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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

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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A $5,000 check was presented to the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i from the seventh-grade class at Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) to enhance the ...
Read More Teens Raised ,000 to Add Large Print Books for Keiki

Keiki Self-Care Toolkits

Posted on Jun 27, 2023 in News

The Growing My Garden: Keiki Self-Care Toolkits were created to support parents and caregivers in cultivating “seeds” of mental and emotional well-being in their children, ...
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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 ...
Read More Time is running out! Respond by Oct. 15th

The legacy OverDrive app was discontinued on May 1, 2023. We encourage users to upgrade to the Libby app. Libby is the newer app from ...
Read More OverDrive App is No Longer Available. Make the Switch to Libby!

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 ...
Read More What Do You Think About Our Online Resources? Take a Brief Survey!

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In state observance of King Kamehameha I 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.

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.