Hawaii Public Television is here to serve the people of Hawaii. Besides their broadcast services, HPTV provides some non-broadcast ways of educating, informing and serving their audience. All services listed are free of charge.
Educational Services
Learning is wonderful at any age. At Hawaii Public Television, they offer individuals, groups, and educators a variety of services designed to supplement the television shows you see.
Station Tours
Individuals and groups can visit their station to learn how HPTV brings quality PBS programming to your home and see how their create their own local programming. Customized tours available for ages 7 and up.
Careers In Television
A station representative will come to your location with a unique, interactive presentation designed to help students learn about the many types of jobs available in the television industry. Available to students in grades two to twelve;
Teacher Guides
Some PBS programs have supplemental guides to help integrate the program content into classroom learning. Limited quantities available on a first-come, first- served basis;
Information Services
Knowledge is power, and at Hawaii Public Television, they like to share their resources to help you make the decisions that affect your television viewing now and in the future.
A Vision Shared
Television has shaped our world more than any other medium, and within five years television as we know it will change dramatically. This presentation gives an overview of the ways television profoundly affects our lives and what HPTV will be doing in this new era of broadcasting. Available to adult groups of ten or more.
Program Supplements
Many PBS shows have supplemental newsletters, brochures and other printed information to extend the impact and benefits of our programming. These resources are provided through public libraries.
Publivision
Their monthly program guide includes listings of our programs, articles on special programming and behind-the-scenes information about HPTV. Limited quantities are available for pickup at our station at no charge. (HPTV members have Publivision mailed to their homes free!)