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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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We want your feedback on how to improve library services. This month, we have a survey about your use of HSPLS’s online resources and what ...
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Students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to attend a free 3-month introductory web development class led by University of Hawaii-Manoa computer science majors. ...
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Stream a good movie tonight! Offering what the New York Times calls “a garden of cinematic delights,” Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s ...
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Learn the Hawaiian Language

Posted on Feb 18, 2021 in Uncategorized

Learn and practice the native language of Hawai‘i. In 2012, an amendment of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes provided that the month of February be designated ...
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HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026. Libraries that are normally closed on Mondays will be open for public service hours on Monday, December 21, and closed on Friday and Saturday, December 25 and 26.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2027. Libraries that are normally closed on Mondays will be open for public service hours on Monday, December 28, and closed on Friday and Saturday, January 1 & 2.

ALERT #1 | Our “Ask a Librarian” online form is currently experiencing technical issues. We are working to resolve the problem. Mahalo for your patience!

ALERT #2 | In observance of General Election Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.