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Creative Collective

Posted on Feb 24, 2026 in

Come to Create, Craft, & Connect with Your Community! Join the Creative Collective, a welcoming space for makers of all ages! Bring your own craft project to ...
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Creative Collective

Posted on Feb 24, 2026 in

Come to Create, Craft, & Connect with Your Community! Join the Creative Collective, a welcoming space for makers of all ages! Bring your own craft project to ...
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Creative Collective

Posted on Feb 24, 2026 in

Come to Create, Craft, & Connect with Your Community! Join the Creative Collective, a welcoming space for makers of all ages! Bring your own craft project to ...
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Read To A Therapy Dog: Meet Adaka

Posted on Mar 20, 2026 in

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 ...
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Read to a Dog

Posted on Sep 18, 2025 in

CANCELED | This event is canceled due to the severe weather and changing conditions. Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief? Join us ...
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Children’s Storytime

Posted on Jun 28, 2025 in

CANCELED | This event is canceled due to the severe weather and changing conditions. Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State ...
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Keiki ID With HPD

Posted on Mar 20, 2026 in

  Do you need a keiki ID card or to update the photo on a current one? Officers from the Hilo Police Department will be ...
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Writers’ Group

Posted on Dec 27, 2025 in

CANCELED | This event is canceled due to the severe weather and changing conditions. Looking for a like minded writing group? Or ready to write ...
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CANCELED | This event is canceled due to the severe weather and changing conditions. All teens (ages 13-18) are invited to participate in our Spring ...
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LEGO Challenge

Posted on Dec 27, 2025 in

CANCELED | Governor Green orders closure of all libraries on Oʻahu amid severe weather on Friday March 20, 2026 Calling all LEGO Builders! Are you ...
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ALERT #1 | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3.
The following branches will be OPEN on July 3 and closed on July 4: ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.

ALERT #2 | Network Maintenance – Sunday, July 5, 2026, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm HST. Access to our website and online services will be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.