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Come hang out with us for our after-school movie event! Kids of all ages 5 and up can enjoy a thoughtfully picked movie each week […]

Social Service Navigation at Pāhoa Public & School Library A Puna Social Service Navigator and Certified Kokua Specialist from Kumukahi Health + Wellness will be […]

Come in and learn how to tie specialized knots and make something cool with them! We provide the chord and pins, you provide the inspiration. […]

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 […]

Our Hāmākua Homestead series is back, and it’s more exciting than ever! Get ready for inspiring sessions on permaculture design, unlocking the secrets to building […]

Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowl Soundbath A unique immersive experience of being “bathed” in the vibrations of eight 432 Hz Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls made from […]

Please join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a fun and educational family storytime. This program is geared towards families with children ages 0-5. […]

It’s graduation and wedding season! Learn to make a simple lei from the leaves of a ti plant, something you probably have in your backyard. […]

Join us for Family Story Time every Tuesday morning! Come join us for fun stories, dances, and songs. There will be a free new book […]

Join the discussion of Fox 8 by George Saunders. We will also share our favorite poems at this meeting. Excerpt from Goodreads.com:"A darkly comic short […]

Location: table on lanai Social Service Navigators from Vibrant Hawai‘i will be on-site to offer resources and services to community members in need. Get help […]

Attend a free 120 minute session on computer basics. Participants will learn: Turning on your device Identifying the mouse pointer and functions Type in the […]

Come join us each Tuesday for some LEGO building fun at the library! Kids are welcome to let their imagination run wild during this open […]

Join local author Virginia Fortner for a workshop on writing. For those who want to become, and those who are, writers! Participants choose, sample, and […]

If you’re a great Lego Builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you!  Children will have the opportunity to get creative following […]

Join the fun to learn new skills and participate in friendly competition! Chess players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to attend. […]

This program is designed for ages birth through early elementary. Participants will use interactive props and and instruments to encourage musical participation. Attend one class […]

Drop-in between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm every Tuesday evening to enjoy an evening of games with family and friends. We'll have our games available […]

Start your college journey in West Hawaiʻi at Hawaiʻi Community College – Pālamanui! Meet with the Office of Student Services team from Pālamanui to guide […]

Learn Hawaiian language basics with Kumu Kaʻuhane.  The same class will be offered monthly. Feel free to attend each one and improve your skills! Contact […]

Join us for Story Time every Wednesday! It’s a fun and lively program made just for little ones and their caregivers. Each week, your keiki […]

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 […]

All classes taught by Melissa Sigh. With twenty-six years of teaching experience, Melissa Sigh fosters student growth and joy through music-making, personal connection, and insightful […]

Calling all super fans! Swing by the library after school for a mini Jeopardy-style trivia game packed with your favorite fandoms – from Marvel to Middle-earth, […]

Join us for an afternoon of building with LEGO! Work with your friends on a larger creation or craft solo. Projects will be displayed in […]

Please join us for an after-school Lego engineering challenge! This month we'll build favorite scenes from books we love. If you've ever thought it would […]

Come build with Legos at North Kohala Library! Participants can free build whatever they can imagine or collaborate together to build a larger, themed project […]

Are you a Scrabble champion? Have you never played before, but would like to try? Then come and join our new Scrabble Club! The Club […]

Let your imagination soar on Wednesday afternoons! Bricks and build plates provided. All skill levels are welcome. This program will not take place on State […]

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! Demo decks will be provided for learning and casual game play. This program is especially for […]

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 […]

Welcome to Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lapsit for babies 2 and under. Bring your baby and a blanket to sit on. We'll provide the […]

Calling all super fans! Swing by the library after school for a mini Jeopardy-style trivia game packed with your favorite fandoms – from Marvel to […]

“Every child is an artist.” – Pablo Picasso Join us for new creations each week! All materials provided. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]

Local sewing expert Marge continues to teach us sewing basics! This 90-minute program is suitable for ages 8 and up. Please see a staff member […]

May's Book Club pick is The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. Rather than a typical how-to money advice book, Housel offers ideas about how […]

Please join us for free ukulele classes which are designed for mixed ages. The classes are taught by Melissa Sigh. With twenty-six years of teaching […]

Join us for a creative, Dungeons & Dragons–style tabletop role-playing experience every Friday from 3–4 PM! Children will explore imaginative worlds through drawing, improv, and […]

Join the "club" and learn how to play this game from 19th century China. Players of all skill levels are welcome! Event will not be […]

Join Julia for Babies, Books, and Blankets, a lap-sit for babies and toddlers, 0-24 months. Bring your babies and a comfortable blanket to sit on. Together, we […]

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 […]

Location: Program Room Are you curious about textiles and handcrafted items? Welcome to the beautiful craft of handweaving! Join us at Hilo Public Library the […]

Enjoy a movie at the library! Join us every third Saturday for box office hits on the big screen with big sound. We'll prove the […]

LEGO builders ages 6-10 are invited to take on our mystery LEGO Junior Challenge! Space is limited, and spots fill quickly! To RSVP, contact Kailua-Kona […]

Learn embroidery basics with Joann DʻAddio while crafting a custom design! This program is suitable for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Spaces are limited. Contact […]