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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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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Do you enjoy reading The Economist? It is now available on PressReader. Known for its in-depth analysis and insightful perspectives not often found in other news ...
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The Hawaii State Public Library System is thrilled to announce the winner of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge Grand Prize Drawing! Kerysa Perez, adult patron ...
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Learn About Hawaiian History

Posted on Sep 3, 2021 in Uncategorized

September is Hawaiian History Month, and to celebrate we would like to highlight some of the resources we have available through the Hawaii State Public ...
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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!

ALERT | In holiday observance of Presidents' Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, February 14 to 16, 2026.

[ALERT FOR MARCH 24, 2026] The following libraries will be closed on March 24, 2026 while our staff assess the condition of the buildings: Mānoa Public Library, Waialua Public Library, Waimānalo Public Library,  Molokaʻi Public Library and Kīhei Public Library. Additional closures and the reopening of libraries may vary depending on when we can safely reopen to the public. Please check our website for updates. Please Take Care and Be Safe!

ALERT | In holiday observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Day, all libraries will be closed on Thursday, March 26, 2026.