Hawaiʻi State
Public Library System

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Interested in learning the basics of mahjong or looking for a friendly group of competitors? Join us on the first and last Friday of every […]

Interested in learning basic Chinese mahjong? Stop by the library for a lesson and a chance to play! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]

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 […]

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 […]