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The Hawaii General Election is on Tuesday, November 5th. Ballots have been mailed to all registered Hawaii voters. It’s crucial to ...

Be an Informed Voter! Use the Official 2024 Hawaii Voter Guide

2024 Hawaii General Election Voter Guide
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Know someone who needs help getting started using computers? Encourage them to check in with their local library for a schedule of ...

Basic Digital Skills Workshops at Your Library

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The Hawai‘i State Public Library System is thrilled to announce the winner of the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge Grand Prize Drawin ...

2024 Summer Reading Grand Prize Winner Announced

Athena Merchant - 2024 Summer Reading Challenge Grand Prize Winner
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Kanopy Fright Fest Horror Films for Halloween

Halloween Films on Kanopy

Prepare to face your deepest fears with Kanopy’s Fright Fest! Delve into a collection of spine-chilling films that will thrill and terrify you, sparking a […]

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Become a Digital Detective: Map Internet Speeds Across Hawaiʻi!

You can help create the newest map of Hawaiʻi—one that will help the state and federal government identify priorities to improve internet access. By taking a […]

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Six Reminders for the Hawaii General Election

Ahead of the 2024 General Election on November 5th, the State’s Office of Elections have a few key reminders for Hawaii voters. Hawaii is a […]

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The Legislative Session runs annually from January to May. The Hawaii State Public Library System offers resources for the public. Learn more about the legislative process or watch hearings now.

In observance of the General Election Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

In observance of the Veterans' Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, November 9-11, 2024.

ALERT | Hawaii State Public Library System will be performing network maintenance on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. HST. Access to online services maybe unavailable during maintenance.