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Davey Award
Communicator Award
Webaward 2017
Webaward 2018
W3 Award
We’re so much more than just books!
Here are a few things that you won’t find in our catalog.
Hawai‘i State Library
Hawai‘i & Pacific Section
478 South King St., Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 586-3535
Over 200
The sheet music is for reference use only and cannot be borrowed. To see them come visit us.
In addition to this collection, the Hawaii & Pacific Section owns many compilations of sheet music in book form that can be checked out.
Contained in binders at the library
Wai‘anae Public Library
85-625 Farrington Hwy., Wai‘anae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7868
580
The Hawaiian Quilt Patterns are in-library use only. We have a tracing table available so you can make your own copies of the designs to take with you.
By picture and pattern name
Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library
67-1209 Māmalahoa Hwy., Waimea, HI 96743
(808) 887-6067
80
The Hawaiian Quilt Patterns are available at the circulation desk for in-library or interlibrary use within the state as a reference item.
Hawai‘i State Library
Hawai‘i & Pacific Section
478 South King St., Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 586-3535
(Local branches may also have yearbooks depending on donations)
Over 2,000
The yearbooks are for reference use only and cannot be borrowed. To see yearbooks, please go to the Hawaii & Pacific reference desk and fill out a yearbook request form. You must leave your valid picture ID at the desk while using the yearbooks.
Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
402 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-8444
96,977 volumes
Talking books are available for those who are unable to read or use regular print due to a visual or physical disability. You need to fill out an application form and be certified by a “competent authority” as eligible for the service.
None
Hawai‘i State Library
Edna Allyn Room for Children
478 S King St., Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 586-3510
300
The collection is reference only, and must be used under the supervision of a staff member. Access to the collection requires a valid ID. Copies can be made depending on the condition of the item. Non-flash photography is allowed. Note taking may be done with pencil only.
None
Hawai‘i State Library
Edna Allyn Room for Children
478 S King St., Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 586-3510
Over 200
We are working on putting together a comprehensive listing and digital catalog of the dolls. They will be available for viewing for research purposes by appointment only.
None
Island of Oʻahu
Kahuku Public and School Library
Kaimukī Public Library
Kalihi-Pālama Public Library
Waikīkī-Kapahulu Public Library
Hawaiʻi Island
Honokaʻa Public Library
Kailua-Kona Public Library
Kealakekua Public Library
Nāʻālehu Public Library
North Kohala Public Library
Pāhala Public and School Library
Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library
Kauaʻi
Kōloa Public and School Library
Līhuʻe Public Library
Waimea Public Library
Please call individual library to inquire about seed availability and further information.
Varies
Seed catalogs are located inside the library. They contain packets of seeds that are free to take with you to grow and harvest at home. You can also leave non-genetically modified seed packets to share with others.
We have a handwritten index on cards listed by passenger last name.
Honoka‘a Public Library
45-3380 Māmane St., Bldg #3, Honoka‘a, HI 96727
(808) 775-8881
6 file boxes
The Portuguese Ship Manifests are in-library use only. Come visit the library to have a look!
ALERT | In holiday observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
ALERT | In holiday observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025.