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Hilo Public Library to temporarily close for technology upgrades

The bookdrop will remain open and patrons are invited to visit other Hawai‘i Island branches for library services.

2nd annual World Ocean Day event in downtown Hilo on June 10

The 2023 theme for World Ocean Day is “Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing.”

Public Libraries to Participate in Free Comic Book Day

Put on your cape, shine your green lantern, don your superhero or anime cosplay or just go in your everyday clothes. Whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to pick up a free comic book this weekend at your local library.

EHCC Adds New Spin to Youth Art Month Activities

It it’s March, it’s time for “Young at Art” at the East Hawai‘i Cultural Center in downtown Hilo.

Hilo Public Library Temporarily Closes After Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Hilo Public Library is temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Getting Worms Can Help Humans Heal Planet

Vermicomposting workshop examines how worms can help Hawaiian households reduce their carbon footprints.

Hawai‘i Island Libraries Host Cultural & Music Programs

Big Island public libraries will present cultural and musical programs throughout November.

Hawai‘i Libraries to Close for Veteran’s Day Holiday

All public libraries and library support offices will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 and Nov. 12, in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Three-Day Book Sale at Hilo Public Library

Friends of the Library will host a book sale on Oct. 26, 27 and 28

Big Island Libraries Participate in Free Comic Book Day

Hilo Public Library, Kailua-Kona Public Library, and Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library are among 22 libraries across the state that will offer comic books.

Hilo Public Library to Celebrate 65th Anniversary on Saturday

Members of the public are invited to join in on the free event, beginning at 9 a.m. with the Royal Order of Kamehameha protocol and blessing of the Naha and Pinao stones that stand in front of the library.

Classicial Southeast Asian, Indian Music at Hilo Library

Asian folk music pieces, alongside nuances and improvisation in Indian Classical Ragas, are in the lineup.

Hilo Public Library’s ‘Meet the Author’ Events

The Hilo Public Library will host three “Meet the Author” events between April 11-18.

HPL Mask-Making Workshop

The Hilo Public Library will host a “Mask-Making Workshop” with veteran of fine arts Lee Michael Walczuk on Feb. 28 and March 7.

Hilo Public Library to Host Keiki Pumpkin Contest

A Keiki Pumpkin Decorating Contest will be held at the Hilo Public Library for children ages 5-12 on Oct. 23.

OverDrive Program Continues at State Libraries

The “Big Library Read” program continues on Oct. 13 with “Anatomy of a Misfit,” a teen read written by Andrea Portes.