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Emergency Preparedness Resources for Hawaiʻi Residents

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Make Tax Season Easy: Visit Our Tax Resources Webpage

It’s tax season, and we’re here to make it easier for you. Our Tax Resources webpage is packed with information you need to file your […]

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Enter the 2026 CLH Youth Writing & Art Contest!

Children’s Literature Hawai‘i (CLH) invites youth to showcase their creativity in the 2026 Writing & Art Contest! Whether your passion is poetry or visual art, […]

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Free E-Waste Recycling Events

As technology advances, electronic waste (e-waste) continues to grow, and improper disposal can harm our environment. E-Opala is dedicated to tackling this issue by providing […]

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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.

ALERT: Due to expected severe weather conditions this week: 1) All scheduled library programs are cancelled Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15 and 2) Branches may close, depending on local weather conditions. Please check out this website to see the status of your branch.