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
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
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System support all of our learners so that everyone has an opportunity to continue their educational journey. With a library ...
Read More Scholastic Teachables: Free Online Resources for Students, Parents and Educators
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
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
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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Presidents' Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, February 14 to 16, 2026.
