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The State of Hawaiʻi has launched the Kōkua Food Drive, a campaign from November 3–14 in partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Public ...

Hawaiʻi Public Libraries Partner in Kōkua Food Drive to Support Families in Need

Hawaii Foodbank Kokua Food Drive

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Community Digital Navigator

Digital Navigators at the Library

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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Ki‘i Kon Teen Art Contest

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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Honoring Honouliuli

Honoring Honouliuli: 10 Years as a National Historic Site

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Honouliuli National Historic Site’s designation as a national park—a milestone in preserving one of Hawaiʻi’s most powerful World […]

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ALERT #1 | Support Hawaiʻi’s communities by donating canned and nonperishable food items at your local public library now through November 14.

ALERT #2 | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

ALERT | In holiday observance of New Year's Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.