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Vote for the 2026 Nēnē Award!

It’s Time to Crown Hawaiʻi’s Favorite Children’s Books! Voting is now open for the 2026 Nēnē Award! Every spring, students across Hawaiʻi help decide which […]

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2026 FLH Music and Book Sale

The 15th annual Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi (FLH) Music and Book Sale returns in January with thousands of records, CDs, books, DVDs, audiobooks, […]

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Ki‘i Kon Teen Art Contest

Ki‘i Kon Teen Art Contest: Reimagine Your Favorite Book Cover!

Hawai‘i teens, get ready to unleash your creativity! The Ki‘i Kon Art Contest, presented by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i […]

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ALERT | In holiday observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Presidents' Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, February 14 to 16, 2026.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, March 26, 2026.