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73rd Annual Booksale

73rd Annual

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 73rd sale has been postponed to 2021.
New dates will be announced.

An island tradition for 73 years . . .

The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) is unable to host the 73rd Annual Booksale, presented by Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU) due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The sale was scheduled for mid-June 2020 but has been canceled for the safety of our patrons. We look forward to offering our fantastic selection of books and media online through this website soon!

At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 150,000 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 on 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.

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!

72nd Annual Booksale

JUNE 22-30, 2019 – 72nd Annual

McKinley High School Cafeteria

1039 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814

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An island tradition continues in its 72nd year . . .

The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) is pleased to announce the 72nd Annual Booksale, sponsored by Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU), from June 22 – June 30, 2019 at the McKinley High School Cafeteria. At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 150,000 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. 70-years later, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge on 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.

FLH Membership

Become a member or renew your membership now to get in without delay! You may also renew or join at the door. 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!

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.

Come to training day on June 8th from 8-9 a.m. at 1041 Koko Head Ave. to pick up your volunteer t-shirt!

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

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

Books For Teachers

NOW EXPANDED!! Are you a teacher at a Title 1 school in the Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani or Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt Complexes?

If so, you are eligible for Books For Teachers 2019. A program of Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i, sponsored by The Renée B. Fisher Foundation. Please follow the link above to apply for a Voucher for use at the 72nd Annual Book Sale. Due to the limited availability of funds, the first 5 teachers per school will receive a voucher. All others will be wait-listed and given out on a “first come, first served” basis. Deadline to apply is June 8th!

** The form is password protected. Please obtain the password from your school Principal.

More info to come . . .

71st Annual Booksale

 

JUNE 16-24, 2018 – 71st Annual

 

McKinley High School Cafeteria

1039 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814

 

 

 

An island tradition continues in its 71st year . . .

 

The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) is pleased to announce the 71st Annual Booksale, sponsored by Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU), from June 16 – June 24, 2018 at the McKinley High School Cafeteria. At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 150,000 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. After 70 years, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge on 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.  
A catalogue of FLH’s rare and collectible books will be open for inspection at the sale. All books in the catalogue are available for purchase, including rare Hawaiiana titles. 

On opening weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, look for authors from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators in the grey tent in front of the cafeteria. They will be selling and signing their brand new chidren’s books, with a portion of sales going to support Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.

 

FLH Membership – Become a member or renew your membership now to get in without delay! You may also renew or join at the door. 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! 


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. 

Come to training day on June 2nd from 8-9 a.m. at 1041 Koko Head Ave. to pick up your volunteer t-shirt!

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

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

Books For Teachers

Are you a teacher at the McKinley or Farrington Complex Schools?

If so, you are eligible for Books For Teachers 2018. A program of Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i, funded by The Renée B. Fisher Foundation. Please follow the link above to apply for a Voucher for use at the 71st Annual Book Sale. Due to the limited availability of funds, the first 5 teachers per school will receive a voucher. All others will be wait-listed and given out on a "first come, first served" basis. Deadline to apply is June 3rd!

** The form is password protected. Please obtain the password from your school Principal.

More info to come . . .

70th Annual Booksale

 

July 15-23, 2017 – 70th Annual

 

McKinley High School Cafeteria

1039 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814

 

 

An island tradition continues in its 70th year . . .

 

The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i (FLH) is pleased to announce the 70th Annual Booksale, sponsored by Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU), from July 15 – July 23, 2017 at the McKinley High School Cafeteria. At Hawai‘i’s largest used booksale, you can choose from over 150,000 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. After 70 years, the sale is an island tradition and each summer thousands readers of all ages and backgrounds converge on 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.  
A catalogue of FLH’s rare and collectible books will be open for inspection at the sale. All books in the catalogue are available for purchase, including rare Hawaiiana titles. 

On opening weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, look for authors from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators in the grey tent in front of the cafeteria. They will be selling and signing their brand new chidren’s books, with a portion of sales going to support Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i.

 

FLH Membership – Become a member or renew your membership now to get in without delay! You may also renew or join at the door. 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! 

Overstock Tent 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. 

Come to training day on July 1st at 1041 Koko Head Ave. to pick up your volunteer t-shirt!

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

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

Books For Teachers

Are you a teacher at the McKinley or Farrington Complex Schools?

If so, you are eligible for Books For Teachers 2017. A program of Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i, funded by The Renée B. Fisher Foundation. Please follow the link above to apply for a Voucher for use at the 70th Annual Book Sale. Due to the limited availability of funds, the first 5 teachers per school will receive a voucher. All others will be wait-listed and given out on a "first come, first served" basis. Deadline to apply is June 16th!

** The form is password protected. Please obtain the password from your school Principal.
 

 

 

More info to come . . .

69th Annual Booksale

 

June 18-26, 2016 – 69th Annual

 

McKinley High School Cafeteria

1039 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814

 

An island tradition continues in its 69th year . . .

Get an insiders perspective on the booksale from this write-up by Wanda Adams.

 

 

FLH Membership – Become a member or renew your membership now to get in without delay! You may also renew or join at the door. 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! 

 

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. 

Come to training day on June 4th at 1041 Koko Head Ave. to pick up your volunteer t-shirt!

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

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on VolunteerSpot

Books For Teachers

Are you a teacher at the McKinley or Farrington Complex Schools?
If so, you are eligible for Books For Teachers 2016. A program of Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i, funded by The Renée B. Fisher Foundation. Please follow the link above to apply for a Voucher for use at the 69th Annual Book Sale. Due to the limited availability of funds, the first 5 teachers per school will receive a voucher. All others will be wait-listed and given out on a "first come, first served" basis. Deadline to apply is May 27th!
** The form is password protected. Please obtain the password from your schools Principal.
 

 

 

More info to come . . .

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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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