In observance of the Presidents Day 2012 Holiday, all public libraries will be closed Saturday through Monday, February 18 - 20.  

Five libraries that are normally closed will be open on Friday, February 17: 

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Pahala Public and School Library (Big Island) will close temporarily from Monday, January 23 through February 23 due to a staffing shortage.  The book drop will be closed beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 20.  The Library and book drop are scheduled to reopen on Friday, February 24.   

While the Library is closed, patrons may visit the Naalehu Public Library (95-5669 Mamalahoa Highway; telephone: 939-2442).  Please contact this library for its current public service hours.  Call Naalehu Public Library to arrange for the pickup of requested items.  

Patrons may also log-on to the HSPLS website:www.librarieshawaii.org to: 

* Browse the HSPLS Catalog for book titles, eBooks, digital audio books, and our wide variety of online databases which provide access to full-text materials from thousands of magazines, newspapers, journals, and other publications. 

* Get answers to brief informational reference questions by using the "Ask-A-Librarian" E-Reference service: select the "Information" tab, click on "E-Reference" and follow the simple instructions.  A library card is not required to use this service.

HSPLS Requests Feedback from its Online Database Users

State Librarian Richard Burns would like to know what patrons think about the Hawaii State Public Library System's online resources. 

Patrons are being asked to fill out a brief customer satisfaction survey at their local library. Survey results will be used to complete a report about the Federal grant which funds these online resource subscriptions and internet access. The survey should be fairly easy to do and take just a few minutes to complete. Mahalo for your kokua!

Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou

In observance of the New Year's Day 2012 Holiday, most public libraries will be closed Saturday through Monday, December 31, 2011 - January 2, 2012.  In addition, six public libraries will be closed Friday through Sunday, December 30 - January 1 and open on Monday, January 2:

* Aiea Public Library (tel. 483-7333) 

* Hawaii Kai Public Library (tel. 397-5833)

* Kaimuki Public Library (tel. 733-8422) 

* Liliha Public Library (tel. 587-7577) 

* Makawao Public Library (tel. 573-8785)

* Manoa Public Library (tel. 988-0459) 

Please visit the HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii.org for more information or call your local library.