You may apply for a library card at any Hawaii public library. The initial card is FREE for Hawaii residents. Cards are also free for military personnel and their dependents with a copy of orders. The resident card replacement fee is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for minors (below eighteen). Resident library cards must be renewed every five years. There is no charge for the renewal.

 

Adult applicants must present a current ID and proof of mailing address if it is not listed on the ID. Minors (below eighteen) must have their applications co-signed by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must present a current ID and proof of mailing address.

There are two non-resident cards. The $25.00 non-resident card is good for five years and may be renewed for an additional $25.00. The $10.00 visitor card is good for 3 months but may not be renewed.

Library card applications are available at any public library and online in pdf format.  Complete the application form and present it with proper identification to a circulation staff person, who will prepare a card for you. You will be able to borrow library materials on the day you receive your card.

Bring your library card whenever you visit the library. You will not be able to borrow materials or use a library Internet station without it. In addition, you can use your library card to borrow desk reference material for use within the library.

The maximum fine threshold is $10.00. You will not be able to use your library card if you have fines, fees, or charges of $10.00 or more.

If your card is lost or stolen, please report it to a library staff member immediately. A block will be placed against your file so that no one else can use your card.

Special offer: You may replace your old green library card for a new red one FREE of charge. Just submit a completed library card application, current id and proof of mailing address and the green card to a circulation staff member.

Note: You do not need to replace your green card with a red card but may renew it at five-year intervals instead.

Our library card was designed by Betty Kingery and Edwin Kamikawa and was digitized by former HSPLS staffer, Stephen Bibbs of the Hawaii Legislative Reference Bureau. The information on this page was prepared by the staff of the Hawaii State Library - Circulation Unit.