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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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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 ...
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Lego Free Play

Posted on May 31, 2023 in

New time! Program will be held at 1:00-3:00 p.m. LEGO lovers can join us for two hours of free play with LEGO bricks during the ...
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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!

Hey teens! The new school year is just around the corner and the Hawaii State Public Library System wants to ensure you have the best ...
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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 ...
Read More What Do You Think About Our Online Resources? Take a Brief Survey!

ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
On Christmas Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 24) all public libraries that normally offer evening hours will close no later than 4 p.m.

ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
On New Year's Eve (Wednesday, Dec. 31) all public libraries that normally offer evening hours will close no later than 4 p.m.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Presidents' Day, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, February 14 to 16, 2026.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, March 26, 2026.