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Pahala Public & School Library will offer free basic computer classes on Tuesday evenings beginning April 5. Two 30-minute sessions will be conducted from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Computer Lab in the Adult Section.

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Kailua-Kona Public Library (Big Island), located at 75-138 Hualalai Road, will offer special hours on Monday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to the 2015 Ironman Triathlon. On Saturday, October 10, the day of the triathlon, the library will be closed because the roads and areas in front of it will be […]

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Honokaa Public Library (Big Island) will close temporarily due to a staffing shortage from today through Sunday, August 23rd and is scheduled to reopen on Monday, August 24th at 11 a.m. The book drop will remain open for returning library materials.

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Pahala Public & School Library (Big Island), located on the campus of Ka’u High and Pahala Elementary Schools at 96-3150 Pikake Street, will offer its patrons new public service hours beginning Monday, July 14: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 3 p.m. and 4 […]

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On Friday April 25, 2014, the Hawaii State Legislature appropriated $750,000 for a new emergency room facility for the Puna Community Medical Center. The Hawaii State Legislature has appropriated $800,000 in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding for the feasibility study, planning, and design components for a new Puna District Regional Library.

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MEDIA RELEASE All public libraries will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday. Twelve libraries will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 22: * Aina Haina Public Library * Hanapepe Public Library (Kauai) * Hilo Public Library (Big Island) * Kahului Public Library (Maui) * Kailua-Kona Public Library (Big […]

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Kailua-Kona Public Library will close temporarily for a re-carpeting project beginning Tuesday, December 11. The book drops will remain open.

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MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the Veterans Day 2012 Holiday, most public libraries will be closed Saturday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Nov. 12. Five libraries will be closed from Friday through Sunday: * Aiea Public Library * Hawaii Kai Public Library * Kaimuki Public Library * Liliha Public Library * Makawao Public Library (Maui) Call […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Are you planning to take the ACT, SAT, PSAT, or other college entrance exams this fall? Your local public library offers an amazing electronic resource to help you prepare for these exams: Testing and Education Reference Center (TERC), one of 40 online databases available as a free service to library patrons through the […]

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Pahoa Public & School Library will close temporarily for termite tenting and circulation desk replacement from Friday, September 28 at 1:00p.m. The book drop will be locked and not accessible from September 28 at 2:00 p.m. through the duration of the project.

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North Kohala Public Library will close temporarily for a renovation project from June 18 through 24. During this time, acoustic paneling will be installed in the Library. The book drop will remain open.

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MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the Kamehameha Day 2012 Holiday, all public libraries will be closed Monday, June 11. Twelve libraries that are normally closed Mondays will also be closed Tuesday, June 12: Oahu * Aina Haina Public Library * McCully-Moiliili Public Library * Waialua Public Library * Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library Hawaii * Hilo Public […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Calling all readers! We invite you to participate in the 2012 Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) Summer Reading Programs which will be conducted from June 4 through July 7. Registration for the free five-week programs at public libraries begins May 29. Contact your local public library for starting dates and guidelines. Participants […]

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MEDIA RELEASE In observance of the Memorial Day 2012 Holiday, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28. The following libraries will be open on these days: * Thursday, May 24 – Kealakekua Public Library (323-7585) * Friday, May 25 – Aiea Public Library (483-7333), Hawaii Kai Public Library (397-5833), […]

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