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March 2020

Sat 21

PROGRAM CANCELLED – Book Talk with Tiffany Manchester

March 21, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Join us for a talk with author Tiffany Manchester! Tiffany will discuss her book, Surfer Girls Kick A**. She will share her inspiration for writing […]

Sat 21

PROGRAM CANCELLED – Art Journaling Club for Teens and Tweens

March 21, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Children ages 12 and older are invited join the art journal club. Art journaling is a creative process that combines both visual and written mediums. […]

Wed 25

PROGRAM CANCELLED – Leprechaun Bait Craft Activity

March 25, 2020 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Leprechauns are little bearded men wearing coats and find themselves in mischief in Irish folktales. We often associate them with a pot of gold at […]

Wed 25

PROGRAM CANCELLED – Free Movie Night: Harriet

March 25, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Please join us for some family fun at Hilo Public Library’s Free Movie Night on Wednesday, March 25th at 4:30pm. The movie will be held […]

Fri 27

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PROGRAM CANCELLED – Toddler Story Time and Play Time

March 27, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Babies and toddlers (1-3) are invited to attend story time. During this time, we share books, music, action rhymes with our littlest library users. Come and […]

April 2020

Wed 1

PROGRAM CANCELLED — Nintendo Super NES Game Day for Teens and Tweens

April 1, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Come in and try the new Nintendo Super NES classic edition video game console! Two players can play at one time - bring your gaming […]

May 2022

Thu 19

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Family Story Time and Craft With Tutu & Me Traveling Preschool

May 19, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Join us in the children's room for a special community partner story time. We will be reading "Grandpa's Mixed-Up Luau". There will be singing and […]

Sat 21

Family Story Time and Craft with Project Pilina

May 21, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Our community partner, Michele A. Carvalho, will be reading the children’s book: Wanda's Roses by Pat Brisson. Join us in the children’s room for this […]

Tue 24

VIRTUAL EVENT – Book Club “The Atomic City Girls”

May 24, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Hawaii - Hilo 300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, United States

Zoom Book Club: The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard. Recommended for ages 18 and older. If you need an auxiliary/service or other accommodation due […]

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