Hawaii State
Public Library System

Posted on: April 18, 2023 | Category: Uncategorized

If you haven’t checked out one of Hawaii’s 51 public libraries lately, you’re missing the full story. The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) encourages all community members to stop by their local library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all it has to offer.

“Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and e-books, but there’s so much more to interest and delight our keiki to kupuna and everyone in between,” said Stacey A. Aldrich, state librarian. “We invite everyone to visit your local branch to find and try something new during National Library Week,” Aldrich said.

Get an early start to the week by joining Hawaii’s State Poet Laureate Brandy Nālani McDougall as she shares her unique and empowering stories of Hawaii through poetry on Saturday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. HST. Register for this exclusive virtual event.

Discover these special programs only at one of Hawaii’s public libraries during National Library Week.

Expand your world through ongoing programs and services offered at your local public library:

Getting keiki ready for school

• Books for Babies, Toddler Tales and Keiki Story Times
• Interactive crafts for keiki and their caregivers

Promoting student success

• Free access to Wi-Fi and computers
• Space to study and conduct research
• Learning activities such as Esports and book groups
• World-class instruction for popular string and band instruments through self-paced online lessons from professional musicians (ArtistWorks)

Delivering free news, entertainment and learning programs for adults

• The digital version of The New York Times
• More than 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the globe available online (PressReader)
• Streaming movies and programs, including Great Courses (Kanopy)
• Language learning (Mango Languages)
• Access to technology equipment and classes
• Programs to understand history and culture
• Access to government resources
• Community meeting spaces

Supporting success in the workplace

• Support for job seeking
• Digital workplace skills (Skill Finder)
• Free databases and other business resources

“When you stop by the library, be sure to thank the exceptionally dedicated library staff who deliver materials, programs and services that help you and your communities thrive,” said Aldrich.

Gov. Josh Green’s National Library Week Proclamation

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.