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Harry Potter Program Series for Tweens & Teens
School's back in session just as it is in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Join us for a series of 4 programs each centered […]
Genealogy Night
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Genealogy Night
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 […]
Community Journalism Meeting – CANCELLED
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Community Journalism Meeting – CANCELLED
Are you in favor of furthering community journalism in our town? What will it take? Come meet with other concerned citizens to explore the possibilities. […]
5 events,
Pilina Project: Weaving Relationships between Manu, People, and Hawai`i
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Pilina Project: Weaving Relationships between Manu, People, and Hawai`i
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 […]
Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire – Quidditch Tournament
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Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire – Quidditch Tournament
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 […]
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Game Night!
Game Night!
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
6 events,
Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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 […]
Keiki Craft: Making Wind Turbines
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Keiki Craft: Making Wind Turbines
Learn how wind turbines work and how wind can be used to provide energy to communities. Build a basic wind turbine with us, then use […]
Meet Malia Maunakea
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Meet Malia Maunakea
Come meet Malia Maunakea, an author from Big Island, and discuss her book Lei and the Fire Goddess! This special celebration will include a meet […]
6 events,
Hawaii Handweavers Hui
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Hawaii Handweavers Hui
Join us the fourth Thursday of the month to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy […]
Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
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Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
Our community partner,Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend […]
‘Olelo Hawai’i
‘Olelo Hawai’i
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 […]
5 events,
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
Art Club – Friendship Bracelets!
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Art Club – Friendship Bracelets!
Join us at Art Club to make beaded friendship bracelets! Show friends you care with a gift, or make some to keep. These bracelets can […]
Exploring the Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism
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Exploring the Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism
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 […]
2 events,
Disney Movie Night – The Emperor’s New Groove
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Disney Movie Night – The Emperor’s New Groove
Disney Movie Night! Tonight's movie will be The Emperor's New Groove! Come and join Cuzco and Pacha as they try to find their way back […]
Chess Club
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Chess Club
Strategy! Mental exercise! Chess Club! Join us and learn to play or brush up on your skills. Both beginners and veteran players are welcome to […]
1 event,
Game Night!
Game Night!
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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 […]
Japanese Story Time
Japanese Story Time
Would you like to hear a story in Japanese? Then come and join our presenter, Elorah, on Wednesday afternoons! Stories will be for keiki age […]
2 events,
Fire Safety Story Time
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Fire Safety Story Time
October is fire safety month! We will have a special guest for story time from the Hawaii County Fire Department. Our community helper will explain […]
Family Crafts
Family Crafts
Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]
1 event,
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
3 events,
First Saturday Community Art Classes
First Saturday Community Art Classes
On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class on a […]
Tween & Teen Program: LEGO Architecture Studio
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Tween & Teen Program: LEGO Architecture Studio
Join us at the Kailua-Kona Library to design and build awesome LEGO models! Participants will learn about architecture, create designs, and model the structures of […]
Writing Critique Group
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Writing Critique Group
Bring your original writing to the Hilo Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:30pm (10/7 & 10/21). Casey Simpson […]
3 events,
Alpha-palooza!: an Alphabetic Celebration
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Alpha-palooza!: an Alphabetic Celebration
Join Ms. Jen the Kids’ Librarian and Ms. Mary for a special alphabetic celebration, including songs, stories, and activity stations to practice print and phonemic […]
Art Night – Bob Ross
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Art Night – Bob Ross
Come and learn to paint like Bob Ross! We'll be watching one of his shows, and following along. Come and create happy little trees with […]
Talk Story: King Kamehameha
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Talk Story: King Kamehameha
Learn about the life and legacy of King Kamehameha, known for uniting the Hawaiian Islands and creating the kingdom of Hawai'i. This historical lecture will […]
2 events,
Book Club: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
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Book Club: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Join the discussion of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. In 1934, everything in Elsa’s life is in danger of withering in the heat or blowing away […]
Game Night!
Game Night!
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
7 events,
Babies, Books, and Blankets
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Babies, Books, and Blankets
Join Ms. Jen the Kids’ Librarian for ‘Babies, Books, and Blankets’, a lapsit for babies 2 years old and under. Bring your babies and a […]
Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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 […]
West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet presents “Peter and the Wolf”
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West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet presents “Peter and the Wolf”
Join us for a delightful performance of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" with the West Hawaii Woodwind Quintet! The members of the Quintet, Robbie […]
3 events,
Story Time With Partners In Development Foundation
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Story Time With Partners In Development Foundation
Our community partner, Partners In Development Foundation, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. […]
Family Crafts
Family Crafts
Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]
1 event,
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
2 events,
Voice Lessons
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Voice Lessons
Would you like to try learning how to sing? Maybe you already do and would just like to brush up on technique. Then come and […]
Crochet Circle
Crochet Circle
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 […]
4 events,
Under the Blue | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production
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Under the Blue | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production
Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]
Movie Screening: Spirited Away
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Movie Screening: Spirited Away
Please join us for a free viewing of the movie, Spirited Away. When a young girl gets trapped in a strange new world of spirits, […]
HWC Keiki Science: Build-a-Bird
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HWC Keiki Science: Build-a-Bird
Why do all birds have wings and beaks but they don’t all look the same? They adapt to their surroundings! Learn about bird adaptations and […]
6 events,
Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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 […]
Under the Blue | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production
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Under the Blue | A Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production
Who dwells beneath the surface of the sea? What adventures abound far below the waves? Join us as we investigate the various layers of the […]
3 events,
Family Crafts
Family Crafts
Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]
Growing a Garden: Seeing the Change
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Growing a Garden: Seeing the Change
Join us for the second of this fall’s Gardening Series with Ka`u farmer Ted Bennett! In this session he’ll discuss garden location, plants, transforming dirt […]
Build-a-Bird: Hawaii Wildlife Center
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Build-a-Bird: Hawaii Wildlife Center
Birds and craft projects, our favorite! Come learn about the incredible ways Hawaiian birds have adapted to their environment, and get creative while making your […]
1 event,
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
3 events,
Build your Lego World
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Build your Lego World
Imagine It...Build It with Legos. The library provides Lego enthusiasts with Legos for building and imaginative play for one hour. At the end of the […]
Third Saturday Movie Matinee
Third Saturday Movie Matinee
Third Saturday Movie Matinees 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month, through August 2024. Movies are back at the library and we’re providing […]
Writing Critique Group
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Writing Critique Group
Bring your original writing to the Hilo Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:30pm (10/7 & 10/21). Casey Simpson […]
3 events,
Exploring the Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism
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Exploring the Philosophy and Practice of Buddhism
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 […]
Art Night – Foil Art
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Art Night – Foil Art
Learn to make colorful foil art with Kimi! Join us for a fun-filled night of foil and imagination. Program is suitable for age 5 and […]
Expanding Protections for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
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Expanding Protections for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the single largest, fully protected conservation area on Earth. Papahānaumokuākea is a habitat for monk seals, sea turtles, over 14 […]
1 event,
Game Night!
Game Night!
Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-6:00pm we welcome you to game night! You can test your mind with Scrabble, battle your friends at Battleship, assess your skills […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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 […]
Keiki Craft: Paper Airplane
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Keiki Craft: Paper Airplane
How far will your airplane fly? Experiment with different designs and materials to get your airplane the farthest! Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or […]
An Introduction to Chinese Medicine
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An Introduction to Chinese Medicine
What are the principles which guide the diagnosis and successful treatment of such a wide variety of problems? We will take a deep dive into […]
6 events,
Babies, Books, and Blankets
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Babies, Books, and Blankets
While the Kailua-Kona Public Library is closed for renovation, 'Babies, Books, and Blankets' is temporarily relocating to the Kealakekua Public Library. Join Ms. Jen the […]
Hawaii Handweavers Hui
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Hawaii Handweavers Hui
Join us the fourth Thursday of the month to show off the latest projects you have been working on, learn about new techniques, and enjoy […]
Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
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Community Partner Story Time With P.A.C.T.
Our community partner,Parents and Children Together, will be hosting a special story time and craft. Join us in the children’s room for this program. Recommend […]
3 events,
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
Silent Book Club!
Silent Book Club!
Join us for our Silent Book Club! It will be held the last Friday of every month from 3-4pm under the Library's monkeypod tree, weather […]
HWC Adult Science: Making Bird-Friendly Backyards
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HWC Adult Science: Making Bird-Friendly Backyards
Do you see more birds in your yard during the winter months? Ms. Margaret from the Hawaii Wildlife Center will introduce ways you can prepare […]
4 events,
Preschool Storytime & Halloween Craft
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Preschool Storytime & Halloween Craft
Come join us for a fun morning of reading and a hands on activity. Learn how to make a cute bat clip for Halloween in […]
The Genie is Out of the Bottle: Work Smarter with your Artificial Intelligence Helpers
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The Genie is Out of the Bottle: Work Smarter with your Artificial Intelligence Helpers
With the advent of Chat GPT and other large language models, we have at our disposal the next level of AI tools. Adam Moes L. […]
Art Club – Halloween Crafts
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Art Club – Halloween Crafts
Celebrate Halloween with us! We will make some fun last-minute decorations, paint pumpkins, and other spooky-style projects. Art Club is a fun, once-a-month creative space. […]
4 events,
Halloween Storytime
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Halloween Storytime
Join us for fun Halloween Storytime with Miss Sara! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and make a craft to take home. Come in costume if […]
Movie Screening: Roald Dahl’s The Witches
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Movie Screening: Roald Dahl’s The Witches
Please join us for a free screening of the movie, Roald Dahl's The Witches. The tale of a young orphaned boy who, in late 1967, […]
Halloween Movie Matinee: Hocus Pocus
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Halloween Movie Matinee: Hocus Pocus
Join us for a Halloween showing of Disney's Hocus Pocus - plus free popcorn! (while supplies last) Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy […]
6 events,
Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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 […]
VIRTUAL EVENT: Big Island Heluhelu Quiz Bowl Meeting
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VIRTUAL EVENT: Big Island Heluhelu Quiz Bowl Meeting
Do you enjoy reading, trivia, teamwork, and earning top prizes? Join The Page Masters, the library's competitive book club. Suitable for kids in the 4th […]
2 events,
Babies, Books, and Blankets
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Babies, Books, and Blankets
While the Kailua-Kona Public Library is closed for renovation, 'Babies, Books, and Blankets' is temporarily relocating to the Kealakekua Public Library. Join Ms. Jen the […]
Family Crafts
Family Crafts
Join us for a craft program on Thursday afternoons! The planned crafts will be focus on ages 5-10, but older and younger are welcome to […]
1 event,
Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, Music and Fun
Hello my friends! My name is Tigger. I invite you to my home of stories each week. Come and listen to stories about faraway places, […]
2 events,
First Saturday Community Art Classes
First Saturday Community Art Classes
On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class on a […]
Writing Critique Group
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Writing Critique Group
Bring your original writing to the Hilo Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 1:00-3:30pm (11/4 & 11/18). Casey Simpson […]
