Hawaii State Public Library System

Hawaii State Public Library System, serving an area of 1,200,000 residents, has a collection of 3,200,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 189,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 58,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 520 employees, of whom 160 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 49 branch libraries, plus 4 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $3,400,000. Patrons make 5,600,000 visits annually, and check out materials 7,800,000 times. Thirty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.

Location: 465 South King Street, Room B1, Honolulu Hawaii 96813 Telephone 808-586-3705

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Billabong Pro Maui women's surfing championship Maui December 8 Hawaii Salsa Festival Honolulu February 11 thru February 14 Honolulu Marathon Honolulu December 13 12th Annual Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Pounding for New Year Wailea December 27 Waimea Town Celebration Waimea February 18 thru February 19