#Hawaii State Public Library System
Public comment sought on proposed transit hub and library in Puna
The transit hub and library are intended to support comfort and safety for transit riders, promote other multi-modal uses such as walking and biking, and provide amenities and gathering spaces for the greater Pāhoa community.
Hawai‘i State Public Library System launches mobile app
“Libraries Hawaii” App by ChiliFresh is now available to download.
Thelma Parker library ends summer reading challenge with community fair July 29
Join Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library on July 29 for the Seeds of Knowledge Community Fair, a free and family-friendly event that celebrates its end-of summer reading challenge.
Free community art classes are coming to the public library in Waimea
Artist Lorrie Taylor will launch the program on April 1 with Watercolor Coral Reef.
Public input sought on proposed Pāhoa transit hub and library
The county is looking for feedback on the final site selection of the proposed project.
Pāhala Public & School Library to reopen Nov. 1 after repairs from earthquake damage
The BIg Island library had been closed temporarily due to damage caused by the Oct. 14 earthquakes on Mauna Loa’s flanks.
Free ocean learning kits are available Saturday to students on Big Island
Students on the Big Island can pick up free ocean learning kits on Oct. 1 at sites sponsored by the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
All State Library Locations Closed Due to Unspecified Threat
All Hawai‘i State Public Library System locations are closed today due to an unspecified threat.
Public Libraries to Be Closed in Observance of Labor Day
All public libraries and library support offices will be closed this weekend and Monday, Sept. 5.
Public Libraries to Be Closed For Fourth of July
All of the state’s public libraries will be closed Saturday through Monday, July 2-4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Libraries to Observe Presidents Day Holiday
In observance of Presidents Day, all state public libraries and library support offices will be closed Feb. 19-21.
Libraries to Close in Observance of Christmas and New Year’s
In observance of the upcoming holidays, all of the state’s public libraries and support offices will be closed on Saturday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2022.
Public Libraries to Close for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving
All libraries and support offices of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System will be closed for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and Thanksgiving, Nov. 25.
Hilo Public Library Temporarily Closes After Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Hilo Public Library is temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
DOH Partners with State Libraries to Expand COVID-19 Education, Telehealth Reach
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) has partnered with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System and the Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to bring COVID-19 health and digital navigators and telehealth services to 15 libraries in underserved and rural areas statewide.
EPA Closes LCCs at 2 Public Libraries
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) has agreed to close two large-capacity cesspools (LLCs) located at libraries on O‘ahu and Kealakua and pay a fine of $143,990.
Libraries Extending Public Service Hours Starting Today
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) will be expanding public service hours at branches to include some evening and weekend hours starting today.
HI Library System Offers Virtual Summer Reading Program
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s 2020 Virtual Summer Reading Program began Monday and runs through August 31.
Public Libraries to Expand Services
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System is expanding its “Library Take-Out Menu” starting on Monday.
Library Services Suspended Amid Stay-at-Home Order
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System has suspended services at all locations and bookmobiles in adherence to Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home order.
