Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi

What We Do

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. The Friends of the Library of Hawai`i is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization approved by Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Who We Are

The Friends of the Library of Hawai’i exists to promote and support Hawai‘i’s public libraries. Mission Statement The primary objectives of the Friends of the Library of Hawai’i shall be: To assist in maintaining free public libraries in the State of Hawai’i. To increase the facilities of the public library system of Hawai‘i by securing materials beyond the scope of the ordinary library budget. To award continuing education and scholarship grants. To focus attention on all public libraries. 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. To promote the extension of library services throughout the State of Hawai’i.

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