Governor Josh Green, M.D.

STATE OF HAWAIʻI

KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

 

JOSH GREEN, M.D.

GOVERNOR

KE KIAʻĀINA

 

HAWAI‘I STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

ʻOihana Hale Waihona Puke Aupuni o ka Mokuʻāina o Hawaiʻi

 

STACEY A. ALDRICH

STATE LIBRARIAN

KE PO‘O HALE WAIHONA PUKE MOKU‘ĀINA

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Feb. 8, 2026

 

Hawaiʻi State Public Library System Closed on February 9, 2026

 

HONOLULU – Due to the severe weather and statewide closure of all state offices by Governor Green, all public libraries and support offices of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System will be closed on Monday, February 9.

 

Whenever the library is closed, the HSPLS digital doors are always open at librarieshawaii.org. With just a library card you can download e-books, stream movies, learn a language, read The New York Times and more!

 

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About the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS):

The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System is the only statewide public library system in the United States, serving six islands with 51 branches. HSPLS inspires curiosity and creates opportunities for all to read, learn, and connect. Rooted in the ʻohana spirit, the library system embodies the aloha, cultural richness, and environmental beauty of Hawaiʻi. Through its books, digital collections, community programming, and welcoming spaces, HSPLS nourishes minds, strengthens communities, and enriches generations. Learn more at librarieshawaii.org.