Friends of the Library of Hawaii

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The Art & Collectibles Pop-up is back!

We are excited to share we are bringing back the Art & Collectibles Pop-up at Ward Centre, across Village Books & Music. The Art & Collectibles Pop-up will run March 7 through April 26, and it will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10am – 4pm. It will be closed on Mondays.

The pop-up will feature more than 200 pieces of the art, including paintings, prints, photographs, textiles, ceramics and lacquerware. It will also be stocked with collectibles and curiosities, and more inventory will be added throughout the six weeks. We recommend coming back often to check out what’s new.

The Art & Collectibles Pop-up, like our book sales, is a fundraiser for Hawaiʻi’s 51 public libraries. Proceeds from the pop-up support engaging and educational programming at your public library. The pop-up is an extension of the Village Books & Music bookstore, which is sponsored by Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union and Ward Village.

We hope to see you there!

2026 Annual Membership Meeting

Join us at the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i Annual Meeting!
Where: Hawaiʻi State Library, 478 South King Street.
When: February 18, 2026 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
Parking is available at nearby municipal lots. The ʻIolani Palace parking gates will be reopened for guests to leave following the annual meeting program.

Pupu and refreshments will be available starting at 5:00 p.m. The program will include a short business meeting with a number of important votes. Then, we will present the Legislator of the Year Mahalo Award and then we will present the Librarian of the Year and Excellence in Service Awards.

Please Assign a Proxy or RSVP using the form below –

Join us in honoring the –

2025 Legislator of the Year:

  • Speaker Nadine Nakamura

2025 Librarian of the Year:

  • Matthew Brown

2025 Excellence in Service Awardee (library staff member):

  • Ambronette Rivera

2025 Volunteers of the Year

  • Brenda Lucas
  • Gail Satsuma
  • Glenn Satsuma

Attendees must RSVP to attend the annual meeting. Please RSVP below.

2026-27 FLH Board Officers

  • President – Lynn Hiyakumoto
  • Vice-President – Maia Rosen
  • Secretary – Denise Wheeler
  • Treasurer – Gregory Valen

2026-27 New Directors

  • Kristen Tanaka
  • Robert Washington

2026-27 Renewing Directors

  • Susan Li
  • Maia Rosen
  • Brian Sekiguchi

This form is closed but you may still attend the FLH Annual Meeting by registering at the door. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. on February 19, 2025 at the Hawai’i State Library. The doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Kiʻi Kon Series

 

Kiʻi Kon Series September 2025 – June 2026

A program of the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library Sponsored by Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi

Calling all comic book and graphic art fans to meet some of the greats in the industry. Amy Kim, Mari Morimoto, Ron Marz, Phil Jimenez, and Kazu Kibuishi, will all participate in this series that celebrates the visual arts. Meet these writers and artists at the McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library. The Spring 2026 guests will appear for a talk story discussion, moderated by McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library branch manager, Hillary Chang, as well as signings at the library. The talk stories will take place near the library at Washington Middle School to accommodate a larger audience. Bridging the gap between the Fall and Spring is the Kiʻi Kon Teen Art Contest. Teens are invited to re-imagine their favorite book or graphic novel cover to win an exclusive meet & greet with one of the Spring 2026 guests and other prizes.

Find more information below:

Amy Kim
at Mini Con 14
September 27, 2025 • 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library

Amy Kim is a graphic novelist and illustrator known for her work in children’s and young adult literature. She is the creator of The Rema Chronicles, a graphic novel series published by Scholastic Graphix.

Meet Amy Kim at Mini Con 14 along with Audra Furuichi, Brady Evans, Jon J. Murakami, Kevin Sano, Studio Pyro & Friends! Pick up some cool artwork, comic books, and other wonderful treasures! The library will be showing a variety of animation and attendees can earn free buttons while supplies last. Cosplay is encouraged and will be rewarded!

The big book sale has hundreds of comic books, graphic novels, and manga, while the silent auction features exclusive action figures, toys, and autographed books. Find out more . . .

Mari Morimoto
The Art & Science of Manga Translation
October 16, 2025 • 5:00 p.m.
McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library

Mari Morimoto speaks about her experiences working on Naruto, Boruto, Dragonball, InuYasha, Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz, and more!! Find out more. . .

Mari Morimoto
at Kapolei Kon
October 18, 2025 • 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Kapolei Public Library

Special guest manga translator Mari Morimoto will be speaking about her experiences working on titles such as Naruto, Boruto, Dragonball, InuYasha, and her recent Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz.  Umamiplant will also speak about digital and graphic art ideas and knowledge!

Plus, join us for a wonderful Artist Alley event featuring guest artists Brady Evans, Jon J. Murakami, Kevin Sano, Tara Tamayori, and Umamiplant!  Get your Christmas shopping done early and pick up some wonderful artwork, comic books, and other one of a kind pieces!  Cosplay is encouraged. Find out more . . .

Kiʻi Kon Teen Art Contest
November 1st – January 15th
Statewide

Teens are invited to re-imagine their favorite book or graphic novel cover for this statewide art contest. The grand prize is an exclusive meet & greet with the visiting Spring 2026 artist of their choice. Find out more about the teen art contest here.

Ron Marz
April 16 – 18, 2026
McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library

Acclaimed comic book writer best known for his work on Green Lantern, where he created the character Kyle Rayner. He has written for major publishers including DC, Marvel, Image, and Top Cow, earning a reputation for strong storytelling and character-driven narratives.

Signings at the branch – 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. on April 16, 17, and 18.
Talk-Story Discussion – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on April 18 at Washington Middle School Cafeteria.

Phil Jimenez
May 14 – 16, 2026
McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library

An award-winning comic book artist and writer celebrated for his detailed artwork and contributions to titles such as Wonder Woman, The Invisibles, and New X-Men. A longtime advocate for diversity and representation in comics, he is known for blending dynamic storytelling with inclusive, human-centered themes.

Signings at the branch – 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. on May 14, 15, and 16.
Talk-Story Discussion – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on May 16 at Washington Middle School Cafeteria.

Kazu Kibuishi
June 18 – 20, 2026
McCully-Mōʻiliʻili Public Library

Graphic novelist and illustrator best known as the creator of the bestselling Amulet series and the editor of the Flight anthologies. Renowned for his cinematic story-telling, imaginative worlds, and emotional depth, He has become a leading voice in contemporary graphic literature for readers of all ages.

Signings at the branch – 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. on June 18, 19, and 20.
Talk-Story Discussion – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on June 20 at Washington Middle School Cafeteria.

 

 

2026 FLH Music & Book Sale

Featuring the FLH music collections – Over 25,000 Records, over 25,000 CDs,
plus DVDs, 15,000 Books, Audio Books, Artwork, Comics, and more!

Two weekends starting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend –

Saturday – Monday • January 17 – 19, 2026

Friday – Sunday • January 23 – 25, 2026

The fifteenth annual “FLH Music & Book Sale”
presented by Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union

• Saturday, 1/17 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, 1/18 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, 1/19 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Friday, 1/23 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, 1/24 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, 1/25 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ward Centre Mall – ʻEwa end
in the former Roger Dunn/Famous Footwear space

Volunteer at the Sale

Looking to help out? Check out all our volunteer positions on SignUp.com by clicking the button below.

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp

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

We hope to see you there!
and/or Volunteer at the sale!

Member perks

Friends of the Library of Hawai’i Members & Hawai’i State Federal Credit Union Members
will receive 10% off of their purchase on Sundays at the sale!

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!

Call for Vendors: Holiday Market at the Hawaiʻi State Library

We are excited to announce the return of our Holiday Market at the Hawaiʻi State Library! This year, the Holiday Market will take place on Saturday, November 29 from 4:00-9:00pm, and it will coincide with the opening night of the Honolulu City Lights. 

We invite food and craft vendors to be part of our Holiday Market! For more info, please see our Vendor Application. Interested vendors should submit an application by October 3, 2025. 

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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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