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Staff Book Picks for Keiki, Teens & Adults

Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in News

Want a good read? Your public library staff invites you to check out these recommended titles. Select an age category. Then click on a title ...
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Announcing Summer Reading and a Fresh New Look!

Posted on May 27, 2025 in News

Your Hawaiʻi public libraries are ready to drop a fresh beat with the launch of our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, themed “Mele” – a statewide ...
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Get Tech Savvy! Two New Digital Literacy Classes Offered at Hawai‘i’s Public Libraries

Posted on Apr 1, 2025 in News

Want to enhance your tech skills? Our libraries are offering two exciting new digital literacy classes! Smartphone (and Tablet) Basics: Master the essentials of using ...
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Free Career Resources Available at Libraries on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai

Posted on Dec 31, 2024 in News

Goodwill Hawaii, in partnership with the American Job Center, is offering free career services to residents on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai! Specialists from the American ...
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2024 Calendar Strips Available at Your Library!

Posted on Dec 18, 2023 in News

Time to turn the page on 2024! Snag your complimentary calendar strip at your nearest public library. Hurry, this popular item will be available while ...
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Teens Raised $5,000 to Add Large Print Books for Keiki

Posted on Aug 28, 2023 in News

A $5,000 check was presented to the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i from the seventh-grade class at Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) to enhance the ...
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Keiki Self-Care Toolkits

Posted on Jun 27, 2023 in News

The Growing My Garden: Keiki Self-Care Toolkits were created to support parents and caregivers in cultivating “seeds” of mental and emotional well-being in their children, ...
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