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Family Storytime

Posted on Dec 7, 2023 in

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai’anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts.  ...
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Toddler Time

Posted on Dec 7, 2023 in

Come to Wai’anae Public Library’s Toddler Time so keiki ages 0-3 can learn and build their pre-reading skills by enjoying music, stories, and toy time! ...
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It’s back to school time! We want to ensure that your keiki is prepared for their first day of preschool or kindergarten. This can be ...
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Celebrate Black History Month

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 in Uncategorized

February is Black History Month. Learn about Black history with the Hawaii State Public Library System. From award-winning picture books to insightful biographies, we have ...
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Keep Your Family Healthy and Safe Did you know 1 in 100 children tested in Hawaii have lead in their body that is higher than ...
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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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BookFlix Makes Reading Fun!

Posted on Dec 5, 2017 in Uncategorized

The Hawaii State Public Library System now has a great ebook resource for Keiki! It’s called Bookflix! Bookflix’s offers an interactive reading and learning experience for ...
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You may have seen on the news or read about the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) that was recently released by the Fourth ...
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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 ...
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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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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.