We’d love to hear from you.
If you have questions or would like to talk with someone, we’re here to help.
Please call: 808-586-3500 or 1-800-390-3611 (toll-free for neighbor islands)
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am-7:00pm |
| Friday | 11:00am-4:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
You can also find branch phone numbers on our Library Branches page.
If you have a question or feedback, please feel free to fill out our Ask a Librarian online form. Your message will be emailed to the best person to answer your question or respond.
If you would like to send us a letter, please address it to:
Hawaiʻi State Public Library System
Office of the State Librarian
44 Merchant Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
To request public records under the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), please complete the Request to Access a Government Record form and submit:
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HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Statehood Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, August 21, 2026.
ALERT | In observance of Labor Day, all public libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2026.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of General Election Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Thanksgiving Day, all public libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Christmas Day, all public libraries will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026.
ALERT | 8/14/2026 - Three public libraries on Hawai‘i Island (Hilo, Kailua-Kona and Thelma Parker) will be closed on Saturday, August 15, 2026 due to the anticipated storm system. Additionally, three Maui branches (Kahului, Kihei and Makawao) will be closed on Saturday, August 15, 2026 due to the stormy weather. All programs on Hawaii Island and Maui are canceled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. Check our website for updates and please be safe!