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Free Comic Book Day at 22 Libraries Statewide

May 7, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

2022 Free Comic Book Day logo

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:

  • Avatar: The Last Airbender & The Legend of Korra                   
  • Avengers/X-Men #1
  • Disney Masters Donald Duck & Co Special         
  • Pokemon Journeys/Pokemon Adventures
  • Spider-man Venom #1
  • Stranger Things Resident Alien             
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Selection may vary at participating locations.


Star Wars Storm Troopers in libraryCostumed 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 LocationsCostumed
Character Appearances

(Call library for more information)
Island
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.

Details

Date:
May 7, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Island

Recommended for

Adults, Children, Families, Teens

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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