Friends of the library

Who are the friends?

Friends of the library of hawaii logoThe Hawaii State Public Library System is grateful to be able to provide amazing programs and services because of the financial support of the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Affiliates of the Friends of the Library Hawaii, and other local Friends organizations. The annual Summer Reading Program is just one example of a program that would not be possible without their support.

Please visit their websites to find out more about how you can join them to support our public libraries.

Statewide

The Friends of the Library of Hawaii is the statewide organization that is responsible for raising funding for the Hawaii State Public Library System. Hundreds of volunteers and members work tirelessly to raise funding that directly supports the programming and services of our public libraries.

Local Friends groups

Most of the branch libraries have a local Friends group that is dedicated to raising funding to meet the local needs of the community, by providing funding for a specific branch. These organizations are also all volunteer and work diligently to raise funding locally.

IslandBranchFriend's Website
Hawaii Hilo Public Library Friends of Hilo Public Library
Hawaii Honokaa Public Library Friends of the Libraries, Hamakua
Hawaii Kailua-Kona Public Library Friends of the Libraries, Kona
Hawaii Keaau Public and School Library Friends of the Kea‘au Library
Hawaii Kealakekua Public Library Friends of the Libraries, Kona
Hawaii Laupahoehoe Public and School Library FOL Laupahoehoe
Hawaii Mountain View Public and School Library Friends of Mt. View Public & School Library
Hawaii Naalehu Public Library Friends of the Ka‘u Libraries
Hawaii North Kohala Public Library Friends of the North Kohala Library
Hawaii Pahala Public and School Library Friends of the Ka‘u Libraries
Hawaii Pahoa Public and School Library Friends of the Pahoa Library
Hawaii Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library Friends of Thelma Parker Memorial Library
Kauai Hanapepe Public Library Friends of the Hanapepe Public Library
Kauai Kapaa Public Library Friends of the Kapa‘a Public Library
Kauai Lihue Public Library Friends of the Lihu‘e Public Library
Kauai Princeville Public Library Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville
Kauai Waimea Public Library Friends of Waimea Public Library
Lanai Lanai Public and School Library Friends of Lana‘i Library
Maui Kahului Public Library Maui Friends of the Library
Maui Kihei Public Library Maui Friends of the Library
Maui Lahaina Public Library Maui Friends of the Library
Maui Makawao Public Library Maui Friends of the Library
Maui Wailuku Public Library Maui Friends of the Library
Maui Hana Public and School Library Maui Friends of the Library
Molokai Molokai Public Library Friends of the Moloka‘i Public Library
Oahu McCully-Moiliili Public Library Friends of McCully-Mo‘ili‘ili Public Library
Oahu Kalihi-Palama Public Library Friends of Kalihi-Palama Library
Oahu Kaneohe Public Library Friends of Kane‘ohe Library
Oahu Kapolei Public Library Friends of the Kapolei Library
Oahu Liliha Public Library Friends of the Liliha Public Library
Oahu Manoa Public Library Friends of Mānoa Library
Oahu Mililani Public Library Friends of the Mililani Public Library
Oahu Pearl City Public Library The Friends of Pearl City Library
Oahu Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library Friends of Salt Lake-Moanalua Library
Oahu Wahiawa Public Library Friends of the Wahiawa Library
Oahu Waialua Public Library Friends of Waialua Library
Oahu Waianae Public Library Friends of Wai‘anae Library
Oahu Aiea Public Library Friends of ‘Aiea Library
Oahu Aina Haina Public Library Friends of Aina Haina Library
Oahu Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library Friends of the Waikiki-Kapahulu Library
Oahu Ewa Beach Public and School Library Friends of Ewa Beach Public Library
Oahu Hawaii Kai Public Library Friends of Hawai‘i Kai Library
Oahu Waimanalo Public and School Library Friends of Waimanalo Library
Oahu Waipahu Public Library Friends of Waipahu Public Library
Oahu Kahuku Public and School Library Friends of the Library, Kahuku
Oahu Kailua Public Library Friends of Kailua Library
Oahu Kaimuki Public Library Friends of Kaimuki Public Library
Oahu Nanakuli Public Library Friends of the Nanakuli Public Library

In observance of the Statehood Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 16, 2024.

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed from Saturday to Monday, August 31 to September 2, 2024.