The Hawai‘i State Library is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility. Learn about passport processing hours and requirements.
The library’s Audiovisual Section, which houses an extensive DVD and CD collection, is open daily. Monday through Friday the AV Section closes from 11:00 am to 2 pm. The AV Section is open for browsing Thursday evening, and all day Saturday.
Welcome to the Hawai‘i State Library, the flagship of the Hawai‘i State Public Library System! With financial assistance from Andrew Carnegie, the present location was acquired and the existing building was built and opened on Feb. 1, 1913. We have a variety of special resources, most notably our Hawai‘i & Pacific Section, the Edna Allyn Room Children’s collection, and also the Federal Documents Section, which has been a Selective Federal Depository Library since 1929. We are located in the historic capitol district of Honolulu, next door to the only Royal Palace in the United States.

Start the new year with a chance to win a free vision board kit to plan your goals! First, read a self-help book from the Hawaii State Library’s Social Science and Philosophy section. Then reflect and review using our short handout located at the reference desk. Finally, return your completed review by February 28 and be entered into the prize drawing to win one of three kits! Winners will be contacted in March.
For more information, call 808-586-3532.
All programs are subject to change. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Start the new year with a chance to win a free vision board kit to plan your goals! First, read a self-help book from the Hawaii State Library’s Social Science and Philosophy section. Then reflect and review using our short handout located at the reference desk. Finally, return your completed review by February 28 and be entered into the prize drawing to win one of three kits! Winners will be contacted in March.
For more information, call 808-586-3532.
All programs are subject to change. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Start the new year with a chance to win a free vision board kit to plan your goals! First, read a self-help book from the Hawaii State Library’s Social Science and Philosophy section. Then reflect and review using our short handout located at the reference desk. Finally, return your completed review by February 28 and be entered into the prize drawing to win one of three kits! Winners will be contacted in March.
For more information, call 808-586-3532.
All programs are subject to change. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. Program schedule is subject to change.

Start the new year with a chance to win a free vision board kit to plan your goals! First, read a self-help book from the Hawaii State Library’s Social Science and Philosophy section. Then reflect and review using our short handout located at the reference desk. Finally, return your completed review by February 28 and be entered into the prize drawing to win one of three kits! Winners will be contacted in March.
For more information, call 808-586-3532.
All programs are subject to change. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Start the new year with a chance to win a free vision board kit to plan your goals! First, read a self-help book from the Hawaii State Library’s Social Science and Philosophy section. Then reflect and review using our short handout located at the reference desk. Finally, return your completed review by February 28 and be entered into the prize drawing to win one of three kits! Winners will be contacted in March.
For more information, call 808-586-3532.
All programs are subject to change. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Join us in the Edna Allyn Room for Children for lap-sit storytime! Bring your babies (0-23 months) and a blanket for stories, interactive rhymes, and songs in this 30-minute program.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All programs are subject to change. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Start the new year with a chance to win a free vision board kit to plan your goals! First, read a self-help book from the Hawaii State Library’s Social Science and Philosophy section. Then reflect and review using our short handout located at the reference desk. Finally, return your completed review by February 28 and be entered into the prize drawing to win one of three kits! Winners will be contacted in March.
For more information, call 808-586-3532.
All programs are subject to change. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Start the new year with a chance to win a free vision board kit to plan your goals! First, read a self-help book from the Hawaii State Library’s Social Science and Philosophy section. Then reflect and review using our short handout located at the reference desk. Finally, return your completed review by February 28 and be entered into the prize drawing to win one of three kits! Winners will be contacted in March.
For more information, call 808-586-3532.
All programs are subject to change. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

Start the new year with a chance to win a free vision board kit to plan your goals! First, read a self-help book from the Hawaii State Library’s Social Science and Philosophy section. Then reflect and review using our short handout located at the reference desk. Finally, return your completed review by February 28 and be entered into the prize drawing to win one of three kits! Winners will be contacted in March.
For more information, call 808-586-3532.
All programs are subject to change. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED - CLOSED |
| Parking spots | 0 |
| Parking fee | Metered |
| Handicap parking spots | 2 |
| Book drop off | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Computers | 54 |
| Magazines | 208 |
| Newspapers | 24 |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Friends' book store | Yes |
| Free computer classes | Yes |
| Meeting rooms | No |
| Photocopying | Yes |
| Test proctoring services | No |