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
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
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.
ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of General Election Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
