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Learn the Hawaiian Language

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 in Uncategorized

February is Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Language Month). Learn, practice, and speak the native language of Hawai‘i. Our public libraries can help you learn about the Hawaiian language. ...
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Celebrate Black History Month

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 in Uncategorized

February is Black History Month. Learn about Black history with the Hawaii State Public Library System. From award-winning picture books to insightful biographies, we have ...
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Civil Beat reporters and staff will be working out of various public libraries across the state. Come and learn more about how they do their jobs and ...
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Throughout December, Santa will be visiting various Oahu libraries for a holiday storytime! Bring your camera to take a photo with the Jolly Man in ...
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          The Hawaii State Public Library System is here to support your efforts to learn more skills related to technology! Do ...
Read More NEW! Upgrade your Digital Skills with Skill Finder

Ahead of the 2022 General Election on November 8th, the Hawaii Office of Elections wants to share a few key reminders for Hawaii voters. Hawaii ...
Read More Get Ready to Vote in the General Election

Aloha Library Friends! The Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) is building plans for future library services and programs. We are conducting a survey to ...
Read More What Do You Think? Share Your Feedback with Us! Extended to October 30th

What is digital literacy? Simply put, it means having the skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, health and ...
Read More Northstar Digital Literacy  |  Build your computer and internet skills today!

Domestic violence is a public health crisis and the Hawai’i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (“HSCADV”) is partnering with the Hawai’i State Public Library System ...
Read More October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Banned Books Week

Posted on Sep 16, 2022 in Uncategorized

September 18-24 is Banned Books Week! A key component to our democracy is access to information, ideas and stories that reflect all people in our ...
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ALERT | The HSPLS website will undergo system maintenance on Thursday, March 9th from 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. HST. Some online services may be temporarily unavailable during this time. We apologize to our patrons for this inconvenience.

In state observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day, libraries that are normally closed on Mondays will observe the holiday and be closed on Tuesday, March 28th.