Library Cards Sign-up Month…is Elemental
Throughout September, libraries are celebrating library card sign-up month. Kids who get their very first library card are encouraged to receive a goody bag from […]
Throughout September, libraries are celebrating library card sign-up month. Kids who get their very first library card are encouraged to receive a goody bag from […]
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 […]
Are you curious about your family history? Then come in from 5:00 - 6:45 PM and learn how to utilize the Library's genealogical resources! We […]
Are you in favor of furthering community journalism in our town? What will it take? Come meet with other concerned citizens to explore the possibilities. […]
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 […]
Tweens & Teens! It's the Kailua-Kona Library World Cup! Compete with others in a quidditch tournament! Quidditch game will begin at 4:15 and is a […]
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]
Learn how wind turbines work and how wind can be used to provide energy to communities. Build a basic wind turbine with us, then use […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
Join us at Art Club to make beaded friendship bracelets! Show friends you care with a gift, or make some to keep. These bracelets can […]
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 […]
Disney Movie Night! Tonight's movie will be The Emperor's New Groove! Come and join Cuzco and Pacha as they try to find their way back […]
Strategy! Mental exercise! Chess Club! Join us and learn to play or brush up on your skills. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome to […]
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]
Would you like to hear a story in Japanese? Then come and join our presenter, Elorah, on Wednesday afternoons! Stories will be for keiki age […]
October is fire safety month! We will have a special guest for story time from the Hawaii County Fire Department. Our community helper will explain […]
Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring your original writing to the Hilo Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:30pm (10/7 & 10/21). Casey Simpson […]
Join Ms. Jen the Kids’ Librarian and Ms. Mary for a special alphabetic celebration, including songs, stories, and activity stations to practice print and phonemic […]
Come and learn to paint like Bob Ross! We'll be watching one of his shows, and following along. Come and create happy little trees with […]
Learn about the life and legacy of King Kamehameha, known for uniting the Hawaiian Islands and creating the kingdom of Hawai'i. This historical lecture will […]
Join the discussion of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. In 1934, everything in Elsa’s life is in danger of withering in the heat or blowing away […]
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
Join Ms. Jen the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lapsit for babies 2 years old and under. Bring your babies and a […]
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]
Join us for a delightful performance of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" with the West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet! The members of the Quintet, Robbie […]
Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]
Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
Would you like to try learning how to sing? Maybe you already do and would just like to brush up on technique. Then come and […]
Ever wanted to try this fun, portable, and practical craft? Or maybe you already know how, but need help learning to read patterns? Come join […]
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 […]
Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, Spirited Away. When a young girl gets trapped in a strange new world of spirits, […]
Why do all birds have wings and beaks but they don’t all look the same? They adapt to their surroundings! Learn about bird adaptations and […]
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]
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 […]
Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]
Birds and craft projects, our favorite! Come learn about the incredible ways Hawaiian birds have adapted to their environment, and get creative while making your […]
Join us for the second of this fall’s Gardening Series with Ka`u farmer Ted Bennett! In this session he’ll discuss garden location, plants, transforming dirt […]
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
Imagine It...Build It with Legos. The library provides Lego enthusiasts with Legos for building and imaginative play for one hour. At the end of the […]
Third Saturday Movie Matinees 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month, through August 2024. Movies are back at the library and we’re providing […]
Bring your original writing to the Hilo Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:30pm (10/7 & 10/21). Casey Simpson […]
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 […]
Learn to make colorful foil art with Kimi! Join us for a fun-filled night of foil and imagination. Program is suitable for age 5 and […]
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the single largest, fully protected conservation area on Earth. Papahānaumokuākea is a habitat for monk seals, sea turtles, over 14 […]
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]
How far will your airplane fly? Experiment with different designs and materials to get your airplane the farthest! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]
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 […]
While the Kailua-Kona Public Library is closed for renovation, 'Babies, Books, and Blankets' is temporarily relocating to the Kealakekua Public Library. Join Ms. Jen the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library's monkeypod tree, weather […]
Do you see more birds in your yard during the winter months? Ms. Margaret from the Hawaii Wildlife Center will introduce ways you can prepare […]
Come join us for a fun morning of reading and a hands on activity. Learn how to make a cute bat clip for Halloween in […]
With the advent of Chat GPT and other large language models, we have at our disposal the next level of AI tools. Adam Moes L. […]
Celebrate Halloween with us! We will make some fun last-minute decorations, paint pumpkins, and other spooky-style projects. Art Club is a fun, once-a-month creative space. […]
Join us for fun Halloween Storytime with Miss Sara! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and make a craft to take home. Come in costume if […]
Please join us for a free screening of the movie, Roald Dahl's The Witches. The tale of a young orphaned boy who, in late 1967, […]
Join us for a Halloween showing of Disney's Hocus Pocus - plus free popcorn! (while supplies last) Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy […]
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for a fun-filled storytime! We’ll sing songs, read a few simple stories, then make a craft or do an […]
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 […]
While the Kailua-Kona Public Library is closed for renovation, 'Babies, Books, and Blankets' is temporarily relocating to the Kealakekua Public Library. Join Ms. Jen the […]
Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
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 […]
Bring your original writing to the Hilo Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:30pm (11/4 & 11/18). Casey Simpson […]