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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 ...
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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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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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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 ...
Read More The Economist Magazine Is Now Available on PressReader

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 ...
Read More 2023 Summer Reading Grand Prize Winner Announced

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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!

BE COUNTED! Census data determines: Distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funding each year Your representation in Congress Community initiatives and more How ...
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ALERT | All public libraries will be closed in state observance of King Kamehameha Day on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, 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 will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.

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.