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77th Annual Booksale

77th Annual • June 13-21, 2026

An island tradition for 77 years . . .

THE SALE takes place this June at 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. in Ward Centre Mall. Find the sale at Ward Centre Mall – ʻEwa end – in the former Roger Dunn/Famous Footwear space on the corner of Ala Moana Blvd. and Kamakeʻe St. The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) – 77th Annual Booksale is presented by Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU).

At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 125,000 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. Three quarters of a century later, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge for 10 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.

Mahalo nui loa to the Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union , our title sponsor, as well as to our other valued sponsors who include, Pension Services Corporation, Hawai‘i, Renée B. Fisher Foundation, and Rezents & Crowley, LLP. Mahalo to Ward Village for allowing us to use this fantastic location.

Parking at the Sale

There is plentiful free parking at Ward Centre and in Ward Village in the various parking garages.

Volunteer at the Sale

Looking to help out? We will have a variety of positions available, please see our SignUp.com button below for more details!

FLH Membership

Support your public libraries through their Friends. Memberships are tax deductible and show your staunch support for our public libraries. The FLH EIN# is 99-6003670.

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

Members GET IN EARLY
Members of Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union get in early on Friday, June 12 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. for a members’ preview night. The first 500 through the door get a free tote bag. Renew or become a member today! Not sure if your membership is still valid? Call us at (808) 536.4174 or email us.

HSFCU Membership

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

76th Annual Booksale

76th Annual • July 12-20, 2025

An island tradition for 76 years . . .

THE SALE takes place this July at 200 Keawe Street in Kakaʻako Makai. The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) – 76th Annual Booksale is presented by Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU). The 200 Keawe Street address is the former Re-use Hawaiʻi in Kakaʻako and, if you remember the FLH Harbor Warehouse from a decade ago, we hosted our smaller book and music sales there.

At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 125,000 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. Three quarters of a century later, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge 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. The sale will not feature artwork this year.

Mahalo nui loa to the Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union , our title sponsor, as well as to our other valued sponsors who include, Pension Services Corporation, Hawai‘i, Renée B. Fisher Foundation, and Rezents & Crowley, LLP. Mahalo to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for allowing us to use this warehouse location.