Our mission and vision

Mission statement

The Hawaii State Public Library System nurtures a lifelong love of reading and learning through its staff, collections, programs, services, and physical and virtual spaces.

Vision statement

The Hawaii State Public Library System is the educational, informational, and cultural heart of Hawaii’s communities.

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In state observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed Saturday through Monday, May 27 to 29, 2023.