The Hawaiʻi State Public Library system offers ArtistWorks, which provides world-class instruction for popular string and band instruments, including ʻukulele, through online lessons from professional ...
Read More ArtistWorks: Self-Paced Online Music Lessons from Master Musicians
The 76th Annual Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i Booksale returns from July 12 to 20, 2025, at its new location, 200 Keawe Street in ...
Read More Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i Booksale—July 12–20 in Kaka‘ako Makai
This July, the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge Concert Series brings the vibrant sounds of Hawai‘i to select public libraries! From joyful ‘ukulele strums to heartfelt ...
Read More Summer Reading Challenge Concert Series | Free Music Events for All Ages!
Are you a high school student on Oahu with a passion for peace? The USS Missouri Memorial is hosting an exciting Speech Contest for grades ...
Read More Oahu Teens: Enter the USS Missouri Speech Contest for a Chance to Share Your Voice for Peace
You asked, and we listened! Waiting until the last minute to find out if your book can be renewed is frustrating. Beginning May 5, you’ll ...
Read More Better Book Renewal
The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) commemorates and celebrates Juneteenth, an important day in American history. Juneteenth is the observance of June 19, 1865, ...
Read More Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
The Hawaii State Public Library System, in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Defense Office of Homeland Security and the International Security Consortium (ISC)2 Hawaii Chapter, ...
Read More Protect Yourself on the Internet! Attend a Cyber Safety Awareness Program
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. This year, we ...
Read More Celebrate Black History Month with Storyteller Diane Ferlatte
The Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) will present “Under the Blue,” a 40-minute children’s show at selected libraries on Oahu. The HTY actors had recently ...
Read More Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s “Under the Blue”
Get ready, Hawaii! Free Comic Book Day is happening on Saturday, May 3rd at participating libraries across Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, and Maui! Grab your ...
Read More Get a Free Comic Book at Participating Libraries on May 3th
ALERT | In holiday observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed August 30 to September 1, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
ALERT | Northstar Digital Literacy will have a scheduled downtime on Thursday, July 17 starting at 6pm HST, in order to implement improvements. Northstar will be unavailable during this time. We expect the downtime to last 2 hours. Mahalo for your patience.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
