Posted on: May 27, 2026 | Category: Community
Hawaiʻi’s most anticipated literary event is back! The Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi 77th Annual Book Sale will take place June 13–21, 2026, offering nine days of unbeatable bargains!
This island tradition will be held at Ward Centre (ʻEwa end, former Roger Dunn/Famous Footwear space) in Honolulu. Shoppers can browse more than 125,000 books and media items, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, manga, comics, CDs, DVDs, and more—all supporting Hawaiʻi’s public libraries.
For full details, hours, and updates, visit the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i’s website.
ALERT | All public libraries will be closed in state observance of King Kamehameha Day on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
ALERT | Libraries will observe the Independence Day holiday July 3–5, 2026. Most libraries will be closed Friday, July 3; however, ʻAiea, ʻĀina Haina, Hanapēpē, Hawai‘i Kai, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, Kīhei, Liliha, Makawao, McCully-Mōʻiliʻili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Wahiawā, Waialua, Waimānalo, Waikīkī-Kapahulu, and Waipahu will be open July 3 and closed Saturday, July 4.