Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
Join us every Tuesday morning at 9:00 for wonderful stories and an interactive craft! Great fun for children 2-5 years old and their parents or […]
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College Planning Workshop
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College Planning Workshop
The college journey can be overwhelming, but the Hawai'i Association for College Admissions Counseling, a non-profit organization of professionals in the college admissions realm, wants […]
HELP YOUR KEIKI LEARN TO READ with Educator Noel Del Cid
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HELP YOUR KEIKI LEARN TO READ with Educator Noel Del Cid
Get ready for the Back-to-School season by learning some pro tips on early literacy. Please note, this program is best suited for caregivers only. Reading […]
2 events,
Keiki Craft: Dissecting Pueo Pellets
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Keiki Craft: Dissecting Pueo Pellets
Have you ever wondered what pueo eat or how scientists learn about owl health? Ms. Margaret from the Hawaii Wildlife Center will be guiding us […]
American Red Cross – Hands-Only CPR
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American Red Cross – Hands-Only CPR
Learn how you can help save a life! American Red Cross instructor Franz Weber leads this 30-minute American Red Cross course that will teach students […]
3 events,
Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
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Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
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 […]
Award Winning Author Ryan La Sala
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Award Winning Author Ryan La Sala
*SPECIAL EVENT HOURS* Join us for a book talk & signing, as well as a community panel focusing on youth's personal identity issues in our […]
Keiki Construction Zone
Keiki Construction Zone
Join us on the last Thursday of each month for construction fun!! No hard hats needed. Just put on your creativity cap and use your […]
1 event,
Hawaiian Youths Abroad Exhibit
Hawaiian Youths Abroad Exhibit
In the 1880s, King Kalākaua sent 18 young Hawaiians to Italy, Scotland, England, China, Japan, and US to become future leaders of the Hawaiian Kingdom. […]
1 event,
First Saturday Community Art Classes
First Saturday Community Art Classes
On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class on a […]
2 events,
Harry Potter Program Series for Tweens & Teens
School's back in session just as it is in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Join us for a series of 4 programs each centered […]
Baby Storytime
Baby Storytime
Join Auntie Ariel for a storytime perfect for those under 2 years of age. Listen to stories and learn songs you can take home and […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a take-and-make craft for each child. Children must be accompanied […]
Big Island Heluhelu Quiz Bowl Meeting
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Big Island Heluhelu Quiz Bowl Meeting
Do you enjoy reading, trivia, teamwork, and earning top prizes? Join The Page Masters, the library's competitive book club. Suitable for kids in the 4th […]
Climate Connect Virtual Reality: Student Worlds Showcase
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Climate Connect Virtual Reality: Student Worlds Showcase
Join us for the Climate Connect Virtual Reality Student Showcase and experience virtual reality at the library! Visit the amazing virtual worlds created by Kauaʻi […]
2 events,
Year of the Kāhuli: Celebrating Hawaiʻi’s Native Land Snails
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Year of the Kāhuli: Celebrating Hawaiʻi’s Native Land Snails
2023 is officially the Year of the Kāhuli (Hawaiian land snails). A specialist from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources' Forestry & Wildlife […]
2 events,
Roots School Hiki Nō Art Show
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Roots School Hiki Nō Art Show
Join us at Makawao Library for the opening of The Hiki Nō Art Show, featuring artwork by Roots School elementary students celebrating the native species […]
3 events,
Reach Out and Play
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Reach Out and Play
HSPLS and AARP Hawai‘i invites kūpuna ages 50+ and their mo‘opuna (grandchildren) to a day of board game fun, in celebration of National Grandparent's Day. […]
Kayaking 101: Learn Kayaking Basics
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Kayaking 101: Learn Kayaking Basics
Ever wanted to try kayaking, but just didn't know where to start? Come and join members of Hui Wa'a Kaukahi, Hawaii's oldest and largest recreational […]
2 events,
Thoughtful Tuesdays – Guided Meditation with Summer Kester
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Thoughtful Tuesdays – Guided Meditation with Summer Kester
Please join us on a one-hour guided meditation led by mental health and peace advocate Summer Kester. Summer led a meditation for our community back […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Listen to a few stories, enjoy a felt activity and/or a song or two, and a take-and-make craft for each child. Children must be accompanied […]
2 events,
‘Olelo Hawai’i
‘Olelo Hawai’i
Please come join Kumu Edna Baker at the Hilo Public Library to learn `Olelo Hawai`i on Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm, starting on September 14th. Kumu Baker […]
5 events,
Cultivating Mindfulness with Meditation for Children and Adults
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Cultivating Mindfulness with Meditation for Children and Adults
Are you or your child stressed, anxious, struggling in work or school, or having difficulty managing emotions? Learning mindfulness can help you cope with challenging […]
Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band!
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Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band!
Since 2010 Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band has been barnstorming Hawaii’s libraries, schools and festivals, creating a musical ruckus with every show. Their […]
Tween & Teen Program: LEGO Architecture Studio
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Tween & Teen Program: LEGO Architecture Studio
Join us at the Kailua-Kona Library to design and build awesome LEGO models! Participants will learn about architecture, create designs, and model the structures of […]
Free
4 events,
HWC Keiki Science: Curiosity and Collages
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HWC Keiki Science: Curiosity and Collages
Let your curiosity and imagination soar! The sky is the limit when it comes to art; we have everything you need to make a wonderful […]
Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban-Care of Magical Creatures
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Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban-Care of Magical Creatures
Tweens & Teens! It's time for Care of Magical Creatures. In our third Harry Potter program, create your own Monster Book of Monsters as featured […]
Free
Thoughtful Tuesdays – Aromatherapy Playdough
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Thoughtful Tuesdays – Aromatherapy Playdough
Please join us for a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Aromatherapy Playdough workshop. "Aromatherapy playdough engages not just your sense of smell, but your sense of touch, too. […]
2 events,
VANGUARD Cardfight for Teens
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VANGUARD Cardfight for Teens
Like competing to see who has the most power? Check out the Vanguard Cardfight program for teens. Led by a Kahuku High School teen and […]
6 events,
‘Olelo Hawai’i
‘Olelo Hawai’i
Please come join Kumu Edna Baker at the Hilo Public Library to learn `Olelo Hawai`i on Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm, starting on September 14th. Kumu Baker […]
Under the Blue | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production
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Under the Blue | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production
Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]
Beginning a Garden
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Beginning a Garden
Join us on the Autumn Solstice for the first of this fall’s Gardening Series with Ka`u farmer Ted Bennett. He will show us how to […]
2 events,
An Introduction to Chinese Medicine
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An Introduction to Chinese Medicine
What are the principles which guide the diagnosis and successful treatment of such a wide variety of problems? We will take a deep dive into […]
4 events,
Malia Maunakea Author Visit
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Malia Maunakea Author Visit
Reservations are required. SIGN-UP opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. R.S.V.P. at the bottom of this webpage, at the library desk, or […]
Free
COMIC JAM HAWAII
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COMIC JAM HAWAII
Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), […]
Safe Falling for Seniors
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Safe Falling for Seniors
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Americans. Each year, one in four Americans age 65+ will fall. Many falls are preventable. And […]
3 events,
Civil Beat Pop-Up Newsroom
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Civil Beat Pop-Up Newsroom
Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the library for a day. Come anytime and learn more about how we do […]
Pilina Project: Weaving Relationships between Manu, People, and Hawai`i
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Pilina Project: Weaving Relationships between Manu, People, and Hawai`i
Please join us for a presentation about past, present, and future relationships among people, birds, and places. Noah Gomes, American Bird Conservancy’s Conservation and Justice […]
4 events,
Kauaʻi Community College Info Table
Kauaʻi Community College Info Table
Dreaming of a college degree but don’t want to leave Kauaʻi? Meet Rhonda Liu, Ed Specialist from the University Center at Kauaʻi Community College to […]
Kaua`i Community College Info Table
Kaua`i Community College Info Table
Dreaming of a college degree but don't want to leave Kaua`i? Meet Rhonda Liu, Ed Specialist from the University Center at Kaua`i Community College to […]
Meet Malia Maunakea
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Meet Malia Maunakea
Come meet Malia Maunakea, an author from Big Island, and discuss her book Lei and the Fire Goddess! This special celebration will include a meet […]
5 events,
Hawaii Handweavers Hui
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Hawaii Handweavers Hui
Join us the fourth Thursday of the month to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy […]
Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
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Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
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 […]
‘Olelo Hawai’i
‘Olelo Hawai’i
Please come join Kumu Edna Baker at the Hilo Public Library to learn `Olelo Hawai`i on Thursdays from 1:00-2:00pm, starting on September 14th. Kumu Baker […]
2 events,
Exploring the Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism
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Exploring the Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism
Unique in the world of philosophy is the liberating insights of the historical Buddha. We will explore his ideas and practice which leads to a […]
HWC Adult Science: Home for the Winter: Migratory Birds
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HWC Adult Science: Home for the Winter: Migratory Birds
Are Hawai'i's migratory birds impacted by light pollution? How do they make the long flights to get to Hawai'i? Learn the answers to these questions […]
4 events,
Mini Con 12
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Mini Con 12
Meet artists Audra Furuichi, Brady Evans, Jon J. Murakami, Kevin Sano, Studio Pyro & Friends, and Tara Tamayori! Pick up some cool artwork, comic books, […]
Dungeons & Dragons presented by the Aloha Adventurer’s Guild
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Dungeons & Dragons presented by the Aloha Adventurer’s Guild
Calling all adventurers! Have you always wanted to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know where or how to start? Aloha Adventurer's […]
Watercolor Class For Adults
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Watercolor Class For Adults
UPDATE: All twenty participant spots have been filled. Contact the library for more information. Explore your artistic side at the library! Artist Paige Su will […]
2 events,
Hawaiian Youths Abroad Exhibit
Hawaiian Youths Abroad Exhibit
In the 1880s, King Kalākaua sent 18 young Hawaiians to Italy, Scotland, England, China, Japan, and US to become future leaders of the Hawaiian Kingdom. […]
Food Demo – Spam™ Musubi with Brandon and Kapua
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Food Demo – Spam™ Musubi with Brandon and Kapua
In observance of World Food Day on October 16, 2023, librarians Brandon and Kapua will show guests how to make one of Hawai‘i's favorite foods […]
