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Hawaiʻi’s most anticipated literary event is back! The Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi 77th Annual Book Sale will take place June 13–21, 2026, offering ...
Read More 77th FLH Annual Book Sale Returns June 13–21 at Ward Centre

Keep your keiki nourished this summer with Kaukau 4 Keiki, a FREE summer meal box program providing healthy breakfasts, lunches, fresh produce, milk, proteins, and ...
Read More Kaukau 4 Keiki: Free Summer Meal Kits for Hawaiʻi Families

Did you know Hawai‘i offers support services for kūpuna and caregivers? The Hawai‘i Executive Office on Aging (EOA) helps older adults, caregivers, and individuals with ...
Read More Supporting Hawai‘i’s Kūpuna: Key Services from the Executive Office on Aging

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Free E-Waste Recycling Events

Posted on Feb 25, 2026 in Community

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 by providing ...
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Get Virtual Legal Information Help

Posted on Oct 21, 2020 in Community

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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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 ...
Read More Explore Hawaii’s History and Voices in the Free ThinkTech Video Archive

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2025 Nēnē Award Winners

Posted on Mar 5, 2025 in Community

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 ...
Read More 2025 Nēnē Award Winners

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 ...
Read More Find the Next Step in Your Career with HI CAN!

ALERT | All public libraries will be closed in state observance of King Kamehameha Day on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.

ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.