Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

Hawaiʻi's library system is asking the state for $5 million to refurbish four Oʻahu libraries. It is also asking for an extra $1.5 million for security.

ʻĀina Haina Public Library was given a humanoid robot to help library patrons with greeting visitors, promoting programs and leading story times.

A new public library is coming to Upper Puna on Hawaiʻi Island, but the new hub is a result of merging two existing libraries in the area.

Each library will be accepting donations of canned goods and other non-perishable items during its normal operating hours.

The Digital Navigator Program launched this week at public libraries in ʻEwa Beach, Kailua, Liliha, Waiʻanae and Waipahu. The program will be expanded to all branches statewide in the coming weeks.

This week marks the annual Banned Books Week across the country, which celebrates free speech and rallies against censorship. The Hawaiʻi Library Association and American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii partnered to launch this year's celebration, which is themed “Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights".

Local film industry professionals form the Hawaiʻi Film Alliance; NPR "Short Wave" co-hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber dive into the ocean in a new series called "Sea Camp"

Hawaiʻi residents of all ages have been visiting their local libraries for more than just books this summer. HPR contributor Betsy Brown explains how the Summer Reading Challenge has used activities to bring in new readers.

The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System has debuted a new look. Gone are the library cards featuring a yellow hibiscus against a solid red background.

The Trump administration has taken aim at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which could affect federal funding that goes to the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System.