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We’re excited to announce that the current Libby Reads title is The Village Beyond the Mist by Sachiko Kashiwaba. From now until D ...

Libby Reads: Unlimited Access to “The Village Beyond the Mist” — Read or Listen Through Dec. 2

 Libby Reads featuring "The Village Beyond the Mist by Sachiko Kashiwaba

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Ever just wanted to sit down with someone who could answer your technology questions? Now you will be able to at your public library! Digital […]

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Brandy Nālani McDougall, Hawai'i State Poet Laureate for 2023–2025

First Friday at Capitol Modern: An Evening of Poetry, Art and Performance

Capitol Modern will host its First Friday event on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:00–9:00 PM, offering a free, all-ages evening of art, music, poetry, […]

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Ki‘i Kon Teen Art Contest: Reimagine Your Favorite Book Cover!

Hawai‘i teens, get ready to unleash your creativity! The Ki‘i Kon Art Contest, presented by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i […]

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