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  Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of the library for a day. Come anytime and learn more about how we do […]

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 […]

Join the fun with stories, crafts, movement, and whatevahs! Keep keiki loving stories and stuffs! Meet Mr. Alligator. Find out what other programs we have […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learn how to support your elementary students' growth as a reader at home! Ms. Rebecca Snowden, a 4th grade teacher at Kekaha Elementary, will share […]

Storytimes for preschool age children feature themed stories, rhymes, and songs. Most storytimes will be followed by a simple activity. All children must be accompanied […]

Join us for our weekly preschool storytime program which includes themed stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and a simple craft. This 45-minute program is suitable for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Are you newly in love with orchids, but unsure how to care for them? Or perhaps you have a struggling orchid that needs a little […]

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 […]

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 […]

Meet artists Audra Furuichi, Brady Evans, Jon J. Murakami, Kevin Sano, Studio Pyro & Friends, and Tara Tamayori!  Pick up some cool artwork, comic books, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Born and Raised on Maui, Anthony has been rooted in Hawaiian music from an early age, forging an original path perpetuating the music of his […]

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. […]

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 […]