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
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 ...
Read More Giving Thanks
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
ALERT #1 | Support Hawaiʻi’s communities by donating canned and nonperishable food items at your local public library now through November 14.
ALERT #2 | 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.
