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Waimea Youngster Wins Reading Program Prize
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, announced the grand prize winner of its 2019 Summer Reading Program.
Libraries Closing for Institute Day, Feb. 6
All Hawai‘i Island public libraries and support offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, for Library Institute Day.
Libraries to Close on Election Day & Veterans Day
In observance of Election Day, all public libraries and support offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.
HSPLS Libraries to Observe Memorial Day Weekend
Kealakekua Public Library will open on Thursday, May 26, prior to the long weekend closure.
2016 HSPLS Summer Reading Program
From June 5 through July 16, all 50 of the state’s public libraries will participate in the free six-week program.
Big Island Libraries Participate in Free Comic Book Day
Hilo Public Library, Kailua-Kona Public Library, and Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library are among 22 libraries across the state that will offer comic books.
HSPLS Celebrates ‘National Library Week’ All Month Long
“Libraries Transform” is the theme selected by the American Library Association for the 2016 National Library Week.
Big Island Libraries to Observe President’s Day
Hawai’i State Public Library System libraries on the Big Island will close in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
HSPLS to Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Hawai’i State Public Library System has announced public library closures for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, observed on Jan. 18.
HSPLS to Observe Thanksgiving with Closures
All public libraries will close on Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving.
HSPLS to Observe Veterans Day
All Big Island public libraries under the Hawai’i State Public Library System will observe the Veterans Day holiday.
Niall de Búrca to Headline HSPLS Fall Programs
Between Nov. 6 and Nov. 9, Niall de Búrca will make his return to Hawai’i as he headlines the 2015 Hawai’i State Public Library System Fall Children’s and Teens Programs at three Big Island libraries.
HSPLS Libraries Will Observe Labor Day
Hawai’i State Public Library System libraries on the Big Island and throughout the state will observe Labor Day.
HSPLS: Libraries to Observe Statehood Day
All Hawai’i State Public Library System libraries will close on Friday in observance of Statehood Day.
Honoka’a Library to Reopen Sooner than Expected
Honoka’a Public Library will reopen earlier than anticipated after scheduling issues forced the library to close last week.
Public Libraries to Observe Independence Day
Public libraries within the Hawai’i State Public Library System will close in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Campos to Present ‘A Crash Course in Comics and Film’
Sam Campos will present “A Crash Course in Comics and Film” at the Kealakekua Public Library on Wednesday.
‘Hawaiian Heroes: Past and Present’ with Aunty Nyla
Kailua-Kona Public Library will host Nyla Fujii-Babb, who will present “Hawaiian Heroes: Past and Present” as part of the 2015 Summer Reading Program.
Greywolf to Visit Select Big Island Libraries
Greywolf will visit four Big Island public libraries to present programs surrounding the 2015 Summer Reading theme “Heroes.”
HSPLS Presents ‘Super Hero Academy’
As part of the Hawai’i State Public Library System Children’s Summer Reading Program, select Big Island libraries will host “Super Hero Academy” events.
