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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

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Giving Thanks

Posted on Nov 18, 2024 in Uncategorized

Thanksgiving allows us to pause and reflect on our blessings: family, friends, good health, fulfilling work, and activities that bring us joy. This year, our ...
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The Hawaii General Election is on Tuesday, November 5th. Ballots have been mailed to all registered Hawaii voters. It’s crucial to stay informed about the ...
Read More Be an Informed Voter! Use the Official 2024 Hawaii Voter Guide

The Hawai‘i State Public Library System is thrilled to announce the winner of the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge Grand Prize Drawing! Athena Merchant, child patron ...
Read More 2024 Summer Reading Grand Prize Winner Announced

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

Get ready for a fantastic day of celebration on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Frank F. Fasi Civic ...
Read More Celebrate Children’s & Youth Day!

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Learn a New Language!

Posted on Aug 1, 2024 in Uncategorized

Mango Languages is a learning tool that provides instruction in more than 70 languages, including ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i. Lessons are built around real conversational situations. Try ...
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ALERT | In holiday observance of Independence Day, all public libraries will be closed July 4 to 6, 2025.
Libraries that are normally closed on Mondays, will be OPEN on June 30, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025.