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The holidays are here, and Hawaii’s public libraries are ready to celebrate with you!
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Attend Free Holiday Events at Your Library

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Know someone who needs help getting started using computers? Encourage them to check in with their local library for a schedule of ...

Basic Digital Skills Workshops at Your Library

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If you’re still using the OverDrive desktop app to listen to MP3 audiobooks, there’s a change coming. Beginning November 13, 2024, ...

Desktop OverDrive Users – Change is Coming

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Vote for the 2025 Nēnē Award!

It’s time to crown Hawaiʻi’s favorite children’s books! Voting is now open for the Nēnē Award! Every spring, fourth through sixth graders across the state […]

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Avian Influenza confirmed in Wild Duck on O‘ahu’s North Shore

The National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a hybrid wild duck (part mallard) found on O‘ahu’s North Shore. […]

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Find the Next Step in Your Career with HI CAN!

The Hawai’i Career Acceleration Navigator (HI CAN) is a user-friendly digital tool that supports Hawai’i jobseekers to identify resilient, lasting careers to support themselves, their […]

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The Legislative Session runs annually from January to May. The Hawaii State Public Library System offers resources for the public. Learn more about the legislative process or watch hearings now.

ALERT #1 | Hawaii State Public Library System will be performing network maintenance on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. HST to Sunday, December 22nd, 12:00 a.m. HST. Access to our online services may be unavailable during this time.

ALERT #2 | In observance of the Christmas holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Libraries that normally have evening hours on Tuesdays will have adjusted hours on Christmas Eve, December 24th, and will close at 4:00 p.m.

In observance of the New Year's holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Libraries that typically have evening hours on Tuesdays will have adjusted hours on New Year's Eve, December 31st, and will close at 4:00 p.m.