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2023 Annual Membership Meeting

Join us at the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i Annual Meeting!
Where: Hawaiʻi State Library
When: February 22, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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. The Legislator of the Year award ceremony will follow the business meeting.

Join us in honoring our 2021 Legislator of the Year, Representative Justin Woodson, and our 2022 Legislator of the Year, Representative (now Lieutenant Governor) Sylvia Luke.

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

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2023 FLH Music & Book Sale

Featuring the FLH music collections – Over 25,000 Records, over 10,000 CDs,
plus DVDs, 20,000 Books, Comics, and more!

January
14th – 16th
and
20th – 22nd
2023

The twelfth annual “FLH Music & Book Sale”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend –

Saturday, 1/14 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1/15 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, 1/16 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 1/20 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1/21 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1/22 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Ward Village – The former Pier 1 Imports Store

1142 Auahi Street, Honolulu

Face masks are encouraged but not required at the sale.

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!

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!

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

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

CLOSED
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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

Online Bookstore

SHOP NOW

COVID-19 Notices

We hope you are keeping healthy during these uncertain times. The global corona virus pandemic is creating a lot of disruption to social gatherings and normal business operations. This momentary pause is now extending to our public libraries and the Friends.

FLH WAREHOUSE NOTICE (in accordance with government orders)

The FLH warehouse is reopen to volunteers
We are accepting donations Monday – Friday by appointment
The 73rd Annual Booksale has been postponed to Summer 2022.
Available now – FLH has books available for sale online!
The Village Books & Music store at Ward Centre Mall is open and has no capacity restrictions. Proper face masks are required.

As the situation continues to change, any of these policies may also change.

PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTICE (in accordance with government orders)

The new policies are in recognition that social distancing is at present the best way to prevent/combat the virus. The library system administration is continuously re-evaluating and updating policies.

Until Further Notice –

Most Hawai‘i Public Libraries have reopened but they continue to offer-
- Library Takeout Book Pickup & Drop Off
Check out their online resources! Click on the “Browse” or “Learn” tabs.
Some public library Bookstores have reopened.
Many public libraries have suspended acceptance of donated material.
Virtual Programs are happening now!
To reduce exposure, HSPLS is following best sanitation practices for workplaces.
Please visit the HSPLS website for more information.

Again, these measures are to promote the health and safety of all library users and to prevent gatherings. HSPLS is monitoring all State and federal information and guidance, and re-evaluating its services daily. We look forward to limited in-branch services soon!

Patrons can stay updated on changes to HSPLS services on the library website. You can also follow HSPLS onTwitter and Facebook to stay updated.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please stay healthy!

2023 Annual Membership Meeting

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