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The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS) is working to reopen libraries across the state following the impacts of Lala, with the safety of patrons and staff as the top priority.
Because conditions vary across HSPLS’s 50 libraries on six islands, reopening times differ by location. Some libraries continue to address storm-related impacts, including power outages, downed trees and other conditions that may affect access to the buildings.
Below are the latest library openings and closures beginning August 18, 2026. Libraries that are cleared to reopen will resume their normal schedules unless a different opening time is noted in the schedule below:
| ISLAND | OPEN/CLOSED |
| Hawaiʻi Island | CLOSED: All Branches |
| Kauaʻi | OPEN: All libraries will be opened. The following libraries will open at 1:00 pm: Hanapēpē and Princeville. |
| Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi | OPEN: Kahului, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Wailuku
CLOSED: Hāna, Makawao |
| Oʻahu | OPEN: All libraries will be opened. The following libraries will open at 1:00 pm: ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hawaiʻi Kai, Liliha, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Wahiawā, Waikīki-Kapahulu, Waialua, Waimānalo. |
Patrons are encouraged to check the schedule before visiting their local library and to check the HSPLS website regularly for the latest updates as conditions change.
HSPLS appreciates the patience and understanding of our communities as library staff work to safely restore services statewide.
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.
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.
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.
ALERT | AUGUST 18 2026 - CLOSED: ALL Hawaiʻi Island public libraries, Hāna and Makawao. More information about public libraries on Kauaʻi, Maui County, and Oahu can be found here.