Friends of the library
Who are the friends?
The 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.
| Island | Branch | Friend's Website |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Keaau Public and School Library | Friends of the Kea‘au Library |
| Hawaii | Laupahoehoe Public and School Library | FOL Laupahoehoe |
| Hawaii | Kealakekua Public Library | Friends of the Libraries, Kona |
| Hawaii | Naalehu Public Library | Friends of the Ka‘u Libraries |
| Hawaii | Kailua-Kona Public Library | Friends of the Libraries, Kona |
| Hawaii | Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library | Friends of Thelma Parker Memorial Library |
| Hawaii | Honokaa Public Library | Friends of the Libraries, Hamakua |
| Hawaii | Mountain View Public and School Library | Friends of Mt. View Public & School Library |
| Hawaii | Hilo Public Library | Friends of Hilo Public Library |
| Hawaii | Pahoa Public and School Library | Friends of the Pahoa Library |
| Hawaii | Pahala Public and School Library | Friends of the Ka‘u Libraries |
| Hawaii | North Kohala Public Library | Friends of the North Kohala Library |
| Kauai | Hanapepe Public Library | Friends of the Hanapepe Public Library |
| Kauai | Waimea Public Library | Friends of Waimea 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 |
| Lanai | Lanai Public and School Library | Friends of Lana‘i Library |
| Maui | Makawao Public Library | Maui Friends of the Library |
| Maui | Wailuku Public Library | Maui Friends of the Library |
| Maui | Kihei Public Library | Maui Friends of the Library |
| Maui | Kahului Public Library | Maui Friends of the Library |
| Maui | Lahaina 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 | Kaneohe Public Library | Friends of Kane‘ohe Library |
| Oahu | Liliha Public Library | Friends of the Liliha Public Library |
| Oahu | Manoa Public Library | Friends of Mānoa 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 | Waimanalo Public and School Library | Friends of Waimanalo Library |
| Oahu | Aiea Public Library | Friends of ‘Aiea Library |
| Oahu | Ewa Beach Public and School Library | Friends of Ewa Beach Public Library |
| Oahu | Wahiawa Public Library | Friends of the Wahiawa Library |
| Oahu | Waipahu Public Library | Friends of Waipahu Public Library |
| Oahu | Waianae Public Library | Friends of Wai‘anae Library |
| Oahu | Kailua Public Library | Friends of Kailua Library |
| Oahu | Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library | Friends of the Waikiki-Kapahulu Library |
| Oahu | Mililani Public Library | Friends of the Mililani Public Library |
| Oahu | Hawaii Kai Public Library | Friends of Hawai‘i Kai Library |
| Oahu | Kapolei Public Library | Friends of the Kapolei Library |
| Oahu | Kahuku Public and School Library | Friends of the Library, Kahuku |
| Oahu | Waialua Public Library | Friends of Waialua 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 | Kaimuki Public Library | Friends of Kaimuki Public Library |
| Oahu | Aina Haina Public Library | Friends of Aina Haina Library |