
When Justin is getting his first library card, he’s where he belongs
We absolutely love the Hawaiʻi Public Library System. It is a safe place for us to learn and grow as a family. We look forward to our weekly trips to the library, exploring and reading. We feel very blessed to have such wonderful and supportive librarians as well. When we think of something we want to research more of we always refer to the library first.
– Tonya (Justin’s mom)
Read the entire Elephant & Piggie Series
Mo Willems
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha Day, all public libraries will be closed 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.