Spotlight

This July, the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge Concert Series brings the vibrant sounds of Hawai‘i to select public libraries! From joyful ‘ukulele strums to heartfelt ...
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Over 20,000 readers across Hawaiʻi have already signed up for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, surpassing last year’s total with four weeks still to go! ...
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The Hawaii State Public Library System is excited to offer free digital access to The Wall Street Journal! Stay up-to-date with breaking news, business insights, ...
Read More Enjoy free access to The Wall Street Journal digital edition

ALERT | In holiday observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed August 30 to September 1, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.