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
If you’re still using the OverDrive desktop app to listen to MP3 audiobooks, there’s a change coming. Beginning November 13, 2024, you’ll need to use ...
Read More Desktop OverDrive Users – Change is Coming
The Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Book Club, which was supposed to happen today, February 1, 2025, will be postponed due to a ...
Read More ALERT | LBPD’s Book Club is Postponed
ALERT | In holiday observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed August 30 to September 1, 2025.
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.
ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
ALERT #1 | Hawai‘i State Public Library System will be conducting network maintenance on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. HST.
Access to our online services will be unavailable during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our systems.
