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
A recent case of measles has been confirmed in a child on O‘ahu. The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is actively notifying the public of ...
Read More Measles Case Confirmed in O‘ahu: What You Need to Know
It’s tax season, and we’re here to make it easier for you. Our Tax Resources webpage is packed with information you need to file your ...
Read More Make Tax Season Easy: Visit Our Tax Resources Webpage
On Saturday, March 29th, join us for a FREE film screening honoring the incredible contributions of five key figures to Hawai‘i’s libraries, archives, and museums. ...
Read More MARCH 29 | Free Film Screenings Honoring Hawai‘i’s Trailblazers in Libraries, Archives, and Museums
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)
Join us in honoring Black History Month with an engaging performance of music and storytelling by Jovelyn D. Richards. This captivating program explores the contributions ...
Read More Special Storyteller to Celebrate Black History Month
It’s time to crown Hawaiʻi’s favorite children’s books! Voting is now open for the Nēnē Award! Every spring, fourth through sixth graders across the state ...
Read More Vote for the 2025 Nēnē Award!
Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS) public libraries and staff offices on each island will be closed for one day during February 4–7, 2025 for ...
Read More Public Libraries to Close for Staff Development Training: Staff Days will be held Feb. 4-7 on various islands
ALERT | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
