Free Comic Book Day is coming to public libraries on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, and Maui! On Saturday, May 7th, visit a participating library and show your valid HSPLS library card to receive a free comic book and bookmark of your choice, while supplies last. Some title selections include:
Selection may vary at participating locations.
Costumed characters from the Pacific Outpost of the 501st Imperial Legion, Rebel Legion Hawaii, and Costumers Guild of Hawaii will be appearing at selected libraries. An appearance schedule will be posted soon.
Hawaii’s Free Comic Book Day is sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.
Participating Locations | Costumed Character Appearances (Call library for more information) | Island |
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Aiea Public Library (808) 483-7333 | 10:00 a.m. - 501st Imperial Legion 11:00 a.m. - Furries | Oahu |
Aina Haina Public Library (808) 377-2456 | Oahu | |
Hanapepe Public Library (808) 335-8418 | Kauai | |
Hawaii Kai Public Library (808) 397-5833 | Oahu | |
Hawaii State Library - Young Adult Section (808) 586-3490 | Oahu | |
Hilo Public Library (808) 933-8890 | 2:00 p.m. Harley Quinn | Hawaii |
Kailua Public Library (808) 266-9911 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 501st Imperial Legion | Oahu |
Kailua-Kona Public Library (808) 327-4327 | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Hawaii |
Kalihi-Palama Public Library (808) 832-3466 | 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Cookie Monster (puppet) | Oahu |
Kapolei Public Library (808) 693-7050 | 10:00 a.m. Lyle Crocodile & Sokka | Oahu |
Kihei Public Library (808) 875-6833 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 501st Imperial Legion | Maui |
Lahaina Public Library (808) 662-3950 | Maui | |
Liliha Public Library (808) 587-7577 | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 501st Imperial Legion | Oahu |
Makawao Public Library (808) 573-8785 | Maui | |
Manoa Public Library (808) 988-0459 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 501st Imperial Legion | Oahu |
Mililani Public Library (808) 627-7470 | 10:00 a.m, to 12:00 p.m. Speedy Cerviche & others | Oahu |
Nanakuli Public Library (808) 668-5844 | Oahu | |
Princeville Public Library (808) 826-4310 | Kauai | |
Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library (808) 831-6831 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Poison Ivy (The Avengers) | Oahu |
Wahiawa Public Library (808) 622-6345 | 11:00 a.m. Stormtrooper, Spider-Man, Ghostrider, & Samurai Wolverine | Oahu |
Waimanalo Public & School Library (808) 259-2610 | Oahu | |
Waipahu Public Library (808) 675-0358 | Oahu |
We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for you, our patrons, and our staff. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting and/or participating in library programming. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting and/or participating in library programming, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Please help keep each other healthy.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the library 7 days prior to the program date. We will make every attempt to fulfill all requests for accommodations. All programs are subject to change.
In observance of the Christmas holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023. Libraries that are normally open on Saturday and Sunday will also be closed on December 23 and 24.
In observance of the New Year's Day holiday, all public libraries will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024. Libraries that are normally open on Saturday and Sunday will also be closed on December 30 and 31.
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