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Hawai‘i Handweavers Hui

Posted on Sep 13, 2025 in

Are you curious about textiles and handcrafted items? Welcome to the beautiful craft of handweaving! Join us at Hilo Public Library the third Saturday of ...
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Art Actions for Peace

Posted on Sep 13, 2025 in

  Join us in making origami and poetry to celebrate the International Day of Peace, which happens every year on September 21. Materials, instructions, and ...
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Keiki Storytime

Posted on Aug 16, 2025 in

Join us for keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. ...
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Keiki Storytime

Posted on Aug 16, 2025 in

Join us for keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. ...
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Keiki Storytime

Posted on Aug 16, 2025 in

Join us for keiki storytime. Keiki will enjoy a few stories, rhymes or songs, and do a craft or creative activity. Materials will be provided. ...
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CANCELLED: Teen Activity: Video Games Day

Posted on Jul 21, 2025 in

Teen Activity: Video Games Day event has been cancelled.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

More than 23,400 readers joined this year’s Hawaiʻi State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge—up 44 percent from 2024. “Over the summer, tens of thousands ...
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Kids in grades K–8 can keep the summer reading momentum going by joining the National Summer Reading Challenge, hosted by the White House. Here’s how ...
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The Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) is currently working to update Hawaiʻi’s Early Childhood State Plan—a strategic roadmap that outlines how the state supports ...
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Hana No’eau with Kumu Ka’uhane

Posted on Aug 20, 2025 in

Learn about a variety of traditional Hawaiian cultural arts with a small hands-on activity. Topic: Lauhala Fans For adults only. Space is limited. Please contact the ...
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HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha I Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, 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 will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.

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.