Financial literacy remains to be important in managing money wisely.

Edward Jones’s financial advisor, Dawn De Coito, will explain to teens the power of budgeting through her talk + activity sheets.

Bio: “Born and raised in the Puna District of the Big Island, I come from humble beginnings. I started working at age 14 and juggled three jobs to put myself through college. After living on O`ahu for 25 years, I returned to Hilo, bringing with me a deep appreciation for financial literacy and its power to create opportunities for individuals, families and communities.“

Program is free and sponsored by Edward Jones. Mahalo to Dawn De Coito and Edward Jones for educating our teens.

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. 

• April 29, 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.

• May 2, 2026
• Categories: Arts & Crafts, Books, Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-933-8890

On Saturday, May 2, visit this participating library and pick out a free comic book of your choice. Quantities are limited and are available while supplies last. Some comic titles include:

• World of Archie
• Stitch
• Energon Universe (Transformers, G.I. Joe)
• Garfield
• Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Armageddon X-Men / Avengers
• Spidey & His Amazing Friends

Costumed character appearances will be available at select O‘ahu libraries. Call for availability and/or schedule.

This comic event is for all ages and sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.

• May 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
• Categories: Learning, Music
• Contact: 808-933-8890

• May 6, 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.