Policy E-600 libraries

The Hawaii State Public Library System shall operate in alignment with the Board-approved strategic plan, and in compliance with federal and state laws, applicable regulations and Board of Education policies. The following are the policies that have been approved by the Board of Education:

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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.

ALERT | Support Hawaiʻi’s communities by donating canned and nonperishable food items at your local public library now through November 14.

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ALERT #1 | Scheduled website maintenance will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 9:00pm to 9:30pm HST.
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ALERT | The Hawaii State Library's telephone lines are temporarily down. The library is open for regular public service hours.