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
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
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 ...
Read More Learn a New Language!
Libby by OverDrive provides access to popular and bestselling ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. The collection includes Kindle Books and thousands of titles for adults, teens, ...
Read More Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, & magazines!
We are heartbroken for the devastating loss of our Lahaina community on Maui. Our aloha and prayers are with the community now and in the ...
Read More Help Support the Maui Communities
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.
