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73rd Annual Booksale

73rd Annual • June 11 – 19, 2022

An island tradition for 73 years . . .

COVID-19 Update – For the safety of patrons and volunteers and due to the high rate of community transmission, masks will be required while shopping at the sale. The sale is indoors, crowds are expected, and book browsing is not quick. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

THE SALE RETURNS THIS JUNE, now at Ward Village (in the former Pier1 Imports Store) at 1142 Auahi Street. The COVID-19 pandemic has postponed the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) – 73rd Annual Booksale, presented by Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU) for two years. Due to the lingering uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to return to the McKinley High School cafeteria this year, 2022. Ward Village has graciously offered us the use of the former Pier1 Store to bring back this island tradition and once again the sale is presented by the Hawaiʻi State FCU with Ward Village!

At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 100,000 books in every category imaginable!

Since 1947, the FLH Annual Sale has invited Hawai‘i residents to browse selections of new and used, out-of-print and bestselling books and media. 73-years later, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge (normally at the McKinley High School cafeteria) for 11 days of bargains and a selection of titles to rival any bookstore.

Encompassing much more than books, the booksale will feature a selection of CDs, DVDs, comics and manga, and many more hard-to-find items. A popular section of the sale is the eclectic selection of donated ART. There is modern art, prints from local artists, lithographs, and sculpture.
Mahalo nui loa to the Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union and Ward Village our title sponsors, as well as to our other valued sponsors who include, Pension Services Corporation, Hawai‘i, Renée B. Fisher Foundation, and Rezents & Crowley, LLP.
Parking for the sale – there is plenty of free parking in the areas labeled with the blue “P”.

Volunteer at the Sale

It’s simple and quick.

Click the link below to choose the days and shifts that you would like to volunteer.

* Cashiers, please contact the FLH office at 536.4174 to sign-up. Mahalo!

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com


FLH Membership

Your membership is important to us!

Become a member or renew your membership now. Mahalo for your Support!

HSFCU Membership

Visit the Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union website to learn more. FLH members may now join Hawai‘i State FCU!

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Summer Reading Program 2021

2021 Summer Reading Program Flyer

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Village Books & Music

The new Village Books & Music store by Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i is conveniently located at the former Sedona store in the Ward Centre Mall at 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. Ample free parking is available in the adjacent structure.  Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, games, works of art, and much more are available for sale!

Generously sponsored by Ward Village and Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union, the store initially opened to the public on Saturday, February 27, 2021 as a pop-up in the former Pier1 Home Goods space and moved into itʻs current, more permanent location on Oct. 19, 2021.

Inventory is restocked daily and rotated periodically. Please check back often for new items.

Visit

We are located in the mall next to Kid City. Our affordable prices are marked on the book with our barcode sticker on the back, or on the upper right corner of the first blank page.

  • Pollinator Craft Workshop – July 30th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – No registration required. All supplies will be provided. Learn to make watering stations for our backyard pollinators. Plus a fun craft!

Hours

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  • Sunday
  • CLOSED
  • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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  • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

Members’ Discounts

FLH Members and Hawaiʻi State FCU Members receive a 10% discount off of their purchase on Sundays. Proof of membership is required. We will have our list of members at the store. Members may present their membership card with I.D., or just an I.D. to be referenced to our list. If you sign-up that day, please show the confirmation email. In the case of a family membership, the named member must be present.

Safety

Face masks will be optional beginning March 26, 2022. All patrons must wear a face mask until March 26, 2022.  No exceptions. Hand sanitizer will be available at the entry.

Volunteer

If you feel comfortable, please pick up a shift at the bookstore! Join us every now and then, or make it a regular gig. Mahalo! Sign up here

 


 

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Our Move Updates

We have moved to our new permanent location in Iwilei (near Costco and Dole Cannery).

New Address: 501 Sumner Street, #614, Honolulu, 96817 (beginning Dec. 21st)

We are no longer operating out of the Halawa Warehouse. Please donʻt hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Book & Media Donations Paused:  We will not accept book donation drop-off between Dec. 17th and Jan. 19th. Schedule a donation using our appointment form.

The last day for the Manoa Public Library book donation drop-off was Dec. 17th. This pick up and drop off location will not resume as we have now moved into Honolulu.

Online Bookstore Order Pick-up:  Orders will be available at the Iwilei location ONLY beginning on Dec. 21st.

Capital Campaign:  Although we were able to secure a bridge loan to purchase the facility, we are continuing our capital campaign to fund the purchase. We have less than $1 Million to go. Please consider making a contribution.

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Summer Reading Program 2020


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The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i is a nonprofit organization whose primary objective is to maintain free public libraries in the State of Hawai‘i, to promote extension of library services throughout the State of Hawai‘i and to increase the facilities of the public library system of Hawai‘i by securing materials beyond the command of the ordinary library budget. Other objectives are to focus attention on libraries and to encourage and accept, by bequest or gift, donations of books, manuscripts, money, and other appropriate material that can enrich the cultural opportunities available to the people of Hawai‘i.

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Founded in 1879, Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i has assisted in establishing and sustaining our public libraries over the last 140 years!

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