“Notes” from the Collection – An Exhibit

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Throughout the month of June 2018, enjoy a display of vividly illustrated sheet music selected from the Hawaiian Sheet Music Collection.  The display is in the Library's First Floor Reading […]

Aloha Festivals Display

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

In celebration of the Aloha Festivals (formerly known as Aloha Week), the Hawaii and Pacific Section at Hawaii State Library has assembled a display of classic articles, magazines, […]

Exploring Your Family Tree @ Your Library

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join us for a hands-on genealogy research session. We will show you the basics of how to start searching your family history using library databases […]

Patsy Mink Exhibit — A Woman of Her Words

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

The Hawaii State Library presents an exhibit in honor of the new sculpture, "Patsy T. Mink" by Holly Young, installed on the front lawn of the […]

Panel Presentation: You Know You’re Chinese When…

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Please join us for a panel presentation from a group of local Chinese Americans sharing their experiences growing up in Hawaii. The panelists are:  Canossa Choy, […]

The Hawaiian Room-Film Screening and Talk Story Event

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Enjoy a free film screening of “The Hawaiian Room” by Filmmaker Ann Marie Kirk.  The Hawaiian Room opened its doors at the Lexington Hotel in […]

Hawaiian Mission Houses Presents Hawaii History Theater

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Enjoy dramatic encounters with actors in the roles of three individuals who played an important role in the history of Hawai‘i: John Papa ‘Ī‘ī, Samuel […]

‘Ie ‘ie Basketry

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Lloyd Harold “Kumulā‘au” Sing Jr.  and May “Haunani” Balino-Sing are ulana ‘ie (weaving using ‘ie‘ie fiber) practitioners, who will share and demonstrate the knowledge of […]

Video presentation – Makibaka: Huwag Matakot

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Makibaka: Huwag Matakot means “Struggle: Do Not Be Afraid!”  It was the rallying cry for a group of immigrant and local-born Filipinos who were threatened […]

In State observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed May 25 to 27, 2024.