Friends of the Library of Hawaii

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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

  • 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

 


 

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Online Bookstore

We have launched an ONLINE BOOKSTORE. Browse our fantastic selection of books & media from your home, buy it online, then pick it up.
SHOP NOW

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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!

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Capital Campaign

We have purchased an 11,747 SF facility suitable for our operations. We need your help to reach our goal! Help us continue to support public library programs and continue to provide affordable books to our community!

$478,205 of $2.8 million raised
$
Select Payment Method
Personal Info

In order to make an offline donation we ask that you please follow these instructions:

  1. Make a check payable to “Friends of the Library of Hawaii”
  2. On the memo line of the check, please indicate that the donation is for “Capital Campaign”
  3. Please mail your check to:

Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i
 501 Sumner Street, Unit 614 
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817

All contributions will be gratefully acknowledged and are tax deductible.

Donation Total: $25.00

What do we do?


Get a behind the scenes look at what we do!


Space

  • More than 75 volunteers give their time year-round to process 750,000+ donations and store 150+ pallets of books & media for our sales in our warehouse.
  • Our sales raise 50% of our revenues for Hawai‘iʻs 51 public libraries.
  • The 8,000 SF warehouse that we currently rent is bursting at the seams!
  • Industrial warehouse space in Honolulu is quickly disappearing and the time is now to secure a location for a stable future.
$478,205 of $2.8 million raised
$
Select Payment Method
Personal Info

In order to make an offline donation we ask that you please follow these instructions:

  1. Make a check payable to “Friends of the Library of Hawaii”
  2. On the memo line of the check, please indicate that the donation is for “Capital Campaign”
  3. Please mail your check to:

Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i
 501 Sumner Street, Unit 614 
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817

All contributions will be gratefully acknowledged and are tax deductible.

Donation Total: $25.00

Resources

  • FLH History – Founded in 1879
  • Historical Photos
  • 50 Reasons Real Books are Vastly Superior to Ebooks
  • Millennials May Prefer Reading Paper Books Over E-Books
  • Parents and Toddlers Interact More When Reading Paper Books Versus E-books.
  • The Surprising Comeback of Vinyl Records
  • Paper Books vs eBooks: The State of the Art of Reading
  • Why Digital Reading is No Substitute for Print
  • Seven Reasons Why Ebook Sales are Falling – and Print Book Sales are Rising Again – Inc.
  • Ebook sales continue to fall as younger generations drive appetite for print

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Celebrating 140 Years!

Enjoy historical photos of the Friends and read about our founding members in 1879.

Donate to our Capital Campaign to purchase a permanent location for the next 140 years . . .

Kids Night
Rory Obrate guards a box of mom's books while reading a picture book - The Sunday Star-Bulletin & Advertiser
Chicko Tachihata, FLH scholarship winner in 1962, examines the smallest and largest books for sale. - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Auctioneer, James Madden, accepts bids. From left to right: Dr. Pauline Stitt, Mrs. F.H. Tillotson, Mrs. Albert K Lyman, and Mrs. H.W. Boynton

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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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145 Years of Support

Founded in 1879, Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i has assisted in establishing and sustaining our public libraries over the last 145 years!

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Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our mission is to support and promote Hawai‘i’s public libraries.

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Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i
501 Sumner Street, Unit 614
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817

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