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Attend a free NASA@My Library virtual event with Dr. Jesse Tarnas, a member of the Science Team for the Perseverance Mars rover. Dr. Tarnas will ...
Read More April 7 | The Search for Alien Life & a Home on Mars

Join a free live online event with ‘ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro and Kauai’s own Dr. Glenn Medeiros in launching the new ‘ukulele lending collections at ...
Read More March 31 | Kauai ‘Ukulele Lending Program Virtual Launch Event

Meet the 2021 Newbery Award-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger! Tae Keller was born and raised in Honolulu, where she grew up listening ...
Read More April 8 | Virtual Author Talk with Tae Keller

From staff meetings to family dinners to doctor appointments, virtual meeting spaces like Zoom, Webex and Teams have become everyday places for us to gather ...
Read More March 17 | Attend a free dynamic online discussion!

Learn about Black History with the Hawaii State Public Library System! From award-winning picture books to insightful biographies, we have something for everyone wanting to ...
Read More Celebrate Black History

Learn and practice the native language of Hawai‘i. In 2012, an amendment of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes provided that the month of February be designated ...
Read More Learn the Hawaiian Language

Want a good read? Your public library staff invites you to check out these recommended titles for children and teens. Select an age level. Click ...
Read More New Staff Picks for Keiki & Teens

Starting February 4th, e-magazines previously available through RBdigital have moved to the OverDrive e-collection. Patrons can conveniently browse, borrow and enjoy e-magazines, e-audiobooks, and e-books ...
Read More RBdigital e-Magazines are now on OverDrive

In state observance of Presidents’ Day, all public libraries and support offices will be closed Saturday through Monday, February 13 to 15, 2021. The following ...
Read More Hawaii’s Public Libraries to Observe Presidents’ Day Holiday

Happy New Year! HSPLS’s popular calendars are now available in digital format! Select, print and trim your own calendar from these different options: Traditional Calendar ...
Read More 2021 HSPLS Calendars Are Here!