Hawaiʻi State
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The legacy OverDrive app was discontinued on May 1, 2023. We encourage users to upgrade to the Libby app. Libby is the newer app from ...
Read More OverDrive App is No Longer Available. Make the Switch to Libby!

Stories matter. This Pride Month, discover films that celebrate identity, resilience, and the LGBTQ+ experience on Kanopy. With your HSPLS library card, you get instant ...
Read More Explore Kanopy’s Curated Film Collection for Pride Month

The Supreme Court Law Library has gathered a wealth of Hawaii specific and select national information resources regarding the Maui Wildfires, Landlord-Tenant, Homeowner, and Unemployment ...
Read More Obtain Legal Information Help from the Hawaii Supreme Court Law Library

It’s back to school time! We want to ensure that your keiki is prepared for their first day of preschool or kindergarten. This can be ...
Read More Back to School Resources for Young Children

Get ready, Hawai‘i! Comic Book Day is happening on Saturday, May 2 at participating libraries across O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, and Maui! Grab your FREE ...
Read More Get a Free Comic Book at Participating Libraries

Ever just wanted to sit down with someone who could answer your technology questions? Now you will be able to at your public library! Digital ...
Read More Digital Navigators at the Library

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Honouliuli National Historic Site’s designation as a national park—a milestone in preserving one of Hawaiʻi’s most powerful World ...
Read More Honoring Honouliuli: 10 Years as a National Historic Site

You may have seen on the news or read about the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) that was recently released by the Fourth ...
Read More Impacts of Climate Change: Fourth National Climate Assessment

If you haven’t checked out one of Hawaii’s 51 public libraries lately, you’re missing the full story. The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) encourages ...
Read More Celebrate National Library Week | April 23-29

Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month) is a time to learn, practice, and speak ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent speaker, celebrate this ...
Read More February is Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Language Month)