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Announcing Summer Reading and a Fresh New Look!

Posted on May 27, 2025 in News

Your Hawaiʻi public libraries are ready to drop a fresh beat with the launch of our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, themed “Mele” – a statewide ...
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Free Career Resources Available at Libraries on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai

Posted on Dec 31, 2024 in News

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! Specialists from the American ...
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2024 HSPLS Calendar Strips

2024 Calendar Strips Available at Your Library!

Posted on Dec 18, 2023 in News

Time to turn the page on 2024! Snag your complimentary calendar strip at your nearest public library. Hurry, this popular item will be available while ...
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Teens Raised $5,000 to Add Large Print Books for Keiki

Posted on Aug 28, 2023 in News

A $5,000 check was presented to the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i from the seventh-grade class at Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) to enhance the ...
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Keiki Self-Care Toolkits

Posted on Jun 27, 2023 in News

The Growing My Garden: Keiki Self-Care Toolkits were created to support parents and caregivers in cultivating “seeds” of mental and emotional well-being in their children, ...
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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 #1 | All Kaua‘i libraries will remain closed through Friday, September 11, 2026, as the island continues to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Lowell. The closure is in accordance with Governor Josh Green’s directive. Please check our website for the latest information on library reopenings and service updates. 
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ALERT #2 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - We are currently experiencing issues with logging in to the HSPLS app.  We are working to resolve the problem.  Thank you for your patience.