Capitol Modern will host its First Friday event on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:00–9:00 PM, offering a free, all-ages evening of art, music, poetry, ...
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Hawai‘i teens, get ready to unleash your creativity! The Ki‘i Kon Art Contest, presented by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i ...
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of Honouliuli National Historic Site’s designation as a national park—a milestone in preserving one of Hawaiʻi’s most powerful World ...
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The ThinkTech Hawaii video archive is a collection of more than 16,000 talk show videos produced by citizen journalists that cover a myriad of subjects ...
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As technology advances, electronic waste (e-waste) continues to grow, and improper disposal can harm our environment. E-Opala is dedicated to tackling this issue on O‘ahu ...
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The 2025 Nēnē Award winners have been revealed! This year’s recipients are two incredible books that have captured hearts and sparked imaginations: “Lei and the ...
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The Hawai’i Career Acceleration Navigator (HI CAN) is a user-friendly digital tool that supports Hawai’i jobseekers to identify resilient, lasting careers to support themselves, their ...
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The Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library has gathered a wealth of Hawaii specific and select national information resources regarding Landlord-Tenant, Homeowner, and Unemployment Insurance. The ...
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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.
ALERT #1 | Scheduled website maintenance will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 9:00pm to 9:30pm HST.
During this time, some online features may be temporarily unavailable.
ALERT | The Hawai‘i State Library's telephone lines are temporarily down. The Downtown Honolulu location is open for regular public service hours.
