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Kids in grades K–8 can keep the summer reading momentum going by joining the National Summer Reading Challenge, hosted by the Whit ...
Keiki – Keep Reading with the White House Reading Challenge
More than 23,400 readers joined this year’s Hawaiʻi State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge—up 44 percent from 2024 ...
Record-breaking Summer for Hawai‘i Readers – Participation Surges 44 Percent
The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge officially ended on July 31st, and we want to thank everyone who joined! Whether you read a lit ...
2025 Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up | We’d Love Your Feedback!
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Back to School Success Starts at Your Library! Free Resources for All Grades
As a new school year begins, the Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) is here to support young learners, from toddlers to teens, with recommended […]
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Help Shape Hawaiʻi’s Early Childhood Future – Participate in an Online Survey
The Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) is currently working to update Hawaiʻi’s Early Childhood State Plan—a strategic roadmap that outlines how the state supports […]
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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