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The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System provides emergency preparedness resources developed by Hawaiian Electric in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency and county emergency ...
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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.

ALERT #1 | Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) Branches may close, depending on local weather conditions. Please check out this website to see the status of your branch.

ALERT #2 | Due to severe weather conditions and in alignment with Governor Green's emergency closures, all public libraries and support offices will be closed March 13, 2026.