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This September, Hawaiʻi’s communities will come together as Aloha Festivals marks its 80th year of preserving and sharing Hawaiian culture. On Oʻahu, enjoy free family-friendly ...
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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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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

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!

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.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of General Election Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026.

ALERT | 8/16/2026 - Three public libraries on Oʻahu (Kāneʻohe, Kaimukī, and Pearl City) will be closed on Sunday, August 16, 2026 due to the anticipated storm system. All programs on Oʻahu are canceled for Sunday, August 16, 2026.  Check our website for updates and please be safe!

ALERT | NETWORK MAINTENANCE - Friday,  August 21, 2026 , 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. HST - The library's public websites, online catalog, digital services,  and library app may experience temporary interruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.