Hawaii State
Public Library System

• December 22, 2018 @ 9:00 am - December 28, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
• Categories: Community, Entertainment
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Stop by to play chess with a friend each Saturday at the library. 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.

• February 21, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - June 6, 2019 @ 4:30 pm
• Categories: Culture, Learning
• Contact: 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.

Starts on April 4, 2019 and runs through June 6, 2019
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.

• February 23, 2019 @ 10:30 am - April 27, 2019 @ 1:30 pm
• Categories: Art
• Contact: 808-933-8890

Join us for free origami crafts! Programs will be held on Saturdays. 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.

• March 23, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Categories: Reading programs
• Contact: 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.

• March 23, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Categories: Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

How did astrology become astronomy? Join us to find out more about the scientific basis of astrology. Includes discussion of Dr. Percy Seymour’s book, Astrology: The Evidence of Science and Giorgio de Santillana’s Hamlet’s Mill.

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.

• March 23, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
• Categories: Art, Learning
• Contact: 808-933-8890

The Hilo Public Library sets its Lego Challenge for its creative children!

On March 23^rd, the Lego Challenge will stir things up by giving each participant a random prompt to build with using Legos. Example: “Your name,” “the tallest tower,” “only using red Legos,”etc.

Limited to 10 participants ages 6-12. Please sign up in the Children’s Room.

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.

• March 28, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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  An event every week that begins at 8:00am on Thursday, repeating until March 28, 2019

• Categories: Art, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 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.

• March 28, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  |Recurring Event (See all)

  An event every week that begins at 8:00am on Thursday, repeating until March 28, 2019

• Categories: Art, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 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.

• March 28, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  |Recurring Event (See all)

  An event every week that begins at 10:30am on Thursday, repeating until March 28, 2019

• Categories: Art, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 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.

• March 28, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  |Recurring Event (See all)

  An event every week that begins at 10:30am on Thursday, repeating until March 28, 2019

• Categories: Art, Storytime (for kids)
• Contact: 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.