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”
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
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
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 | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3.
The following branches will be OPEN on July 3 and closed on July 4: ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu.
