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The Hawaii State Public Library System support all of our learners so that everyone has an opportunity to continue their educational journey.  With a library ...
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Starting November 1, 2023, Kanopy will be switching from play credits to tickets. From the title’s details page, you will be able to easily see ...
Read More Kanopy Updates | Tickets Begin November 1, 2023

What is digital literacy? Simply put, it means having the skills needed to use a computer and the internet in daily life, employment, health and ...
Read More Northstar Digital Literacy | Build your computer and internet skills today!

Spark meaningful family conversations by reading books together that nurture self-love, foster empathy, and empower children to make their voices heard!  The Conscious Child: Family ...
Read More Two Maui Libraries offer Family Book Discussion Kits

It’s back to school time! We want to ensure that your keiki is prepared for their first day of preschool or kindergarten. This can be ...
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Celebrate Black History Month

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 in Uncategorized

February is Black History Month. Learn about Black history with the Hawaii State Public Library System. From award-winning picture books to insightful biographies, we have ...
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Keep Your Family Healthy and Safe Did you know 1 in 100 children tested in Hawaii have lead in their body that is higher than ...
Read More Get a free Toddler Book About Lead Poisoning Prevention

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Find Grants with FDO Essential

Posted on Jul 30, 2021 in Uncategorized

Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is a research tool to help nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects. The FDO Essential is the ...
Read More Find Grants with FDO Essential

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BookFlix Makes Reading Fun!

Posted on Dec 5, 2017 in Uncategorized

The Hawaii State Public Library System now has a great ebook resource for Keiki! It’s called Bookflix! Bookflix’s offers an interactive reading and learning experience for ...
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You may have seen on the news or read about the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) that was recently released by the Fourth ...
Read More Impacts of Climate Change: Fourth National Climate Assessment

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

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 | Northstar Digital Literacy will have a scheduled downtime on Thursday, July 17 starting at 6pm HST, in order to implement improvements. Northstar will be unavailable during this time. We expect the downtime to last 2 hours. Mahalo for your patience.

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.